News & Updates

Dr. Teresa Caraway Receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Oberkotter — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Dr. Teresa Caraway is honored for her work in pediatric hearing healthcare with Lifetime Achievement Award from ACI Alliance.(read more)

Starts Hear Campaign Marks Five Years of Raising Awareness of the Newborn Hearing Screening

Oberkotter — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Hearing First, an initiative of the Oberkotter Foundation, shares results from Year Five of the campaign dedicated to educating expectant moms about newborn hearing and next steps after failed screening.(read more)

Funding Opportunity: Projects that Improve Hearing Device Wear Time in Infants and Young Children

Oberkotter — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:19:42 GMT

The Oberkotter Foundation is requesting proposals for projects that promote the use of hearing devices during all waking hours in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.(read more)

A Legacy of Hope, A Future of Possibilities: Reflecting on the Oberkotter Foundation’s 40 years

Oberkotter — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Oberkotter Foundation reflects on 40 years of impact and the milestones that have expanded listening and spoken language access for thousands of children who are deaf of hard of hearing.(read more)

The Oberkotter Foundation Welcomes Sarah Sommer to the Board of Trustees

Oberkotter — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:08:21 GMT

Sarah Sommer, a leader in digital marketing and engagement, brings over two decades of experience to the Oberkotter Foundation building online strategies to improve access to care and services for individuals with hearing loss. (read more)

Inaugural Showcase from the Oberkotter Foundation to Feature Literacy Efforts in Georgia

Oberkotter — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Oberkotter Foundation Showcase Series shares impactful work reducing barriers, improving access to care and resources, and helping children with hearing loss reach age-appropriate listening, talking, and reading milestones.(read more)

Funding Opportunity for Family Navigation Programs to Improve Hearing Healthcare Access

Oberkotter — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Foundation is requesting proposals from organizations seeking to expand or establish navigator programs to achieve positive outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.(read more)

Oberkotter Foundation Marks 40 Years of LSL Outcomes for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Oberkotter — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:45:00 GMT

With a legacy of leading innovation and breaking down barriers, the Foundation looks to a future where every child with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk, read, and thrive. (read more)

Every First Matters: How First LSL Lessons Empowers Families from the Start

Oberkotter — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

First LSL Lessons offers practical resources for parents of children with hearing loss to build listening and talking skills through everyday routines.(read more)

Putting the Research into Practice with a New Familiar Sounds Audiogram

Oberkotter — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT

By helping parents better understand their child’s hearing, the new Familiar Sounds Audiogram empowers them to make more informed decisions about their child’s care—decisions that can have a lasting impact on developmental outcomes.(read more)

The Starts Hear Campaign Begins Its Fifth Year of Raising Awareness of the Newborn Hearing Screening

Oberkotter — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Hearing First, an initiative of the Oberkotter Foundation, shares results from Year Four of the campaign dedicated to educating expectant moms about newborn hearing and next steps after failed screening.(read more)

AAA Presents the Marion Downs Award for Excellence in Pediatric Audiology to Dr. Jace Wolfe

Oberkotter — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Dr. Wolfe is recognized with the prestigious award for his exceptional contributions to pediatric audiology and the impact his work has made on the profession.(read more)

Oberkotter Foundation Announces the Scientific Council for Childhood Hearing

Oberkotter — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Council will bring together global experts to deepen understandings about childhood hearing loss. PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2025 — The Oberkotter Foundation today announced the formation of its Scientific Council for Childhood Hearing, a new initi...(read more)

The Oberkotter Foundation Welcomes Dr. Cedric Von Pritchett, M.D., MPH, to the Board of Trustees

Oberkotter — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:30:00 GMT

Dr. Pritchett, a pediatric otolaryngologist and clinical investigator, brings to the Oberkotter Foundation a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience working with families of children with hearing loss. PHILADELPHIA, December 10, 202...(read more)

Oberkotter Foundation Announces Strategic Plan

Oberkotter — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Today, the Oberkotter Foundation publicly released its strategic plan to address the barriers to care and create equitable access to quality pediatric audiology and Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services for children who are deaf or hard of hea...(read more)