1. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology RERC (DHH-RERC)
Christian Vogler (Director)
Linda Kozma-Spytek (Co-Director)
Technology Access Program, Gallaudet University

2. RERC Mission
Consumer control over their technology use, hearing devices, listening experiences
Integration of hearing technology with interconnected consumer electronics
See Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center's Website for more details

3. Activities 3 research projects 3 development projects
Standards setting activities

4. Project R1
Enhanced Aural Rehabilitation for Adult Cochlear Implant Users via Telerehab Technology
Evaluates the performance of cochlear implant (CI) users completing an enhanced aural rehabilitation(AR) training telehealth-protocol in a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

5. Project R2 User-Driven Customization of Cochlear Implant Programming
Research into whether users can program some aspects of CIs themselves, and what parameters

6. Project R3 Validation of Hearing Aid Fitting for Infants and Toddlers
Fitting of hearing aids to young infants
Physiological, behavioral and parental assessment

7. Project D1
Development of a Consumer Model for a Technology-Focused Train-the-Trainer Program
Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT), focus groups, dissemination

8. Project D2
Context-Sensitive Assessment of Real-World Listening Situations via Integrated Smartphones and Hearing Aids
Capture real-time data describing (1) hearing aid user’s perception, (2) listening context, and (3) hearing aid configuration

9. Project D3
Interactive Learning Environment for Optimizing Technology Use
Realistic simulation of soundscapes
Allows user to explore listening strategies and settings in safe environment

10. Standards activities Not a formal project, but key part of RERC
Currently:
Personal Sound Amplification Products (CTA)
Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility (ANSI C63.19)
Real-time text (ATIS IMSESINET and FCC NPRM)