Organization: International Hearing Society
Title: World Hearing Day US Congressional Activity and Press Release
Al title (for format and translation – not permanent:
World Hearing Day US Congressional Resolution and Press Release
Description:
Representative Tom Barrett, who serves as a member of the US House of Representatives submitted remarks for the Congressional record in support of World Hearing Day. We also did a press release that went to media outlets across the US. At the International Hearing Society world headquarters, we distributed hearing protection to staff for their personal use and distribution to their families. We also distributed hearing protection to nearby businesses. In addition, we encouraged our members, which represent 18 countries to engage in local activities marking World Hearing Day.
Primary site: AMR – United States of America
Region: AMR
Secondary sites:Canada
Impactful Story:
Press release: https://www.ihsinfo.org/news/world-hearing-day-prioritize-your-hearing-health/ which was promoted via PR Newswire.
General Photos
Hearing Protection kits that were distributed to businesses
IHS in-office staff celebrates World Hearing Day
Types of Engagement:
Live event: No
Screening: No
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Met with individual policymaker: Yes
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No
WHO technical tool used: No
WHO educational and social media used: Yes