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Recognizing that the risk of permanent hearing loss from noise exposure is
very real for individuals of all ages, the American Academy of Audiology has
undertaken a campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of
exposure to high-level sound and to raise funds in support of noise-induced
hearing loss research. These activities have recently been fueled by
Turn It to the Left, an educational rap song on noise-induced hearing
loss written by the Academy’s good friend, musician Benjamin Jackson.
The rap's "hook" urges all to take the volume control and "turn it to the
left." Ben's live performance of this rap at AudiologyNOW!® 2007 in Denver received
a standing ovation and much praise for its clever message aimed at young
music lovers. And, he had everyone’s ear during an encore performance for
Denver-area children and their parents in the
DiscovEARy Zone!
A CD containing this rap is now available as your gift when you make a
$20 donation to the
AAA
Foundation's "Turn It to the Left" Fund. Funds raised are earmarked to
support research in noise-induced hearing loss. Look for a future request
for proposals in this area.
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