Dr. Izzy’s Sound News

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

4 Reasons To Choose Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Better hearing should be as easy, accessible, and carefree as possible. So if you haven’t experienced rechargeable hearing devices, here are four reasons to give them a try:

CONVENIENCE No more frequent battery changes. Just store your devices in their charger overnight, and enjoy all-day hearing power when you wake up.

STREAMING Using Bluetooth and streaming audio can drain hearing aid batteries more quickly, but a simple recharge puts you back in business.

SAFETY With the rechargeable battery sealed inside your device, there’s no worry about disposable hearing aid batteries getting into kids’ or pets’ hands, paws, or mouths.

SUSTAINABILITY Rechargeables may go through a battery 1-2 yrs— give or take — compared to 100 or so disposable batteries with traditional devices. Much less waste!

RELIABILITY Traditional hearing aids that use disposable batteries (312, 10, 13, 675) are subject to moisture build-up which can destroy the hearing aid circuit. Rechargeable hearing aids have a “sealed” battery door thus moisture issues are dramatically reduced.

Call us for a closer look at rechargeable technology today. Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to provide you with solutions for your hearing care needs. Please visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

Ocean County Nail Salon Fined For Disability Discrimination

By Alyssa Riccardi

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– A local nail salon has to pay $1,000 in damages after allegedly refusing nail services to wheelchair users, officials said.

According to state officials, a settlement was reached with USA Nails Inc. of Point Pleasant after a report alleged they were discriminating against persons with mobility impairments and those using a wheelchair.

The settlement states that USA Nails Inc. agreed to adopt and post in a conspicuous place a non-discrimination policy, to train current and future employees on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as to pay $1,000 in damages to the individual complainant. “Disability discrimination violates the ADA and cannot be tolerated,” U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. “This agreement ensures that customers will not be turned away from receiving nail services simply because they happen to have a disability.”

Individuals who believe they may have been victims of discrimination may file a complaint with the U.S Attorney’s Office at justice.gov/usao-nj/civil-rights-enforcement/complaint. Additional information about the ADA can be found at ada.gov, or by calling the Department of Justice’s toll-free information line at 800-514-0301 and 800-514-0383.