Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base
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Audiology
Tips to Protect Your Hearing In Winter
The cold winter weather can cause ear infections and other ear issues. Why? Our outer ears are mostly cartilage and do not have insulating fat, resulting in our ears getting cold fast. Further, when your body is cold, it naturally redirects blood to your vital organs to keep them warm. Cold temperatures can cause physical […]
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Donate | History
Honoring Anne Bosworth
Anne Bosworth (1925-2022) is remembered as an unwavering advocate for those in her life. After supporting her deaf mother, Anne expanded her impact by championing the Baltimore deaf community at HASA. Read on to learn more about her life and story. Passion Overcoming Adversity In the heart of the Rocky Mountains in rural Wyoming, Peter and Frank […]
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Audiology
How Hearing and Vision Work Together
Seeing and hearing the people, places, and moments that matter help to create lasting memories. All our senses are connected. They help us intake and interpret everything around us. However, hearing and vision are two of the most important senses that work together to help us interpret the world around us. That’s why making regular […]
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Audiology
Hearing the World Through Cochlear Implants
Hearing loss affects millions globally, and in our quest to bridge communication gaps, technology plays a pivotal role. One such technological marvel is the cochlear implant, a device transforming the lives of many with severe hearing impairments. At Gateway, our goal is to connect our patients with the world so we can all connect with […]
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History
A New Name for HASA.
Today, we’re honored to share a change to our name: HASA is now Gateway. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been at the forefront of language and communication services in Maryland, growing from a gathering place for the hard of hearing in 1926, to a modern organization known for its comprehensive communications offerings. This change isn’t […]
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You & Your Team Deserve Your PTO
As vacation season approaches, it’s a great opportunity to discuss a topic that might be on the back burner for many professionals: the importance of taking paid time off (PTO). It may come as a surprise, but a recent Pew Research study found that more than 4 in 10 U.S. workers do not use all […]
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History | Interpreting
Promoting Deaf Autonomy
As the Director of interpreting services, I am acutely aware of the pressing challenges facing the Deaf community today. Recent trends have spotlighted a massive shortage of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, a crisis that is set to deepen with the upcoming 2025 law mandating all interpreters to be officially licensed by the state. This […]
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Gateway is Here
As the Chief Operating Officer of Gateway, formerly known as HASA, I am thrilled to share our organization’s significant transformation with you. This change is more than a rebranding; it’s promise to be nimble and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. Rebranding to Gateway marks a new chapter in our journey, a […]
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Audiology
Cochlear Implants, Bone Conduction Devices & Improving Communication: An Interview with Rachael Purcel
Hearing assistive technologies are often seen as a marvel of modern medicine, providing access to sound to those with hearing loss. However, many aspects of these intricate devices remain unknown to the general public. We had the opportunity to interview one of Gateway’s esteemed audiologists, Dr. Rachael Purcel, who shed light on the fascinating inner […]