Do you ever find yourself asking “what?” or feel like people are mumbling? Do you have trouble hearing in noisy places?  Have you ever wondered whether you may have a hearing loss?  Audiologist Dr. Melanie Buhr-Lawler and audiology doctoral students from the UW-Madison Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will explain the types and causes of hearing loss; and discuss hearing aid technology and other treatment options.  Hearing screenings and hearing aid cleanings will be provided free of charge following the presentation.  Call 266-6581 to reserve your spot.

Audiologist Dr. Melanie Buhr-Lawler is a clinical associate professor in the UW-Madison Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She is the Audiology Clinic Coordinator for the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic (UWSHC).  Dr. Buhr-Lawler directs the UW Hearing Aid Recycling Program and coordinates the hearing screening program for the Dane County Head Start program.  Dr. Buhr-Lawler teaches audiology at UW-Madison and supervises graduate students in the UWSHC, where they provide diagnostic hearing evaluation and hearing aid services to individuals of all ages.