Bill > K00538

This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2025, as Late Onset Hearing Loss Awareness Week in New York State, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing hearing loss in children that occurs after birth and before kindergarten. The resolution emphasizes that late onset hearing loss can go undiagnosed due to limited early childhood hearing screenings and can result from various factors such as genetic causes, infections, medications, or trauma. It underscores the critical impact of undetected hearing loss on childhood development, potentially leading to developmental delays, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is noted as having potentially increased the risk of undetected hearing loss due to reduced in-person interactions. By raising awareness, the resolution aims to encourage parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to discuss developmental milestones, monitor hearing health, and seek evaluations and interventions to support children with late onset hearing loss. The resolution also directs that a copy be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K538