Empowerment Through Hearing (ETH) 2009 ‘Listen Up!’ Video Public Service Announcement Contest
What is the goal? To increase awareness of the alarming rate of hearing loss among our student population. The Guidelines will provide a general overview.
Who can enter? All middle and high school students in Palm Beach County schools.
What are the contest requirements? Create a 30-second video public service announcement (PSA) that incorporates the following:
- ETH logo
- Web address: www.hearingconnection.org
- Statistic: "more than 1 in 8 students has
some form of hearing loss"
- The words, "listen up," either spelled out or spoken
- Fill out and return Copyright Form,
Information Form and Release Form
What are the Prizes?
- $750 Winner
- $500 Runner-Up
Who are the judges?
- Tiffany Kenney and Jon Shainman (Channel 25)
- Claudia Shea and Ric Blackwell (Channel 12)
- Chandra Bill and Tim Malloy (Channel 5)
- Toni May (WXEL)
What are some tips for my PSA? We’re looking for your creative talents on video… dancing, performing, acting, directing or singing. Be bold! Make us laugh! Just make the point to your friends and classmates that loud noise causes hearing loss!
Here are some facts and ideas that can help in determining your direction
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Areas that can cause noise-related hearing loss (NRHL) |
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Rock concerts |
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Headsets/ear buds at high volume |
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Rockin’ retail outlets |
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Movie theaters – surround sound |
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Sports events |
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Motorcycles
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Hearing loss is common |
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35 million Americans have a significant hearing loss |
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#1 chronic birth defect |
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13 in 100 students have some form of hearing loss
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Consequences or difficulties facing the student
with hearing loss can miss: |
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Whispered invitations |
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Plays said quickly in a huddle |
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Teacher instructions |
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Warnings from refs
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Lack of awareness |
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80% of those diagnosed with hearing loss
don’t go for help (we don’t know what we don’t hear)
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Prevention |
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Turn it to the left, or keep the volume in a mid-range |
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Use inexpensive noise-reduction earplugs like those found at local drug stores |
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You certainly have a right to complain at parties, stores and restaurants that provide uncomfortably loud music
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How do I mail my PSA to Empowerment Through Hearing: All contest entries must be submitted on a CD or DVD and postmarked no later than April 15, 2009 to:
Kathlyn Maguire, Empowerment Through Hearing
1701 South Flagler Drive (#1605)
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
And finally, the entry must be accompanied by a Copyright Form an Information Form and a Release Form (see "Contest Requirements").
Questions? Please email: ksmaguire@gate.net or call Jackie Slatkow or Corey Drent at Slatkow & Husak Public Relations: 561.278.0850.
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