Hearing Loss Simulator
The NIOSH Hearing Loss Simulator (HLSim) is a Windows®-based program that displays a "control panel" for playing sounds while adjusting the simulated effects of noise and aging. A simulated individual's age (in years) can be entered along with the years of exposure to noise (in A-weighted decibels). The effects are shown visually on the frequency band control panel and sound level display screen while the user listens to the audio playback. www.cdc.gov
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Federal Benefit Payments Are Going All-Electronic
Source: The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Mangement Services
The U.S. Department of the Treasury now requires all federal benefit and non-tax payments to be paid electronically. People applying for Social Security, Veterans Affairs or other federal benefits, will receive their payments electronically starting with their first payment. People currently receiving federal benefit checks must switch to an electronic payment option by
March 1, 2013.
Do it NOW to make the switch and get used to learn how to make payment electonically.
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Having trouble hearing
on the telephone? Illinois has a Program to help!
You can get a
Free amplified phone,
TTY and CapTel
through the
IL. Telecommunications
Access Corp. (ITAC).
It is easy to qualify.
You must:
Be a legal resident of Illinois
Have your doctor or audiologist approved the application stating that you are hard-of- hearing
Have standard phone service in your residence
You can get more information and try the phones at IMPACT.
618-462-1411 to make an
appointment or stop by at IMPACT and see us!
Please share this
information with someone you know who have
trouble hearing on the phone.
Thank you!
Click below for
FREE Amplified PhoneApplication
http://www.itactty.org/pages/
apply.php
www.itactty.org
A Free program
required and
governed by Illinois law.
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Below are some tips for staying cool
during the hot days
Drink lots of water and natural juices. Avoid alcohlic beverages, coffee and colas.
Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but keep windows slightly open.
Stay out of the sun and avoid going out in the heat.
Keep electric lights off or turned off.
Take cool baths or showers.
Wear loose, light cotton clothings.
Do not eat heavy meals. Avoid cooking with your oven.
Avoid or minimize physical exerton.
Do not sit in a hot car, even for a short time. Never leave a child or pets in a hot car.
Check on family members, friends and neighbors to make sure they stay cool and safe.
It is against the law to open a fire hydrant. An open hydrant hinders the fire department's ability to fight fires, reduces water pressure in your home and may cause basement flooding.