Sound Sense
the hearing foundation of Canada
SAVE YOUR HEARING FOR THE MUSIC
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Hair Cells help you hear!
Speak up when you know it is too LOUD!

Willing to give up music in your future? I don’t think so!It’s time to make a little noise about noise and speak up when you know it’s too loud...protect your hearing and save it for the music!
Why Cochlear Hair Cells are cool!
Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is caused by listening to sound that is too loud, for too long. Overexposure to noise harms the sensitive hair cells on the inner ear and the auditory nerve. NIHL is not only permanent, but preventable. Are you at risk?
teacher & studentsParents/Teachers
How can you protect your children from noise-induced hearing loss? Parents - learn about the issue and adopt safe listening strategies in the home and at play. Teachers, introduce your students to Sound Sense, the elementary education program that will help prevent permanent noise damage! 
SpikeKids
Hey kids, what are your favourite sounds? Music, your friend’s voice, your pets? What if - all of a sudden - you couldn’t hear them very well? Here’s some cool stuff to show you why you should take care of your hearing.

How do you hear?
DID YOU KNOW
Whales and penguins have to "speak" more loudly in order to be heard over human-generated noise.
say whatSAY WHAT
Check out this interactive sound demo.
SpikeASK SPIKE
check out this list of common questions.
earHOW HEARING WORKS
Discover the inner workings of the ear.
checkmarkSAVE YOUR EARS!
6 ways to protect your hearing so you can keep on hearing the music!
dontate now
What sound level should your music device be set at if you listen through earphones every day?

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