National Center for Hearing Innovation

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“First, the name of the Organization changed from River Access, Inc. to National Center for Hearing Innovation. Second, article three changed to, the Corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for scientific, educational, and/or charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law (the "Code"). In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, the objectives and purposes to be transacted, promoted, and carried on by the Corporation are as follows: To develop and promote intellectual property, clinical practices, hearing technologies, research and professional development programs and training to meet the unique needs of children and adults with hearing loss; To work with organizations and individuals to maximize the efficacy of early childhood education programs and services including those with hearing loss; To educate the public regarding the need for early and intensive intervention and inclusive education for children with hearing loss; and To pursue any other purposes which a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the District of Columbia and described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code is legally permitted to pursue.”