A clinical psychologist explores the wide-ranging effects of hearing loss and how education and self-advocacy can help reduce its psychological impact. The post Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program is in jeopardy from proposed federal budget cuts, putting our nation’s infants at risk. Learn more and take action. The post Critical Infant Hearing Screening at Risk from Budget Cuts first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
An inspiring hearing health advocacy story and valuable tips on hospital stays with hearing loss by HLAA Board Member Elaine McCaffrey and her daughter, Claire. The post My Journey from Caregiver to Patient to Advocate first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
Learn about HLAA's federal advocacy priorities for 2025 and beyond in the midst of many changes in Washington, and how you can take action with our new tool. The post 2025: New Year, New President, New Congress, New HLAA Advocacy Efforts first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
A look at how the LA wildfires and other disasters impact people with hearing loss, how the HLAA community is responding, plus resources and emergency tips The post Southern California Fires Bring Personal Loss, Highlight Disaster Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
Melvin Allen, a Vietnam veteran, suffered hearing loss due to loud noise exposure during his service. In 2008, he sought treatment, eventually receiving cochlear implants in 2020 and 2021, which transformed his life. Now, he advises other veterans to address hearing issues promptly, stressing the importance of staying connected through proper treatment. The post A […]
A new FCC order 50 years in the making requires all cellphones sold in the United States to be hearing aid compatible (HAC). The post After 50 Years, 100% of Phones Will Soon be Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
A new rule adopted on July 18 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires television and video captioning display settings to be easier to access within two years. The post More Accessible Captions are On the Way! first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
Courtney Muchow was born with atresia and microtia, ear malformations that can cause hearing loss. Her team has raised more than $9k in nine years at the NYC Walk4Hearing. The post Walk4Hearing Heroes Help HLAA Bring Hope – Courtney’s Crew first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) held its first global conference, CI Advocacy in Action, in Brussels, Belgium, May 9-10, 2024. HLAA was there. The post A World of Dreams: CI Advocacy in Action first appeared on Hearing Loss Association of America.
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2025 HLAA Convention - June 11 - 14 Indianapolis, IN
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