GITHL Advocacy Guide

Healthcare/Medical Technology

Hearing Loops

Advocating for hearing loop systems involves using strategic resources and tools to educate and persuade venues and communities about the benefits and legal requirements for installing these systems. Effective advocacy includes leveraging detailed guides, promotional materials, and legal support to ensure broad installation and successful implementation of hearing loop technology.

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WEBINAR—The Information We Carry: Genetics and Hearing Loss

Learn the basics about genetic hearing loss, the importance of genetic testing and the latest research advances from three experts in the field.

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HLAA 2026 Research Symposium – The AI Revolution in Hearing Health: Smarter Tech, Greater Access

The HLAA 2026 Research Symposium explores how AI is revolutionizing hearing healthcare, improving speech in noise, screening, diagnosis and treatment access.

HLAA Convention 2026: General Session

Watch HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley and top hearing care experts discuss evolving technology, key innovations and informed choices in hearing care.

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WEBINAR—Breaking the Silence: Hearing Loss, Mental Health and Substance Use

Two behavioral health experts examine how stigma may prevent people with hearing loss from prioritizing their mental health and substance use issues.

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Webinar – Better Together: Auracast™ and Hearing Loops—Understanding the Future of Assistive Listening

A professional panel discusses how Auracast broadcast audio may impact listening in public spaces and why hearing loops remain essential assistive technology.

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HLAA Webinar: Tech Tips for Smart, Inclusive Employment

A panel of experts explores technology, tips, and tools that empower employees with hearing loss and foster inclusion in the workplace.

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Hospital Safety and Hearing Loss: A Hospital Panel Discussion

Discover how some hospitals are making healthcare safer and more accessible for patients with hearing loss—and how you can advocate for yourself or your loved ones.

HLAA 2025 Convention Research Symposium panelists

HLAA 2025 Research Symposium – Hearing Loss Stigma: Making the Invisible Actionable

A panel of top researchers at the HLAA 2025 Research Symposium explores the impact of stigma on hearing loss treatment and public perception.

HLAA Research Symposium 2024: The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can impact connections and emotions. Experts at the HLAA 2024 convention research symposium discuss its effects and ways to navigate a successful hearing loss journey.

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – Meet Chet Frith, Director of the VA Office of 508 Compliance

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