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Hearing Loss and Mental Health: The Surprising Connection

Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey May is not only Better Hearing and Speech Month, but it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. While it’s no surprise with so many worthy...Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey May is not only Better Hearing and Speech Month, but it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. While it’s no surprise with so many worthy causes that there would be some overlap, this one in particular feels like more than just a coincidence. Better Hearing and Speech Month raises awareness … Read More >

COVID-19: Video-Based Telehealth Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients

Now, with the coronavirus (COVID-19), it may not be safe to go to your doctor’s office. Your doctor may ask you to stay home and talk to your doctor through...Now, with the coronavirus (COVID-19), it may not be safe to go to your doctor’s office. Your doctor may ask you to stay home and talk to your doctor through online video. This is called “telehealth.” Your doctor must still give you an interpreter or captioning so you can understand your doctor when you use … Read More >

COVID-19: Guidelines for Health Care Providers – Video-Based Telehealth Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients

Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled the accelerated use of telehealth solutions. Accessibility features in telehealth video-based platforms are crucial in assuring that deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals...Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled the accelerated use of telehealth solutions. Accessibility features in telehealth video-based platforms are crucial in assuring that deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals have access to quality healthcare while maintaining the safety of medical providers and the general public during this pandemic. Accessibility is also a legal obligation … Read More >

HLAA 2024 Convention – Research Symposium

Explore the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss at the HLAA 2024 Convention Research Symposium The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) 30th annual Research Symposium will focus on The Emotional Side of Hearing...Explore the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss at the HLAA 2024 Convention Research Symposium The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) 30th annual Research Symposium will focus on The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss on Friday, June 28, 9–11 a.m. local time, during its annual convention in Phoenix. Often, hearing loss can lead to even more loss—most significantly, … Read More >

ASHA and HLAA Stress Need for Hearing Protection Across the Lifespan This World Hearing Day, With Millions at Risk for Preventable Damage

  Annual Awareness Day Brings New Global Standard From the World Health Organization for Safe Noise Levels at Concert Venues and Other Public Places (Rockville, MD – March 2, 2022)...  Annual Awareness Day Brings New Global Standard From the World Health Organization for Safe Noise Levels at Concert Venues and Other Public Places (Rockville, MD – March 2, 2022) With 1 in 8 children and 1 in 4 adults in the United States estimated to have hearing loss due to exposure to excessive noise, … Read More >

PFDD Meeting led by HLAA

HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People...HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People and Families Living with Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Tuesday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (U.S. ET). This meeting represents the voice of the person … Read More >

HLAA Resources

HLAA is pleased to partner with like-minded organizations on the “Hear Well. Stay Vital.” campaign. This campaign includes outstanding educational resources on hearing health for posting and sharing on social...HLAA is pleased to partner with like-minded organizations on the “Hear Well. Stay Vital.” campaign. This campaign includes outstanding educational resources on hearing health for posting and sharing on social media, as well as public service announcement campaign content for posting and sharing. Hearing health is connected to many aspects of physical as well as … Read More >

Virtual Workshop: Navigating Your Disability in the Workplace

When: April 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Join By Computer or Mobile Device SMBC, a top-tier global financial group, is hosting a virtual workshop on “Navigating...When: April 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Join By Computer or Mobile Device SMBC, a top-tier global financial group, is hosting a virtual workshop on “Navigating Your Disability in the Workplace” for students and professionals with vision loss, hearing loss, and for people who stutter. The program is … Read More >

Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting led by HLAA

HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People...HLAA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (Tuesday, May 25, 2021) HLAA received permission from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold an Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for People and Families Living with Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Tuesday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (U.S. ET). This meeting represents the voice of the person … Read More >