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Hawaii Takes a Huge Step Toward Better Hearing Health

A new law in Hawaii will lead to the development of a State Plan on Hearing Loss to address vital hearing health care needs and close service gaps.

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August 11, 2026 by Tori Carapelho
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How to File a Complaint About Television Closed Captions

Learn how to report missing, inaccurate or out of sync television captions with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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August 6, 2026 by HLAA Communications
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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Assistive Listening in Places of Public Accommodation

Discover how Title III of the ADA ensures equal access and effective communication through assistive listening systems in places of public accommodation.

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July 22, 2026 by Kyla Plutte, Mary Elizabeth Barrow and Sarah Hanson
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Virginia’s New Movie Captioning Law Opens the Big Screen to More People

Virginia’s new law requires movie theaters to offer open-captioned screenings, making cinema more accessible for viewers with hearing loss.

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July 14, 2026 by Neil Snyder
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A Step Forward for Hearing Aid Battery Packaging

A prominent battery manufacturer makes an important, senior-friendly accessibility update to its hearing aid battery packaging.

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May 21, 2026 by Neil Snyder
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Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: Becoming a Voice for Young Adults

Qais Khan is a passionate advocate for young adult cochlear implant recipients—read the second of HLAA’s three inspiring stories for CI Day.

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February 25, 2026 by HLAA Communications
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8 Tips for Holiday Air Travel with Hearing Loss

Flying for the holidays with hearing loss? Check out our 8 essential travel tips, advocate for your rights and learn a new way to file complaints.

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November 18, 2025 by HLAA Communications
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New Volume Control Standards for Hearing Aid Compatible Cellphones are Coming

Mobile phone makers have a new FCC deadline to implement Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) volume control standards to help people with hearing loss.

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September 9, 2025 by HLAA Communications
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Back to School with Confidence

Helpful back-to-school tips for parents of children with hearing loss from a pediatric audiologist and mom.

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August 18, 2025 by HLAA Communications
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As the ADA Turns 35, HLAA’s Fight for Accessibility Continues

35 years after Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is still fighting for access.

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July 15, 2025 by HLAA Communications
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Critical Infant Hearing Screening at Risk from Budget Cuts

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.

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May 7, 2025 by HLAA Communications
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2025: New Year, New President, New Congress, New HLAA Advocacy Efforts

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.

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March 18, 2025 by HLAA Communications

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