Categories: Accessibility, Advocacy News, Advocating, ASR, Blog, Captions, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hearing Loss, News, Petition

The HLAA Board of Directors Supports Free Captioning for People with Hearing Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic

HLAA, the U.S. leader in advocacy for people with hearing loss, calls for all online video call and conferencing platforms to offer free (no-cost) access to automatic captioning technology to...HLAA, the U.S. leader in advocacy for people with hearing loss, calls for all online video call and conferencing platforms to offer free (no-cost) access to automatic captioning technology to people with hearing loss at the same level that platforms offer to their premium customers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. View HLAA’s Position Statement. Petition HLAA … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Blog, Communication Strategies, Coronavirus, Emergency, Hospital, News

How Do I Communicate with Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at the Hospital During COVID-19?

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, how will you be able to talk to doctors, nurses and others at the hospital? This guide is to help you get ready for your hospital...During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, how will you be able to talk to doctors, nurses and others at the hospital? This guide is to help you get ready for your hospital visit.  Going to the hospital will be very different during the pandemic.  In normal times, hospitals must give services that help you understand what is … Read More >

Categories: Accessibility, Advocacy News, Advocating, Blog, Captions, Communication Strategies, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health Care, Hospital, News, Telecommunications, Telehealth

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 >

Categories: Advocating, Barbara Kelley, News You Can Use, Newsroom

Barbara Kelley Joins the Ida Advisory Board

  Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), has joined the Ida Institute’s Advisory Board. This marks Ida’s commitment to strengthening the patient perspective and...  Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), has joined the Ida Institute’s Advisory Board. This marks Ida’s commitment to strengthening the patient perspective and our focus on including people with hearing loss in their own care. “We are pleased to welcome Barbara Kelley to the Ida Institute Advisory Board,” … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, News, News You Can Use

House Passes Bill for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Aids

Today, in a historic achievement, the House of Representatives this week voted to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related hearing health care services. By a vote of 230-192, the...Today, in a historic achievement, the House of Representatives this week voted to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related hearing health care services. By a vote of 230-192, the House approved HR 3, a bill that allows the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices and uses the savings from lower drug prices to … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Barbara Kelley, News, News You Can Use, Newsroom

World Hearing Forum in Geneva

Last week, Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director, and Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy, attended the World Hearing Forum, held by the World Health Organization, in Geneva. Approximately 466...Last week, Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director, and Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy, attended the World Hearing Forum, held by the World Health Organization, in Geneva. Approximately 466 million people live with disabling hearing loss; of these, 34 million are children. In addition, 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Gael Hannan

Invite a HoH Into Your Life

Invite a HoH Into Your Life If you have hearing loss, do you have someone in your circle of friends who also has hearing challenges? Author Gael Hannan, HLAA member...Invite a HoH Into Your Life If you have hearing loss, do you have someone in your circle of friends who also has hearing challenges? Author Gael Hannan, HLAA member and hearing loss advocate, shows the benefits of having people with hearing loss in your life in her recent article, Invite a HoH Into Your … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, News, News You Can Use, Newsroom, Veterans Day

Senator Introduces Bill to Improve US Veterans Access to Hearing Care

Improving US Veterans Access to Hearing Care U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) recently introduced legislation to reduce the red tape many veterans face when trying to get care for hearing...Improving US Veterans Access to Hearing Care U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) recently introduced legislation to reduce the red tape many veterans face when trying to get care for hearing loss as a result of their service. Article was published in the online publication, Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM). Senator Introduces Bill to Improve … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Veterans Day

Welcome, Carla Beyer-Smolin

Welcome, Carla Beyer-Smolin In honor of Veterans Day, we are pleased to welcome Carla Beyer-Smolin, HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator, to provide information for veterans with hearing loss and...Welcome, Carla Beyer-Smolin In honor of Veterans Day, we are pleased to welcome Carla Beyer-Smolin, HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator, to provide information for veterans with hearing loss and hearing health-related issues. This is the most prevalent service-connected disability among veterans in the United States and we want to shine a spotlight on HLAA’s … Read More >