Chapters

How Veterans Are Conquering Hearing Loss

Read the inspiring stories—and advice—of three military veterans with service-connected hearing loss who are HLAA Chapter leaders.

November 10, 2025 by HLAA Communications

A Unique Community Collaboration Brings Hearing Loss to a Popular Museum

A groundbreaking exhibit on hearing loss at Boston’s renowned Museum of Science was developed with involvement from a local HLAA Chapter.

September 29, 2025 by HLAA Communications

Hearing Aid Battery Packaging—What You Should Know

Learn what’s behind the new hearing aid battery packaging, why many are frustrated and what you can do to help.

July 2, 2025 by HLAA Communications

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.

May 7, 2025 by HLAA Communications

Southern California Fires Bring Personal Loss, Highlight Disaster Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss

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

January 23, 2025 by Teri Breier

A Vietnam Veteran’s Hearing Health Journey

Melvin Allen’s noise-induced hearing loss began in Vietnam. Today, he thrives with cochlear implants. Read his story.

November 11, 2024 by HLAA Communications

A World of Dreams: CI Advocacy in Action

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.

June 13, 2024 by HLAA Communications

New Hearing Aid Coverage and Class Action Lawsuit in Washington State Could Spark Wider Changes

A new Washington law mandating insurance coverage for hearing aids passed with local HLAA support amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states.

March 11, 2024 by HLAA Communications

A Seat at Many Tables

HLAA has a seat at many tables, and now that includes Executive Director Barbara Kelley serving on the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils (DPCPSI).

October 5, 2023 by HLAA Communications

All the World’s a Stage HLAA is a member of the World Hearing Forum of the WHO. We like to think we’re part of the collective players on the world’s stage who make an impact. [...]

February 27, 2023 by HLAA Communications

Google Maps Now Includes Hearing Loops Having hearing loss requires us to think about how we will hear everywhere we go. This can be particularly challenging in public settings like places of worship, a meeting room, [...]

December 14, 2022 by HLAA Communications

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting