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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 healthcare needs and close service gaps.
Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: What Took Me So Long?
After delaying eight years to treat her hearing loss with a cochlear implant, Teri wishes she had done it sooner; read HLAA’s third inspiring CI Day story.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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. [...]
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, [...]