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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.

February 27, 2026 by HLAA Communications

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.

February 25, 2026 by HLAA Communications

Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: How Doni Found Light in the Journey

Read about Doni, a young cochlear implant recipient, and his family in the first of three inspiring stories for International Cochlear Implant Day.

February 23, 2026 by HLAA Communications

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.

November 18, 2025 by HLAA Communications

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

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Empowering Employment Success with Hearing Loss

Four members of the HLAA Task Force for Accessible, Inclusive Employment share career insights and workplace strategies for people with hearing loss.

October 7, 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

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.

September 9, 2025 by HLAA Communications

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

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.

July 15, 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

HLAA National Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss

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