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Professional Strategies to Disclose Hearing Loss in the Workplace

Empowering strategies and real-life examples from a professional addressing when, why, and how job seekers and employees should disclose their hearing loss.

October 15, 2026 by Lisa Yuan

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.

August 11, 2026 by Tori Carapelho

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).

August 6, 2026 by HLAA Communications

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.

July 22, 2026 by Kyla Plutte, Mary Elizabeth Barrow and Sarah Hanson

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.

July 14, 2026 by Neil Snyder

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.

May 21, 2026 by Neil Snyder

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

WEBINAR—Hearing Loss at Work Series: Beyond Performance: Building a Personal Brand with Hearing Loss

WEBINAR—Hearing Loss at Work Series: Beyond Performance: Building a Personal Brand with Hearing Loss