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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.
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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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.
Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears
A clinical psychologist explores the wide-ranging effects of hearing loss and how education and self-advocacy can help reduce its psychological impact.
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.
My Journey from Caregiver to Patient to Advocate
An inspiring hearing health advocacy story and valuable tips on hospital stays with hearing loss by HLAA Board Member Elaine McCaffrey and her daughter, Claire.
2025: New Year, New President, New Congress, New HLAA Advocacy Efforts
Learn about HLAA’s federal advocacy priorities for 2025 and beyond in the midst of many changes in Washington, and how you can take action with our new tool.
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.
After 50 Years, 100% of Phones Will Soon be Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)
A new FCC order 50 years in the making requires all cellphones sold in the United States to be hearing aid compatible (HAC).
More Accessible Captions are On the Way!
A new rule adopted on July 18 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires television and video captioning display settings to be easier to access within two years.
Walk4Hearing Heroes Help HLAA Bring Hope – Courtney’s Crew
Courtney Muchow was born with atresia and microtia, ear malformations that can cause hearing loss. Her team has raised more than $9k in nine years at the NYC Walk4Hearing.