American Girl Releases First Doll with Hearing Loss
American Girl releases first doll with hearing loss American Girl releases first doll with hearing loss Read More >
Historic Formation of International Cochlear Advocacy Alliance to Improve Access to Cochlear Implants for Adults with Severe to Profound Hearing Loss
GENEVA, December 6, 2019: The themes of Alliance, Advocacy, and Action for the World Health Organization’s first World Hearing Forum (December 4-5) provided inspiration for a separate meeting held on...GENEVA, December 6, 2019: The themes of Alliance, Advocacy, and Action for the World Health Organization’s first World Hearing Forum (December 4-5) provided inspiration for a separate meeting held on December 6 of an emerging International Cochlear Implant Advocacy Alliance with representation from hearing health professional and consumer advocacy organizations. The meeting focused on the … Read More >
House Passes Bill for Medicare Coverage of Hearing Aids
Today, in a historic achievement, the House of Representatives this week voted to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related hearing health care services. By a vote of 230-192, the...Today, in a historic achievement, the House of Representatives this week voted to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids and related hearing health care services. By a vote of 230-192, the House approved HR 3, a bill that allows the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices and uses the savings from lower drug prices to … Read More >
World Hearing Forum in Geneva
Last week, Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director, and Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy, attended the World Hearing Forum, held by the World Health Organization, in Geneva. Approximately 466...Last week, Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director, and Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy, attended the World Hearing Forum, held by the World Health Organization, in Geneva. Approximately 466 million people live with disabling hearing loss; of these, 34 million are children. In addition, 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss … Read More >
Irene Taylor Brodsky’s upcoming HBO documentary, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements
You’re invited to a free public screening on 12/4 at Lincoln Center in NYC! Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky’s upcoming HBO documentary, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements, deals with...You’re invited to a free public screening on 12/4 at Lincoln Center in NYC! Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky’s upcoming HBO documentary, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements, deals with her parents and her son’s hearing loss. The screening will be followed with a performance by Irene’s son. The documentary premiers on HBO on December … Read More >
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
A Link Between Hearing Loss and DementiaA Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia Read More >
Even Mild or Slight Levels of Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Even Mild or Slight Levels of Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors Even Mild or Slight Levels of Hearing Loss Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors Read More >
When “You Seem To Hear Just Fine” Felt Like an Insult
When “You Seem To Hear Just Fine” Felt Like an Insult Here’s the latest blog post from hearing health advocate, author, and HLAA member Shari Eberts. livingwithhearingloss.com/2019/11/19/when-you-seem-to-hear-just-fine-felt-like-an-insult/ When “You Seem To Hear Just Fine” Felt Like an Insult Here’s the latest blog post from hearing health advocate, author, and HLAA member Shari Eberts. livingwithhearingloss.com/2019/11/19/when-you-seem-to-hear-just-fine-felt-like-an-insult/ Read More >
Emergency 911 is still inaccessible for many New Yorkers. How long do we have to wait?
Emergency 911 is still inaccessible for many New Yorkers. How long do we have to wait? In her latest blog post, HLAA member and author Katherine Bouton discusses how the...Emergency 911 is still inaccessible for many New Yorkers. How long do we have to wait? In her latest blog post, HLAA member and author Katherine Bouton discusses how the deaf and hard of hearing are out of luck when it comes to calling 911 for help. https://katherinebouton.com/2019/11/17/emergency-911-is-still-inaccessible-for-many-new-yorkers-how-long-do-we-have-to-wait/ Read More >
Classroom Observation is Critical
Classroom Observation is Critical How do we know that our children with hearing loss are getting what they need in school? Only one way – someone needs to go in...Classroom Observation is Critical How do we know that our children with hearing loss are getting what they need in school? Only one way – someone needs to go in and observe. This article was published in Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM). Classroom observation is critical Read More >