Categories: Celebration, Convention, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

All Eyes on New Orleans as Mardi Gras Begins

Festivities highlight the site of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention February 21 is Fat Tuesday, an indulgent Catholic tradition with roots in ancient Roman spring festivals....Festivities highlight the site of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention February 21 is Fat Tuesday, an indulgent Catholic tradition with roots in ancient Roman spring festivals. Better known as Mardi Gras, this day precedes the 40 days of Lent that start Ash Wednesday. No place on earth celebrates Mardi Gras quite … Read More >

Categories: Hearing Health, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

Walk4Hearing leads rescue dog home

“He’s friendly and he likes to play a lot. In the morning when he wakes up, he jumps on our bed and cuddles,” said 12-year-old Nikki, who has a lot...“He’s friendly and he likes to play a lot. In the morning when he wakes up, he jumps on our bed and cuddles,” said 12-year-old Nikki, who has a lot in common with the new puppy her family adopted a few weeks ago. The 8-month-old Cavapoo – a cross between a Poodle and a Cavalier … Read More >

Categories: Captions, Events, HAT, Hearing Aids, HLAA Blog, Newsroom, Technology

Las Vegas – The City of Noise Brings Us Enhanced Listening

Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. A trip through Las Vegas is an assault on the senses. You can’t take shelter from...Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. A trip through Las Vegas is an assault on the senses. You can’t take shelter from the bombardment of noise. I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week along with more than 115,000 people all in search … Read More >

Categories: Accessibility, Get in the Hearing Loop, hearing loops, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

Google Maps Now Includes Hearing Loops

By Cheri Perazzoli, Get in the Hearing Loop Program, volunteer committee chair Having hearing loss requires us to think about how we will hear everywhere we go. This can be...By Cheri Perazzoli, Get in the Hearing Loop Program, volunteer committee chair 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, or even a service counter where hearing aids alone are often not enough. … Read More >

Categories: Advocating, Communication Strategies, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Surviving the Holidays

The Most Difficult Time of the Year

By Alison Freeman, Ph.D. Hearing loss is an ever-present stress requiring continual adjustment for each person, place or situation experienced on any given day. Add to that, the stress of...By Alison Freeman, Ph.D. Hearing loss is an ever-present stress requiring continual adjustment for each person, place or situation experienced on any given day. Add to that, the stress of the holidays – including family dynamics, lofty expectations, and added social pressures – and you have a perfect storm for stress, anxiety, and avoidance. More … Read More >

Categories: Accessibility, Communication Strategies, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Virtual Meeting, Workplace

Creating a Hearing Loss-Friendly Workspace at Home

By John Kinstler, CapTel Outreach Marketing Manager The opportunity to work from home has become more commonplace as businesses strive to keep employees engaged. For employees with hearing loss, there...By John Kinstler, CapTel Outreach Marketing Manager The opportunity to work from home has become more commonplace as businesses strive to keep employees engaged. For employees with hearing loss, there are some critical factors to setting up a home workspace that can help you stay focused, connected, and productive. Manage background noise Excess background noise … Read More >

Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Hearing Loss, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

“CODA” Movie Sheds Light on Hearing Loss

By Larry Guterman The following article, by HLAA’s Larry Guterman, takes an inside look at the making of the Oscar-winning movie “CODA”, and also appears in the fall issue of...By Larry Guterman The following article, by HLAA’s Larry Guterman, takes an inside look at the making of the Oscar-winning movie “CODA”, and also appears in the fall issue of Hearing Life Magazine. Few cultural phenomena have brought attention to the community of people with hearing loss —– which includes people who are Deaf or … Read More >

Categories: Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, OTC

Advice from an Audiologist on Your Pathways to OTC: Finding Solutions That Work for You

By Thomas A. Powers, Ph.D. This October, the recently released U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations will go into effect and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids will be available to...By Thomas A. Powers, Ph.D. This October, the recently released U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations will go into effect and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids will be available to those 18 years or older with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. While this is welcomed news for many, it can also be confusing for … Read More >

Categories: Blog, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, OTC

OTC Hearing Aids: Returns – a key piece of the puzzle

By Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, Hearing Loss Association of America You’re taking a first step to treating your hearing loss. Many people wait years to act, so we’re...By Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, Hearing Loss Association of America You’re taking a first step to treating your hearing loss. Many people wait years to act, so we’re glad you’re addressing your hearing health! The new category of Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids, expected on store shelves starting in in mid-October, could be a … Read More >

Categories: Blog, FDA, Hearing Aids, HLAA, News, Newsroom, OTC

New class of hearing aids will soon be available directly to consumers without a prescription

FDA issues final rule opening the market to over-the-counter devices, broadening choices for millions of Americans who need hearing help  Rockville, Md. — Millions of American adults with mild to...FDA issues final rule opening the market to over-the-counter devices, broadening choices for millions of Americans who need hearing help  Rockville, Md. — Millions of American adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon have more choices in hearing aids, and the ability to get them without seeing a doctor or hearing care professional … Read More >