Success Stories

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

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

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.

April 15, 2025 by HLAA Communications

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.

November 11, 2024 by HLAA Communications

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).

October 16, 2024 by HLAA Communications

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.

July 23, 2024 by HLAA Communications

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.

June 19, 2024 by HLAA Communications

Walk4Hearing Heroes Help HLAA Bring Hope – Brody’s Monsters

Brody Fromholt, born with Usher syndrome that caused his hearing loss, has raised $10,000 over six years through the Brody’s Monsters HLAA Walk4Hearing team.

June 4, 2024 by HLAA Communications

Flying with Hearing Loss Could Soon Get Easier

A new air travel bill was passed by Congress that includes important accessibility provisions benefiting passengers with hearing loss and other disabilities.

May 29, 2024 by HLAA Communications

Walk4Hearing Heroes Help HLAA Bring Hope – Team Adeline

For the past 10 years, Adeline Yankoski’s parents have gathered friends and family for Team Adeline at the HLAA New Jersey Walk4Hearing, raising $36,000 to date.

May 21, 2024 by HLAA Communications

Finding Hope One Step at a Time

After her daughter Olivia was diagnosed with hearing loss just before turning six, Michelle Rodriguez found hope and support at the Long Beach Walk4Hearing.

April 10, 2024 by HLAA Communications

New Hearing Aid Coverage and Class Action Lawsuit in Washington State Could Spark Wider Changes

A new Washington law mandating insurance coverage for hearing aids passed with local HLAA support amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states.

March 11, 2024 by HLAA Communications

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting