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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.