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October 28, 2021

Categories: Blog, Cochlear Implants, HLAA Blog, HLAA Chapters

Lonely in the pandemic, HLAA Rochester Chapter member moves forward with a cochlear implant

Carrie Johnson Director of Communications Hearing Loss Association of America As pandemic lingers, treating hearing loss continues to prove important to enhance quality of life By Carrie Johnson, Director of...Carrie Johnson Director of Communications Hearing Loss Association of America As pandemic lingers, treating hearing loss continues to prove important to enhance quality of life By Carrie Johnson, Director of Communications, Hearing Loss Association of America When HLAA released our survey last year in partnership with Cochlear on the impact COVID-19 had on our hearing … Read More >

October 27, 2021

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations

Upcoming Chapter Development Workshop and HLAA Leaders Website Survey Reminder

Dear HLAA Leaders, Reminder: HLAA Leaders Website Survey Closes this Friday, October 29 HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input...Dear HLAA Leaders, Reminder: HLAA Leaders Website Survey Closes this Friday, October 29 HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better and more effective for people with hearing loss and our HLAA community. Your opinion matters. … Read More >

October 20, 2021

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

New Hearing Aid Options are Coming in 2022

Barbara Kelley Executive Director Hearing Loss Association of America Kate Carr President Hearing Industries Association By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America and Kate Carr, President, Hearing...Barbara Kelley Executive Director Hearing Loss Association of America Kate Carr President Hearing Industries Association By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America and Kate Carr, President, Hearing Industries Association The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidelines for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, a first step toward giving Americans more options … Read More >

October 19, 2021

Categories: Advocacy News, FDA, Health Care, Hearing Aids, HLAA, News, Newsroom

FDA Releases Proposed Rules for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

“HLAA is pleased to see the proposed rules on over-the-counter hearing aids released today by the FDA. This is one step closer to seeing OTC hearing devices on the market...“HLAA is pleased to see the proposed rules on over-the-counter hearing aids released today by the FDA. This is one step closer to seeing OTC hearing devices on the market for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. We hope that many adults who qualify for these devices are encouraged to take that important step … Read More >

October 15, 2021

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations, website

HLAA Website Survey for HLAA Leaders

Dear HLAA Leaders, HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better...Dear HLAA Leaders, HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better and more effective for people with hearing loss and our HLAA community. Your opinion matters. Please fill out this survey by October 29, 2021. To … Read More >