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October 7, 2022

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 >

October 5, 2022

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 >

August 22, 2022

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 >

August 16, 2022

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 >

July 25, 2022

Categories: ADA, Blog, HLAA, News, Newsroom

HLAA Marks 32nd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

HLAA marks 32nd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), calls for more progress on accessible listening 48 million Americans have hearing loss, many still don’t have accessible communications required by...HLAA marks 32nd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), calls for more progress on accessible listening 48 million Americans have hearing loss, many still don’t have accessible communications required by ADA ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) – the leading voice for the growing number of Americans with hearing loss – … Read More >