April 13, 2021

Categories: Advocacy News, chapters, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Loss, News, Newsroom

The Sound of Misinformation

By Lise Hamlin Lise Hamlin is the director of public policy at the Hearing Loss Association of America. She can be reached at lhamlin@hearingloss.org.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...By Lise Hamlin Lise Hamlin is the director of public policy at the Hearing Loss Association of America. She can be reached at lhamlin@hearingloss.org.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brings on their Oscar Awards April 25, 2021. “Sound Of Metal,” has been nominated for six awards: Best Picture, Best Actor (Riz Ahmed), … Read More >

April 8, 2021

Categories: Advocacy News, Advocating, Consumer, FCC, News, Newsroom

FCC Announces New Outreach to Collect Consumer Broadband Availability Experiences

The Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced an effort to collect consumers’ broadband experiences. The stories shared by consumers will help to inform the FCC’s broadband data collection efforts. “Far too many...The Federal Communications Commission FCC recently announced an effort to collect consumers’ broadband experiences. The stories shared by consumers will help to inform the FCC’s broadband data collection efforts. “Far too many Americans are left behind in access to jobs, education, and healthcare if they do not have access to broadband,” said Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. … Read More >

March 31, 2021

Categories: Accessibility, Advocacy News, FCC, Hearing Aids, News, Newsroom

FCC Releases Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order

On February 22, 2021, the FCC released a Report and Order to update the FCC’s wireless hearing aid compatibility requirements to ensure that the FCC’s rules reflect the latest technical...On February 22, 2021, the FCC released a Report and Order to update the FCC’s wireless hearing aid compatibility requirements to ensure that the FCC’s rules reflect the latest technical developments and standards, and to continue on the path to making 100% of wireless handsets hearing aid-compatible. The Commission adopted the 2019 ANSI Hearing Aid … Read More >

March 29, 2021

Categories: Blog, Calendar, chapters, News, Newsroom, state organizations, Virtual Meeting

The New HLAA Online Calendar

HLAA Chapters and State Organizations have been transitioning their in-person meetings to virtual meetings online during the pandemic. Now you can find and expand your network with more educational opportunities...HLAA Chapters and State Organizations have been transitioning their in-person meetings to virtual meetings online during the pandemic. Now you can find and expand your network with more educational opportunities and support through online HLAA Chapter and State Organizations meetings from all across the country in one central calendar from the HLAA Leaders List Groups.io … Read More >

March 26, 2021

Categories: Advocacy News, COVID-19, Emergency, FCC, News, Newsroom, Telecommunications, Video Relay Service (VRS)

FCC Extends Waiver for TRS Providers

Early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, in March, 2020, the FCC took action to ensure that TRS services would continue to be available to people with hearing loss. These waivers...Early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, in March, 2020, the FCC took action to ensure that TRS services would continue to be available to people with hearing loss. These waivers allow TRS providers flexibility to deal with reduced staffing and increased call volumes, to enable more of their employees to provide services from their homes, … Read More >