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Finding Sound Again: One Woman’s Decades-Long Journey to a Cochlear Implant
Every year on February 25, advocates for hearing health use International Cochlear Implant Day to celebrate the medical advances and...
Industry Responds to Consumer Feedback With Senior-Friendly Hearing Aid Battery Packaging
When federal safety regulations mandate protective measures for everyday household items, the primary objective is almost always unambiguous: to prevent...
Virginia Enacts Landmark Open-Caption Movie Law, Transforming Accessibility for Theatergoers
“Want to go see a movie today?” For millions of people with hearing loss, that simple invitation does not always...
Service and Silence: How Three Military Veterans Navigate Hearing Loss and Find Community
Military service routinely exposes personnel to high-decibel environments, from the thunderous roar of heavy machinery and jet engines to the...
Navigating Holiday Air Travel with Hearing Loss: Rights, Protections, and Advocacy
The holiday season unfailingly brings joy, cherished family reunions, and the inevitable dread of navigating hectic, overcrowded airports. For travelers...
Finding Sound and Strength: A Family’s Journey Through Undiagnosed Hearing Loss to Cochlear Implant Advocacy
Every year on February 25, advocates, medical professionals, and families gather to observe International Cochlear Implant Day. The occasion serves...
Breaking the Silence: How One Advocate Turned a Lifelong Hearing Journey Into Global Action
Every year on February 25, advocates, medical professionals, and communities around the world observe International Cochlear Implant Day. This annual...
Understanding ADA Title III: Ensuring Effective Communication and Assistive Listening in Public Venues
Enacted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stands as a landmark federal civil rights law designed to protect...
Navigating Television Accessibility: Why Reporting Closed Captioning Failures Matters for Viewers with Hearing Loss
HLAA Communications August 6, 2026 For millions of television viewers across the nation, turning on a favorite show, movie, or...
Hawaii Governor Signs Historic Legislation to Establish Comprehensive Statewide Hearing Health Plan
Hearing loss has long been understood to be far more than a simple communication challenge. It reaches deeply into nearly...