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Virginia Passes Landmark Open-Captioning Legislation for Movie Theaters, Boosting Accessibility for All Audiences
"Want to go see a movie today?" For millions of people living with hearing loss, a simple trip to the...
Service-Connected Hearing Loss Affects Millions of Veterans as Advocacy Groups Step Up Support
Military service routinely places individuals in environments characterized by high-decibel sounds, from live-fire training exercises and artillery explosions to the...
Navigating Air Travel with Hearing Loss: Holiday Tips, Rights, and New Protections
The holiday season brings joy, family reunions, and often a hectic trip through crowded airports. For travelers with hearing loss,...
Finding Sound and Strength: An Inspiring Journey Through Cochlear Implants and Family Advocacy
Every year on February 25, advocates, medical professionals, and families across the globe unite to observe International Cochlear Implant Day....
Breaking the Silence: How One Advocate Turned a Cochlear Implant Journey Into a Global Mission
Every year on February 25, advocates, medical professionals, and individuals worldwide mark International Cochlear Implant Day. The occasion serves as...
Understanding the ADA: How Public Venues Must Ensure Equal Access for Individuals with Hearing Loss
Enacted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stands as a landmark federal civil rights law designed to protect...
HLAA Highlights Importance of Reporting Closed Captioning Issues to Improve Accessibility
By HLAA Communications August 6, 2026 In modern households, television has evolved far beyond a simple medium for entertainment, becoming...
Hawaii Takes Historic Step to Prioritize Hearing Health with New Statewide Planning Law
Hearing loss has long been understood as more than just a barrier to effective communication. Its ripple effects touch nearly...
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...