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  • What People with Hearing Loss can Learn from Professional Musicians March 28, 2024
    I was honored to serve as a panelist for The Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears Research Symposium at the HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. It was clear from all the questions the panel received that music listening is an important topic for people with hearing loss. Even though I am a cognitive neuroscientist researching […]
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  • New Hearing Aid Coverage and Class Action Lawsuit in Washington State Could Spark Wider Changes March 11, 2024
    Law mandating coverage rolls out with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) help amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states There’s good news for residents of Washington state who wear hearing aids—a new law now requires some large group health plans to cover the cost of hearing aids and services. And some Kaiser Foundation […]
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  • Your Hearing Loss Holiday Survival Guide December 6, 2023
    By Shari Eberts, hearing health advocate and author The holiday season can be a mixed blessing for people with hearing loss. While we are excited to share time with family and friends, we may also worry that our hearing loss will prevent us from enjoying all the holiday season has to offer. Large celebrations can […]
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  • A Veteran Shares his Experience with HLAA November 9, 2023
    An active member of HLAA’s Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter (VAAVC) since 2021, Vietnam vet Steven Sterry and his then-new hearing service dog, Zochi, were profiled in Hearing Life magazine’s Fall 2022 issue. In honor of Veterans Day, we asked him for an update on his many activities supporting veterans, both with and without hearing […]
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  • A Seat at Many Tables October 5, 2023
    HLAA has a seat at many tables, and now that includes the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils. Executive Director Barbara Kelley takes a look at what her exciting new appointment means, and how this behind-the-scenes work at HLAA is where we are breaking down barriers and bringing hearing health into the […]
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  • National Service Dog Month: Spotlight on Hearing Dogs September 29, 2023
    If you follow our social media accounts, you’ve probably seen our popular themed posts for #FurbabyFriday, which often highlight hearing dogs. Because we get a lot of questions on those, National Service Dog Month provides the perfect opportunity for a deeper dive on this topic! “My life used to be like the first part of […]
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  • One Giant Leap for Workplace Accessibility September 19, 2023
    Important note: The webinar will now be held on Thursday, November 16 instead of the originally planned October 19 date. Please update your calendar accordingly and register if you haven’t already!   Just in time for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) will present its next quarterly employment […]
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  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Our Convention August 16, 2023
    The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a vital touchpoint for many people with hearing loss, providing not only national support, but face-to-face connections through a nationwide network of chapters and state associations. People often realize after attending a meeting or event, “I am not alone!” This feeling of connection can be life-changing for […]
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  • Lessons from Barbie August 3, 2023
    All the hype surrounding the new Barbie movie, which grossed $155 million in its opening weekend, has me flashing back to simpler days. Afternoons spent holed up with my besties searching for matching outfits for the lanky, hair-laden dolls, creating make-believe towns and endless searching for tiny shoes. Barbie, Skipper, Ken and dream house filled […]
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  • Flying with Hearing Loss Can Be Challenging May 25, 2023
    Planning ahead and knowing your rights can help  A recent news story about a senior woman’s air travel nightmare highlights problems many of us with hearing loss may experience when we fly. Often announcements and even safety information aren’t accessible. How can we stay safe, remain informed and minimize issues while traveling?  Airport nightmare in […]
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