Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page)

09/10/2026

👪 Parents: You’re not alone on the journey of raising a child with hearing loss. We invite you to a welcoming space where you can connect with other families, share experiences, ask questions and get support each month.

Join Hear Together, our online peer support group for parents and caregivers, at 8-9 pm (ET) next Wednesday. ➡️ Learn more and register at the link.

Hear Together is a monthly virtual support group connecting parents and caregivers of children with hearing loss with guidance and resources from experts.

09/10/2026

How does the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve accessibility for veterans and employees, including those with hearing loss? Find out Tuesday, September 15 at our next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter meeting, when Chet Frith, director of the VA Office of 508 Compliance, will discuss key aspects of Section 508 within the VA organization.

Sign up today and bring your questions!

Hear from the director of the Office of 508 Compliance, which helps ensure that VA information, communications, technology, and digital services are accessible to people with disabilities.

09/09/2026

Are you going the distance for hearing health at HLAA’s Walk4Hearing this year? With only 10 days until our fall season starts, we can hardly contain our excitement!

Join us at one of 10 Walks across the U.S. to raise awareness, enjoy family-friendly activities, connect with your community and support local programs that empower kids and adults to live well with hearing loss.

Sign up today: walk4hearing.org/find-a-walk

09/08/2026

Join our national meeting on AI and Hearing Health next Wednesday...sign up today!

Join HLAA for an exciting national meeting exploring the HLAA 2026 Research Symposium: The AI Revolution in Hearing Health – Smarter Tech, Greater Access.

09/03/2026

Talking about hearing loss isn't always easy, especially for kids. That's why our toolkit for families is designed to help start meaningful conversations at home: https://buff.ly/aJ6fBOf

Through 5 simple questions, children and parents can explore feelings, challenges and successes together, helping families better understand and support each child's hearing journey.

Thank you to our partners at Hasbro for supporting the creation of this resource.

09/02/2026

HLAA's fall Walk4Hearing season kicks off in just two weeks with some of the biggest events of the year: New York City on September 19 and Chicago on September 20.

Kids at all Walks will love the special Peppa Pig-themed giveaways and prizes. In NYC, you can meet an extra-special guest. Peppa's little brother, George Pig, who has moderate single-sided hearing loss, is making an appearance! Free hearing exams will be available for Chicago participants.

So grab your friends, neighbors and teammates to celebrate living well with hearing loss: hearingloss.org/find-a-walk

08/31/2026

📚 School success is about more than grades. It's also about communication, belonging and having the tools to participate fully.

In the Spring 2026 issue of Hearing Life, Tina Childress, Au.D. explores how families and educators can help children with hearing loss thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Read her article: https://buff.ly/35oSA9e

08/26/2026

TODAY! Learn about genetic hearing loss in our informative, free webinar, “The Information We Carry: Genetics and Hearing Loss.” There's still time to sign up: https://buff.ly/Mcfk5eU

Genes are a common cause of hearing loss. Join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 3 p.m. ET for HLAA’s next HearingU webinar, “The Information We Carry: Genetics and Hearing Loss.”

Our expert panel—featuring a pediatric audiologist, a speech-language pathologist and a licensed genetic counselor—will explain the basics of genetic hearing loss, the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis and treatment and how the latest research is impacting the future of hearing health care.

Save your seat: https://buff.ly/Mcfk5eU

08/21/2026

🎉 This National Senior Citizens Day, we celebrate older adults and the important role they play in our communities.

Hearing well is an important part of staying connected. Whether hearing loss is age-related or caused by other factors, understanding the causes can help people take steps toward better hearing health and communication.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3He5l0n

08/20/2026

Today is National Accessible Air Travel Day, launched in 2022 by All Wheels Up to highlight the rights of people with disabilities to travel safely, without discrimination.

Learn how passengers with hearing loss can plan ahead, advocate for communication access and report accommodation issues during the holidays and all year round: https://buff.ly/GeYptBI

Flying for the holidays with hearing loss? Check out our 8 essential travel tips, advocate for your rights and learn a new way to file complaints.