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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Will Soon be Available to Millions of Americans – April, 2022

May 13, 2022 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Categories: Advocacy News, Blog, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, OTC Barbara Kelley Executive Director Hearing Loss Association of America By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. HLAA Helps Empower People Facing …

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American Sign Language / Education

Spring, 2022 ASL Zoom Classes – Register Now!

February 21, 2022 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Register Now! Spring 2022 ASL Classes – start SOON in April!  Presented by The Center for Living and Working in Worcester Click here for the class flyer. Registrants must complete …

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Legislation / Medicare

U.S. House of Representatives Expands Medicare to Cover Hearing Aids

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

HLAA is thrilled to announce that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act of 2021 (H.R. 5376) on November 19, 2021. The Build Back Better Act …

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Captions, movies, television / New England Events / News About Hearing Loss

Open Caption Performances! And Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids – Coming!

November 6, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Theaters are opening for live audiences again! The first open captioned performances in our area start this weekend.  There is also good news to share on the OTC hearing aids. …

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Hearing aids / News About Hearing Loss

New Hearing Aid Options are Coming in 2022

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America and Kate Carr, President, Hearing Industries Association The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidelines for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, a …

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Fun events! / Living With Hearing Loss

Chapter Event! We Hear You Now Hear Us

September 10, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Thursday September 23, 7-8 pm (Eastern Time) HLAA Zoom Event – Hosted by HLAA Midwest Chapters “We Hear You Now Hear Us” Talkback HLAA is proud to host a Talkback with …

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Fun events! / New England Events

It’s Time for Walk4Hearing! Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 – Donate Now!

August 30, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

It’s a Team Effort – HLAA – Central Massachusetts! Artesani Park 1234 Soldiers Field Rd Brighton, MA Directions Schedule 9:30 a.m. Registration/Check-in 10:30 a.m. Walk starts (5K/3.1 miles) Click here …

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Fun events! / Gallaudet / Living With Hearing Loss / Research

Get Involved, Get Trained – Summer, 2021

July 20, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Here are some opportunities for participation that HLAA Central MA chapter has been asked to share: Accessible Telecommunication Research Study (Deadline 7/23/2021) Peer Mentoring Program (Deadline 8/1/2021) Improving the Health …

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Hearing aids / Legislation

President Biden Directs HHS to Consider Issuing New Rules for OTC Hearing Aids – July 9, 2021

July 10, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

President Biden Directs HHS to Consider Issuing Proposed Rules within 120 Days for Allowing Hearing Aids to be Sold Over the Counter – July 9, 2021. Today, U.S. President Biden …

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2021 Virtual Convention

June 23, 2021 - by admin - Leave a Comment

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at HLAA’s Virtual Convention where will learn more about the latest in hearing health, and how to live well with hearing loss. Click here to …

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  • Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Will Soon be Available to Millions of Americans – April, 2022
  • Spring, 2022 ASL Zoom Classes – Register Now!
  • U.S. House of Representatives Expands Medicare to Cover Hearing Aids
  • Open Caption Performances! And Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids – Coming!
  • New Hearing Aid Options are Coming in 2022

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