Do You, Or Some You Love, Live with a Hearing Loss Event?
Join other friends who have a hearing loss for an engaging book study group! Hearing loss, whether you’ve just been diagnosed, or you’ve been living with it for years, can … Read more
Madison HLAA to Resume Meetings – January 18, 2024
Madison HLAA will resume meetings in 2024 and will be meeting at various locations on alternating months. Please check back as information is updated. Please join us on January 18, … Read more
About Hearing Loops
Learn about hearing loops in this informative article, “Looping UVA” written by the University of Virginia. The article discusses pros and cons of various ALSs (assistive listening systems) and includes … Read more
Confused about Hearing Aids vs. PSAPs vs. OTCs? How To Make Sound Choices
Since the passage of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working to create regulations regarding this new category of hearing device. … Read more
Telecommunications Assistance Program Hearing Aid Assistance (TAP HAA)
TAP HAA is an additional TAP benefit option available to consumers to provide funding towards the purchase of new hearing aids to increase the efficiency and use of telecommunications devices … Read more
Tips for Managing Face Masks and Hearing Loss
Following are tips that may assist help you in listening situations with masks. These solutions are no one-size fit all as different situations may include different strategies. The Issue The … Read more
HLAA Webinars
The National Hearing Loss Association of America has several free and captioned webinars regarding hearing loss topics as well as webinars on coping strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 … Read more
COVID Communication Card for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has developed a communication card that will help to communicate with people who are deaf and hard of hearing during this COVID outbreak. If … Read more
How Do I Communicate with Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at the Hospital During COVID-19?
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, how will you be able to talk to doctors, nurses and others at the hospital? This guide is to help you get ready for your … Read more
Legislative Update
The HLAA Legislative Committee offers this update on the status of our proposed legislation as of January 25, 2020. AB615 and SB601 relate to the installation of hearing loops in state … Read more