Support SB 331 – The Let CA Kids Hear Bill
We are at a pivotal point for SB 331. The final budget hearing on whether funding for the coverage of pediatric hearing care is fast approaching on June 30th. We need as much support issued for the...
View ArticleWebinar: Breaking the Silence: Hearing Loss, Mental Health and Substance Use
Thursday, May 1411 AM PT May is Better Hearing & Speech Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.Jump into both topics with us, as our expert panelists explore the intersection of hearing loss,...
View ArticleLet’s Remake the Audiology Experience with Sherry Chase
If you weren’t able to join us for our most recent meeting, we truly missed you! The good news is that a recording is available, and we’d love for you to take a little time to watch it at your...
View ArticleHearing Loss: A Personal Journey
In an on-going effort to share that hearing loss is best dealt with friends, we want to introduce members of our community. If you have a story to share, please reach out via our Contact form or to...
View ArticleSpring 2026 Aural Rehabilitation Educational Series!
We are excited to invite you to participate in our Spring 2026 Aural Rehabilitation Educational Series! This interactive three-part seminar is designed for adults ages 55 and older who want to better...
View ArticleThese are uncertain times
These are uncertain times with the government shutdown. Hearing-related services could possibly be affected. Federal agency functions are slowed down or even stopped. Here are some of the things I...
View ArticleProtect Your Hearing This Fall
Did you know that October is National Protect Your Hearing Month? It’s the time to raise awareness about hearing conservation. Whether you’re using a blower on leaves in your yard or attending a loud...
View ArticleInside the 2025 HLAA Convention, Indianapolis
By Katie Wright, President HLAA-CA The 2025 HLAA Convention in Indianapolis was packed full of information as usual. Cybersecurity and Hearing Loss, Hospital Safety and Communication Access Plans,...
View ArticleTraveling with Hearing Loss This Summer
Young woman with hearing aid on the beach Summer is here! It is a busy season of family vacations, road trips, and adventures abroad. However, exploring new places can mean new or unexpected challenges...
View ArticleOpen Caption Movie Club
Open Caption Movie Club aka OCMovieClub is a new free service that makes it easy to find Open Caption Movies playing near you. Sign up is free, simply go to our website: www.OCMovieClub.com After you...
View ArticleHelp Advance Research on Music Enjoyment and Hearing Loss
Are you or someone you know interested in how hearing loss affects the enjoyment of music? A research team at Johns Hopkins University, led by Dr. Alexander Chern, is conducting a study to identify the...
View ArticleSubtitling Your Life | The New Yorker
What if you could see everything people say, instantly, as live subtitles in front of your eyes? In this fascinating article, David Owen explores the rapid evolution of real-time transcription...
View ArticleCalifornia applies to expand essential health benefits to include IVF,...
What you need to know: California applied to the federal government today to update the state’s benchmark plan, which would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) like...
View ArticleNewsom Administration Moves to Expand Hearing Aid Coverage!
The Newsom Administration has approved sending California’s updated Essential Health Benefits plan to the federal government—with hearing aids for kids and adults included. If approved in the fall,...
View ArticleHearing Loss in Children
Hearing is a crucial part of child development, especially as it impacts language, learning, and social interaction. Hearing loss can be present at birth or acquired later due to illness, injury,...
View ArticleCritical Infant Hearing Screening at Risk from Budget Cuts
Before 1993, fewer than one in 10 newborns in the United States were screened for hearing loss. By 2025, thanks to decades of advocacy and public health efforts, an estimated 98% of all newborns...
View ArticleDos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids
Whether you’re escaping winter’s chill with a tropical getaway or jetting off for business, your hearing aids are essential for making the most of every moment. From navigating busy airports to fully...
View ArticlePaul Simon talks hearing loss
In this powerful episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Starkey’s Chief Hearing Health Officer Dave Fabry sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon for an honest and moving conversation about his...
View ArticlePolicymakers Take Action to Include Hearing Aids in California’s New Health...
For families of children with hearing loss, access to hearing aids isn’t just about sound—it’s about opportunity. Yet for decades, California’s private health insurance plans have failed to cover these...
View ArticleHearing Aid Myths
Hearing aid technology has come a long way. These devices are smaller and more powerful than before. Despite the advances and the benefits, however, many people are hesitant to try them. Outdated...
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