Why the month of October matters for your ears
October is a month dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss and promoting the importance of protecting our hearing. Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month are both...
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California Author Eric Brody Publishes “Deaf People Can Do Anything Except Hear”
Eric Brody, a Deaf advocate from Santa Barbara, has dedicated much of his life to strengthening his local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Through his advocacy work, teaching sign language, and his...
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A Night of Hearing Conservation with the Sacramento Kings
We may be biased considering Sacramento is our hometown and that we have been fierce Kings fans our whole lives, but the Sacramento Kings have one of the most passionate and loyal fan bases in the...
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How turning my voice off created accessibility
Written by HLAA Board Member – Janna Rovniak – you can follow along with her hearing journey at www.hardofhearingmama.com Have you ever considered navigating a store or the airport without using your...
View ArticleRecognizing Hearing Loss as we age
Hearing loss is very common as we age. Don’t be defensive, be proactive. You don’t have to be an old fuddy-duddy! The post Recognizing Hearing Loss as we age first appeared on HLAA California.
View ArticleAdvocacy Alert – Public Hearing to Increase Hearing Aid Access for Children
The Department of Managed Health Care will hold a public meeting to share the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) analysis and cost estimates. There will be an opportunity for public comment on the analysis...
View ArticleAccessibility in Public Spaces
Public spaces are purposefully designed around bringing people together – a café, a lounge, or a local theater. For those with hearing loss, however, these spaces can be difficult to navigate. Factors...
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Advocacy Alert – Hearing Aid Coverage Added to EHB Proposal – Public Comments...
Hearing Aid Coverage Added to EHB Proposal – Public Comments Needed! California is finalizing its new health insurance benchmark plan, and a proposal to add hearing aid coverage for kids and adults is...
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Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect our ears – it also impacts our emotional well-being and mental health. This effect is often overlooked despite research showing a connection between hearing loss and...
View ArticleFree Webinars on Accessibility in Healthcare
Two Free Webinars on Accessibility in Healthcare Our friends at the ADA National Network are hosting two important free webinars focused on accessibility in healthcare. One is designed for community...
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