Hearing Aid Assistance

Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 Developing strategies for understanding non verbal cues and controlling environmental factors can greatly improve listening pleasure for those with hearing loss.

Thursday, May 17th 2012 Online communities for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals offer a place for advice, romance, news on the latest technology and a chance to voice opinions on matters.

Friday, May 11th 2012 New technology will make it possible for deaf, hard of hearing and blind individuals to see movies at any time in AMC Movie Theatres.

Monday, May 7th 2012 HHS takes action to ensure equal access for the deaf and hard of hearing. Office ensures Americans with Disabilities Act is being followed.

Thursday, May 3rd 2012 Individuals impacted by hearing loss while on the job can look into vocational rehabilitation programs for help covering costs of hearing aids.

Tuesday, May 1st 2012 May is Better Hearing and Speech month and seeks to raise awareness of individuals suffering from hearing loss, impairments and speech disorders.

Wednesday, April 4th 2012 People with hearing loss often wonder about how to pay for hearing aids. There are many resources available for hearing aid funding.

Tuesday, March 27th 2012 Healthy Hearing releases a free guide which takes a comprehensive look at the symptoms and obstacles associated with hearing loss and provides tips and suggestions for communicating with loved ones or others who aren't hearing well.

Thursday, March 22nd 2012 The Center for Hearing, Speech and Language provides hearing aid assistance for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals. They also offer evaluations, fittings and repairs.

Tuesday, February 28th 2012 The Chicago Hearing Society has been providing hearing aid assistance to individuals and families affected by hearing loss and impairment in the state of Illinois for more than 30 years. The organization also assists in hearing tests, sign language and financial assistance programs.

Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 Newly-launched EarCommunity.com provides resource and support for families and individuals suffering from Microtia and Aural Atresia.

Tuesday, February 14th 2012 The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation provides affordable digital hearing aids and hearing screenings to low-income residents. Assistance also is provided for hearing aids for seniors.

Monday, February 13th 2012 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will launch hotline TSA Cares to assist travelers with disabilities for information regarding airport screening policies.

Wednesday, February 1st 2012 Oticon collaborates with American Heart Association to promote heart and hearing health awareness campaign.

Thursday, December 15th 2011 Through the support of Oticon, Inc., 3 James Madison University graduate students were awarded scholarships for their research projects in the field of audiology.

Tuesday, December 6th 2011 A recent survey conducted by AARP and ASHA indicates that older Americans are going without necessary treatment for hearing loss, resulting in decreased quality of life and even safety issues.

Monday, October 31st 2011 RIT has received a 1.6 million dollar grant to create virtual tutoring and mentoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students studying science, technology, engineering and math.

Monday, October 17th 2011 With a mission to promote and protect the health and well-being of children around the world, Variety the Children's Charity aims to impact the lives of children and their families, to ultimately make the world a better place. Children with hearing loss can turn to Variety for financial help with hearing aids.

Friday, October 14th 2011 Deafness Research Foundation has changed its name to Hearing Health Foundation. The Foundation has also announced a groundbreaking research consortium, the Hearing Restoration Project.

Thursday, October 13th 2011 National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology has once again set a record for enrollment, with 1,547 students enrolled. The students hail from 49 of the 50 United States.

Thursday, September 15th 2011 Research has shown that people with untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk of depression. Studies also show that when these individuals use hearing aids, they experience significant improvements in quality of life and decreased depressive symptoms.

Thursday, August 18th 2011 Help Me Hear Foundation provides financial help for hearing aids and cochlear implants for children with hearing loss, when their families cannot otherwise afford to pay for these devices and services.

Wednesday, August 17th 2011 House Research Institute has begun a campaign to raise $65 million in honor of their 65-year anniversary. These funds will continue the Institute's mission of helping people enjoy a better quality of life through better hearing.

Wednesday, August 10th 2011 Oticon, a leading hearing aid manufacturer, donated $10,000 to the American Heart Association (AHA). The funds were raised through the sale of Oticon Agil hearing aids and will be used by the AHA to fund education and research.

Thursday, July 28th 2011 Wells Fargo has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice, requiring them to compensate individuals who we discriminated against on the basis of their disabilities. If you are hard of hearing or deaf, are blind or have low vision, or have a speech disability and needed help to communicate with Wells Fargo but were denied such help, you may have been discriminated against and should contact the US Department of Justice.