You are invited on a journey
to better understand hearing loss and its impact on your life.
Primarily, you will hear from people from all walks of life as they share their personal journeys with hearing loss. These will be stories from the individuals with hearing loss themselves, as well as impactful narratives from family and friends who have navigated the, oftentimes, tumultuous waters of support and consciousness of that person’s communication needs.
Also, you will hear from experts. Weekly interviews will cover topics across the lifespan, from infants to seniors, with engaging discussions to include information on basic hearing anatomy and evaluations, importance to language acquisition, the manifestation of psychological challenges in adults, treatment options such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, and the critical need for aural rehabilitation. Discover how it happens, why it happens, what it looks like, what to do about it, and where to find answers.
I am your companion on this quest. I began losing my hearing in my late teens and, after a decade of rapid, progressive loss and continual hearing aid use, received cochlear implants. Five years later, in my mid-thirties, I completed graduate work and obtained a doctorate in audiology. As a clinical audiologist and educator, I have operated and provided care in academic, private practice, and nonprofit settings. I believe these discussions are critical to removing the stigma of hearing loss, increasing recognition of the importance of effective communication, and pushing hearing healthcare towards its needed place of prominence in the public health landscape.
Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of HLAA – Working for you!
A resource you need! A discussion with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
My story – Part 1
This is the story of my journey with hearing loss. This episode begins from the point I was identified, through meeting the love of my …
our vision
Creating A New World...
Where stigma surrounding hearing loss evaporates. We aim to ensure that considerations for those with communication challenges related to hearing deficits are recognized.