How to Maintain Your Hearing and Advocate for Your Health, with Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director

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"The Buzz", by Nagish

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"The Buzz" is a groundbreaking content series that dives into the complex world of hearing loss, offering practical strategies, expert insights, and innovative solutions to empower individuals on their hearing health journey. Brought to you by Nagish, this series is specifically tailored to the hearing loss community, addressing the unique challenges and concerns they face in their daily lives.

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How to Maintain Your Hearing and Advocate for Your Health, with Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director

"The Buzz", by Nagish

43 minutes 27 seconds

9 months ago

How to Maintain Your Hearing and Advocate for Your Health, with Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director

Join us for an insightful conversation with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), as she discusses the groundbreaking journey to make over-the-counter hearing aids a reality and HLAA's ongoing advocacy work.0:00 - The path to OTC hearing aids legislation2:27 - Understanding different pathways to hearing care4:04 - Timeline from research to implementation5:15 - Transition from PSAPs to OTC hearing aids7:41 - Current market challenges and consumer education9:40 - The long game of advocacy12:54 - Daily challenges of self-advocacy15:31 - Healthcare barriers for people with hearing loss18:24 - Looking ahead: New administration impacts22:27 - How to get involved with HLAA24:35 - Walk for Hearing community impactBarbara shares the behind-the-scenes work that led to the historic over-the-counter hearing aid legislation, while highlighting the ongoing need for consumer education and advocacy. From navigating healthcare settings to building inclusive communities through events like Walk for Hearing, learn how HLAA continues to support and empower people with hearing loss.To learn more about HLAA's work or get involved, visit hearingloss.org