Links:
www.audiology.org
The American Academy of Audiology is the premier association in the U.S. exclusively for audiologists.
The above page has many useful resources on hearing health care for consumers.
www.virginiaaudiology.org
The mission of the Audiology Association of Virginia is to advance the profession of audiology
for the indentification, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing and blance disorders
through professional education, public awareness and policy initiavtives.
www.oticonusa.com
Oticon, Inc. is one of the world's leading hearing aid manufacturers. The company philosophy is "People First".
Oticon believes that it takes more than technology and audiology to create the best hearing instruments.
That's why Oticon put the individual needs and wishes of people with hearing loss first in the development
of new hearing care solutions.
www.betterhearing.org
Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is a not-for-profit corporation that educates the public about the neglected
problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it.
www.ata.org
American Tinnitus Association ATA is a non-profit organization that provides the most
current information regarding tinnitus symptoms and treatments
www.tinnitus.org
Information regarding the neurophysiological model of tinnitus and hyperacusis and tinnitus retraining
therapy treatment developed by Pawel Jastreboff.
www.shhh.org
Hearing Loss Association of America, formerly (SHHH - Self Help for Hard of Hearing)
is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Association of
America exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.
www.healthyhearing.com
is a unique website featuring up-to-the-minute news, information and resources for those
interested in hearing, causes and treatment of hearing loss, as well as hearing amplification systems.
Importantly, HealthyHearing.com provides a platform for information exchange and support between those
faced with diseases of the ear and the challenges of hearing impairment.
www.vestibular.org
Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) is a non-profit organization that provides information to the public
and health professionals regarding inner ear or balance disorders, such as Meniere's Disease, BPPV and labyrinthitis.
www.fda.gov/cdrh/wireless/hearingaids.html
Cell Phones and Hearing Aid Usage
Cell phones are not always compatible with hearing aids. The FDA has an excellent page regarding cell
phone usage as well as many active links for further information.
www.hearingconservation.org
The mission of the NHCA is to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society.
This newly enhanced website is intended to provide information to anyone interested in learning more about hearing loss prevention.
www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/auditory.asp
Information page on Auditory Processing Disorders in Children, from the National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
www.vddhh.org/default.htm
Commonwealth of Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing home page – has information
and links for hearing impaired individuals and their families.
www.carecredit.com
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