Past Events

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Biennial Conference offers a wealth of workshops. Topics include employment-related training, education advocacy, interpreter issues in the workplace, recent improvements in accommodations, emergency preparedness, civil and human rights, changes in telecommunications and technology, empowerment and advocacy, grassroots networking, and more.

The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) hosts conversations among small groups to discuss a suggested topic for a short time: one hour. The conversations are facilitated by Community Members, captioned, and the summary of the issues which emerged are published on the website afterward. During this conversation, Kris English and Paul Sommer will lead this Conversation in the…

HLAA’s annual, communication-accessible convention is designed to support people with hearing loss from all walks of life around the United States. It’s the largest national gathering designed to empower individuals and families facing hearing loss. This year’s convention will be held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Sheraton Grand Resort at Wild Horse Pass.

If you missed the Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) conference or would like to think about advocacy issues further, join the next CIICA LIVE event: CI ADVOCACY IN ACTION . Experts in advocacy from across the globe will share their successes, challenges, and learnings. There will also be the opportunity to hear about CIICA's recently launched advocacy guide and understand…

AMPHL is the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses, a non-profit organization serving thousands of Deaf and hard-of-hearing healthcare professionals and students worldwide.

The National ADA Symposium in Minneapolis, MN is an annual conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act and disability-related laws. This comprehensive conference provides the latest information on all areas of the ADA, including regulations and guidelines, implementation strategies, and best practices. The session schedule covers a wide range of topics, including employment, accessible…

The XR Access Symposium is our annual conference for leaders in industry, academia, and advocacy to come together and solve the most pressing problems in extended reality accessibility. This year the focus is on Insights from XR Assistive Technology: how can we learn from technologies aimed at assisting disabled people in order to make mainstream XR more accessible? This 2-day conference will take…

Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 2: Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. HLAA’s OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series shares information and answers questions about this exciting new class of products featuring a panel of OTC manufacturer experts moderated by HLAA Executive…