Past Events

The National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the official advocacy organization for thousands of Black Deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States. The 30th NBDA National Conference will be held at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203) in Birmingham, Alabama from Tuesday, August 8, 2023 through Saturday, August 12, 2023. The conference also…

TDI is a national nonprofit organization that shapes the Nation's public policies in Information and Communications Technology to advance the interests of the 48 million Americans who have some degree of hearing loss.

The HLAA 2023 Convention is June 29 - July 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the New Orleans Marriott. This year the Keynote Speaker at the General Session will be Dr. K. Renee Horton. In addition to workshops, the 29th annual Research Symposium: Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears will feature four prominent speakers in audiology, science and music performances: Marshall Chasin, Aud.D., Michael Santucci,…

Learn about technological advancements in hardware and software that can be used to make virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively XR) more accessible for people with disabilities. This 1.5-day conference will take place on June 15-16 at the Verizon Executive Education Center on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, with sessions broadcast online.

The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance's conference will foster dissemination of multi-disciplinary scientific information applicable to audiologists, physicians, speech pathologists, psychologists, scientists, engineers, educators, students, advocates, and others involved in cochlear implantation. The conference will provide attendees with opportunities to explore current and emerging…

In April 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia sent a Dear Colleagues Letter reminding healthcare providers of the effective communication requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To strengthen awareness and understanding of these requirements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is inviting the public, including personnel at healthcare…

The third annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference explores the latest developments and technologies impacting hearing healthcare over the coming decade.

Access is a two-day, free virtual event that brings together key industry leaders, experts, and professionals from various fields to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in accessibility.