Past Events

As part of the FCC's open meeting agenda, the Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that tentatively concludes that hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for 100% of wireless handset models is an achievable objective and seeks comment on proposals to implement this requirement. The FCC meeting will be streamed live with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live . If you would like to…

The ASHA Convention is a professional development event for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; and speech, language, and hearing scientists. The convention offers more than 2,500 sessions covering the latest research, clinical skills, and techniques. The 2023 Convention will primarily be an in-person event, with a limited selection of virtual offerings.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for sale directly to consumers over 18 with mild to moderate hearing loss beginning in October 2022. These assistive devices are intended to provide faster and easier options to treat more people who need support with their hearing. HLAA is launching its OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series to provide people…

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country. ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made…

ASSETS 2023 is the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility. The ASSETS conference is the premier forum for presenting research on the design, evaluation, use, and education related to computing for people with disabilities and older adults.

The M-Enabling Summit is the annual conference and showcase of the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict) to promote accessible technologies and environments for persons with disabilities and older persons. The 2023 M-Enabling Summit will examine how AI drives innovation and automation in multiple areas allowing to scale up digital accessibility in…

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.