Personal Hearing Devices

Photo by Mark Paton of a hearing aid on a woman's ear

Consumers have more choices than ever before in personal hearing devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone anchored hearing devices. However there are a range of issues that consumers should consider in device selection and use, including battery life, sound quality, compatibility with other devices, and rapidly advancing technology. 

The Personal Hearing Devices group explores the different kinds of devices available, what’s on the horizon both in terms of technology and regulations, a wish list of what you’d like to see in new and developing technology for personal hearing devices, and other relevant points for discussion. 

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Recorded Events/Videos

Vox Video: We're already using AI more than we realize

This Vox YouTube-channel, captioned video describes how we're already using more artificial intelligence (AI) than we realize. AI is hiding in plain sight including in hearing and communication access technologies. Be sure to read the cover article, AI and Other Hearing Technology Advancements , in the Spring 2024 edition of HLAAs Hearing Life Magazine.

Articles/Blog posts

From the Wrist into the Ear

In her article, Mareike Scholze writes, "Progress in miniaturizing sensor technology has opened up new possibilities for monitoring vital signs outside the hospital environment. A subset of wearables is the so-called hearables – in-ear devices that are well suited for long-term monitoring as they are non-invasive, inconspicuous, and easy to fasten. Hearables offer two major benefits: their…

Government documents

President Joe Biden Issues Directive for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy on July 9, 2021. This sweeping Executive Order includes 72 initiatives. It specifically calls out the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consider issuing proposed rules within 120 days for allowing hearing aids to be sold over the counter. While the FDA is well beyond the deadline for…