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International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026)
The International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026) is a biennial scientific meeting focused on technical advances in hearing-aid science and related hearing impairment technologies. It runs from August 5 to August 9, 2026 (Wednesday through Sunday) at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The program includes both invited and contributed presentations that…
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2026 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Annual Conference
The Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Annual Conference will focus on early hearing screening, diagnosis, and intervention systems for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, along with support infrastructure for their families. The conference invites federal program staff, audiologists, health care providers, early intervention specialists, speech-language…
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Webinar on Accessibility Standards for Outdoor Developed Areas
This free webinar, part of the Accessibility Online series, focuses on accessibility requirements for outdoor developed areas such as campsites, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints. The session will go over how the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards apply in outdoor settings and shares practical examples from federal land management, including real-world design and implementation…
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WHO Webinar Launching World Hearing Day 2026 – Hearing Care for Every Child
The World Health Organization is hosting a virtual webinar on January 13, 2026 to introduce the World Hearing Day 2026 campaign theme, From communities to classrooms: hearing care for every child. The session will cover the theme and its rationale, share campaign materials, explain a new event registration system, describe available small grants, and outline planned activities to support global…
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HLAA 2026 Convention
The Hearing Loss Association of America 2026 Convention is HLAA’s annual gathering focused on education, empowerment, and community for people with hearing loss. The convention brings together people with hearing loss, family members, hearing health professionals, advocates, and industry partners for learning, connection, and shared experience. The program features educational workshops, general…
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World Congress of Audiology (WCA) 2026
The World Congress of Audiology (WCA) is the flagship global meeting of the International Society of Audiology, bringing together audiologists, hearing scientists, clinicians, public health professionals, educators, and industry leaders from around the world. The congress moves to a different host city each edition, offering a broad scientific program that spans clinical audiology, hearing…
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How Does Hearing Loss Affect Employment and Income for Young Adults?
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Hearing loss can affect more than communication. A 2025 study in Frontiers in Audiology and Otology followed Americans from adolescence into adulthood using data from the long-running ADD Health survey. The researchers compared education, employment, and income outcomes for people who reported hearing loss with those who reported no hearing loss. The study found that young adults with hearing loss…
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Public Consultation: WHO package of ear and hearing care interventions
The World Health Organization is hosting a public consultation on November 7, 2025, to discuss its new Package of Ear and Hearing Care Interventions (PEHCI). The session will run from 13:00–14:00 UTC and will present methods used in developing the package, outline the proposed interventions, and gather feedback from health professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society, and advocacy…
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M-Enabling Summit
The M-Enabling Summit 2025 is set for October 6–8 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Now in its 13th year, the event brings together leaders from tech, government, nonprofits, and advocacy groups to focus on digital accessibility and inclusion. This year’s theme, “Digital Accessibility Innovation — A Deep Dive into Next-Generation User Experiences,” speaks to new approaches to…
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2025 Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference
This in‑person global conference in Boston addresses hearing health in low‑income communities. Organized by the Coalition for Global Hearing Health, the program focuses on advocacy, best practices, technological solutions, training, and policy reform to expand ear and hearing care access worldwide. The event brings together professionals, advocates, and learners to foster collaboration and drive…
