Groups related to Communication -- In-person
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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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University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Audiology Update XVI
This is a two-day continuing education course for hearing and balance health professionals. It offers up-to-date, evidence-based talks on topics like hearing assessment, amplification, tinnitus care, balance (vestibular) testing, and rehabilitation. Presenters include clinicians and researchers with a focus on practical tools clinicians can use to improve care and outcomes for patients. The event…
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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…
User Stories
When Accessible Systems Cannot Be Confirmed
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User Stories
Access Starts Before the Event Begins
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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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CI2026 Warsaw: 18th International Conference on Cochlear Implants
CI2026 Warsaw is the 18th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies, held May 10-13, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. It brings together leading clinicians, researchers, audiologists, surgeons, engineers, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals focused on cochlear implant science, clinical care, outcomes, surgical techniques, rehabilitation, and new…
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CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2026
The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference , hosted by the California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities , is one of the largest and longest-running global events devoted to accessibility and assistive technology. They draws practitioners, researchers, developers, educators, advocates, corporate accessibility teams, and disability services professionals to share practical solutions…
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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…
