General Technology/Accessibility

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Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology

The sixth Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology (VCCA2025) is scheduled for June 26–27, 2025. This online event will convene global experts in hearing science, audiology, artificial intelligence, and computational research to explore advancements in hearing healthcare.

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Education Audiology Association Summer Conference

The 2025 Educational Audiology Association (EAA) Summer Conference will take place June 17–19 at the Hyatt Regency in Portland, Oregon. This three-day event includes professional development sessions on auditory processing disorder, classroom hearing tech, legislation, and more, plus a keynote by Matt Hay, networking socials, and student poster sessions. Early bird registration ends March 31, and…

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HLAA 2025 Convention

Start your engine and join HLAA’s 40th annual convention, June 11-14, 2025, in Indianapolis—home of the famous Indy 500 race. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts during a series of empowering events designed to help you live your best life with hearing loss.

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In-Person 2025 National ADA Symposium

The National ADA Symposium is an annual conference dedicated to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. It provides expert-led sessions on ADA regulations, implementation strategies, and best practices, covering topics such as employment, accessible design, government policies, business, technology, and recreation. Speakers include representatives from federal agencies like the…

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AAA 2025 + HearTECH Expo

The American Academy of Audiology’s AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo is scheduled to take place in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This event will connect hearing and balance healthcare professionals from around the globe to engage in over 150 educational sessions, explore the latest technological advancements at the HearTECH Expo, and participate networking events.

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CES 2025

CES stands as the world’s most influential tech event, serving as the premier platform for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. Hosted annually in Las Vegas, it brings together major companies, including numerous Fortune 500 firms, to showcase the latest advancements in consumer electronics. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES encompasses the entire…

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ATIA 2025 Conference

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) will host its 2025 conference in Orlando, Florida, with additional virtual participation options. This annual event brings together professionals, educators, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to explore the latest advancements in assistive technology.

Discussion

Hearing Aid Battery Packaging

In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…

Discussion

Hearing Aid Battery Packaging

In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…

Discussion

Hearing Aid Battery Packaging

In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…