Government documents
NIDCD, Explainer on Hearing Aids (Styles, Types, and How They Work)
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A plain-language overview of hearing aid styles, how they work, and how to choose one, from the federal research institute. A strong general consumer education anchor. Learn more here .
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NIDCD, Explainer on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is the primary federal authority on hearing. This page explains what OTC hearing aids are, who they are intended for, and how they differ from prescription devices. Given how much of ICAAT's news covers OTC devices, this is a foundational reference. Learn more here .
Government documents
Ready.gov Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
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The federal government's emergency-preparedness resource for people with disabilities, maintained through Ready.gov. It covers building a personal preparedness plan, receiving accessible emergency alerts, and maintaining communication access during an emergency, with guidance relevant to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more here .
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FCC Guide to Wireless Emergency Alerts
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The Federal Communications Commission's consumer guide to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the short messages sent to mobile phones during emergencies such as severe weather, evacuation orders, and AMBER Alerts. The page explains what types of alerts phones can receive, how the alerts work, and how to check or adjust alert settings on a device. Learn more here .
Recorded Events/Videos
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking, Pushing Beyond Minimum Requirements to Meet Today's Demand
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The ADA National Network, in cooperation with the U.S. Access Board, hosted a webinar on accessible parking as part of its Accessibility Online webinar series. The recording and presentation materials are available in the series archive. The session covered the minimum design requirements for accessible parking and potential solutions to better meet current demand. Presenters proposed improvements…
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Closing the Gap 2026 (44th Annual Assistive Technology Conference)
Closing the Gap holds its 44th annual conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington in Minneapolis. The conference centers on assistive technology in special education, rehabilitation, and everyday living, covering tools for people across a wide range of disabilities. According to the organizers, the program opens with full-day workshops and an exhibit hall reception, then moves into two days…
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ASHA Convention 2026
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association holds its 2026 Convention at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, under the theme "Momentum: Where Vision Meets Action," with a large in-person program and supplemental virtual content. According to ASHA, the convention offers thousands of sessions for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing…
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MEDICA 2026
MEDICA is an international medical technology trade fair held annually in Düsseldorf, covering medical devices, imaging, health IT, diagnostics, and hospital equipment across the wider healthcare industry. It runs alongside COMPAMED, a co-located trade fair for the medical technology supplier and components sector. The expo is a professional and trade audience event rather than a consumer one, and…
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Hear Indiana Listening and Spoken Language Conference 2026
Hear Indiana will host its 48th annual Listening and Spoken Language Conference at the Easterseals Crossroads Building in Indianapolis, with sessions also available on demand afterward. According to Hear Indiana, the conference brings together parents of children with hearing loss, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, and professionals in hearing health and education around a shared focus on…
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AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO 2026
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation holds its Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with additional space at the adjacent JW Marriott. It is a professional education and networking event for otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists), audiologists, researchers, residents, and other allied health professionals. The joint…
