Advocacy & Resources
One of the best methods to find resources and support when faced with the challenges of living with hearing loss, is gathering information and interacting with others who have lost hearing and remain positive.
This is not an exhaustive list of resources. Many entries below link to other websites. Publication of these references does not imply endorsement by HLAA Mid-Hudson.
Hearing Loss Association of America: National Organization:
https://www.hearingloss.org
Hearing Loss Association of America, New York State Association: https://hearinglossnys.org
Mailing Address: HLAA-NYS, P.O. Box 1002, Fairport, NY 14450 E-Mail: hlaa.newyorkstate@gmail.com
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.
82 Washington St., Suite 214,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
j.byrnes@taconicresources.org
Office: 845-452-3913 ext. 103
845-330-2083 (Video Phone for Deaf/ Hard of Hearing)
www.taconicresources.org
Business Hours: M-F 9 am – 5 pm
The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act Region https://www.northeastada.org Region 2. Talk to an ADA Specialist: 1-800-949-4232
Northeast ADA Center 203 Dolgen Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-6686 northeastada@cornell.edu
Assistive Listening System Venues locator by zip code:
http://www.aldlocator.com/ Enter your ZIP code and find Listening Systems in your area. See below: Theater, Live Theater, Movie Theaters with Assistive Listening systems, etc.)
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Assistive Device Vendors
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Children/students with Hearing Loss, Parent and Student Resources
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Cochlear Implant Related
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Emergency Preparedness for people with hearing loss
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Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Finder
Hearing aid catalog
Model-by-model specifications for the hearing aids we see quoted most often. Pick a manufacturer to see its full range grouped by physical style, with the typical fitting range, the technology levels each model is sold in, and the features the manufacturer publishes for it.
https://hearingaidfinder.org/hearing-aids/
Types of hearing aids explained.
Find licensed hearing clinics near you.
Everything to know before you talk to a clinic.
Hearing Aid Finder is an independent US comparison site for current hearing aids. No rankings. No made-up per-model prices. Specs and plain-English guides so people can compare options before they buy.