Resources
ORGANIZATIONS
Hearing Loss Association of America
www.hearingloss.org
A consumer organization which has local affiliate groups that meet regularly.
Better Hearing Institute
www.betterhearing.org
A non-profit organization supported by hearing aid manufacturers. This site has a great deal of information about hearing , hearing loss and hearing aids in an easy to access format.
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
www.audiology.org
A professional organization of audiologists. This site has both consumer and professional resources.
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
www.asha.org/public
A professional organization of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. This site also has both consumer and professional resources.
National Institutes for Health/National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing
US Government agency which conducts and supports research into many hearing related issues.
American Tinnitus Association
www.ata.org
A consumer organization providing extensive information and support for persons with tinnitus as well as support for on-going tinnitus research projects.
Federal Government: Dept of Justice
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/
This site has information concerning the “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” It contains the text of the regulation and a wealth of information regarding this important issue.
University of Michigan
www.med.umich.edu/childhearinginfo
The University’s website for information regarding hearing and hearing loss in children.
Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPFL)
www.amphl.org
This organization is a networking, support and advocacy group for medical professionals and students
HEARING AID COMPANIES
Oticon Inc.
www.oticonus.com
Starkey Inc.
www.starkey.com
Phonak Inc.
www.phonak.com
Siemens Hearing Instruments
www.siemens-hearing.com
Unitron Hearing Instruments
www.unitron.com
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES/HEARING AID ACCESSORIES
HARC Mercantile (Kalamazoo, MI)
www.harcmercantile.com
HATIS Hearing Aid Compatible Headsets for telephone use
www.hatishearing.com
Hitec Group International
www.hitec.com
Plantronics (Mobile/Cell Phone Headsets)
www.plantronics.com
