Hearing Aid Project

04/23/2026

We're excited to be in San Antonio for the American Academy of Audiology Annual Convention this week, spreading the word about the amazing impact of HAP and Sertoma! Stop by and visit with Audrey, Brian, Isabelle and Jason to learn how you can become a HAP provider or supporter.

04/21/2026

Have you had your annual hearing test yet this year? This is your sign to get it scheduled.

Hearing Help Plus - Many people have a standard medical routine that involves heading to the doctor for a yearly physical and the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups.

04/19/2026

A look at the interesting history of the Deaflympics and why it's crucial that their games are held separately from the Paralympics to meet the needs and talents of these athletes. The next Deaflympics will be held in January 2027 in Austria.

Deaflympics.com is the deaf sports for deaf athletes who compete at an elite international level date back to 1900's.

04/16/2026

News out of Sertoma Affiliate University of Nebraska-Lincoln indicates that researchers have identified brain and speech factors that determine the best candidates for successful Cochlear Implant procedures. The three-year study also explored the relationships between these brain and speech perception outcomes, giving new insights into how language is heard, interpreted and understood.

Nebraska researchers continue to explore ways to identify good cochlear implant candidates while examining relationships between the brain and the process by which language is heard, interpreted and understood.

04/14/2026

ENT professionals headed to DC last month to advocate for came together to advocate for patients, highlighting the importance of hearing health, early detection and access to care. Legislative priorities included universal newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV, the leading non-genetic cause of hearing loss) and Medicare reimbursements that help protect patients' access to specialists.

Surgeons from across the country will gather on Capitol Hill on March 11 for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Congressional Advocacy Day, engaging lawmakers on a slate of legislative priorities centered on protecting patients and ensuring access to high-qualit...

04/09/2026

From American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA):

"Did you know that early language difficulties can lead to later literacy challenges? SLPs can help. Research shows that school-based SLPs working within Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks can prevent students from falling behind. By collaborating with fellow educators, SLPs help ensure every student has the tools to succeed. Download this Demonstrating Your Value Fact Sheet and share data about the benefit of SLP services for students. https://at.asha.org/VK "

04/06/2026

Because representation matters, we applaud this effort to raise awareness about the lack of hearing‑loss imagery in mainstream media. By expanding the library of free photographs featuring people wearing hearing aids, we hope the stigma surrounding these assistive devices will continue to diminish, encouraging more people to embrace safe hearing health care. This effort also helps organizations like HAP tell important stories without compromising individuals' health privacy.

To mark World Hearing Day, GN, a global leader in hearing solutions is seeking to end the "media invisibility" surrounding hearing loss by launching an expanded diverse library of images representing people living with hearing loss. New global research reveals a striking lack of everyday representat...

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Frank’s story reminds us how life-changing access to communication can be. Though he once felt more isolated, he’s now building confidence, relationships, and a brighter future because he has the support he needs.

This is why we do what we do! The HAP is proud to help people reconnect to the world around them.

On World Hearing Day, we recognize the importance of hearing health, early identification, and access to communication for all. Frank’s journey reminds...

03/31/2026

Conversation isn’t just about hearing words—it’s about connection, timing, and understanding. New research shows that people with hearing loss often work extra hard to keep up, relying on context and prediction to follow conversations. While it may look effortless on the outside, it can take significant mental energy, and over time, that effort can be exhausting!

We hear it all the time from our members and those we serve. These experiences are real and they matter. Sertoma and HAP believe everyone deserves to participate in the things and moments that connect us. That’s why we’re committed to raising awareness and helping people stay engaged in the conversations that shape our lives.

"Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation," wrote Oscar Wilde.

03/27/2026

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This year’s Miss Rodeo Montana, Bentley McCullough, was officially crowned last month. Now, she’s having a gala on Saturday to fundraise for the upcoming year.