Resources

Academy of Dispensing Audiologists

An excellent site for professionals and consumers alike with information about audiology and hearing aids.

American Association of Retired People

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging for our members and for all Americans. It is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older.

American Academy of Audiology

The nation's premier audiology association with excellent information for professionals and consumers on a variety of topics.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The national certifying body for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

American Society on Aging

General information on aging and the effects of aging on hearing.

American Tinnitus Association

Excellent information on ringing in the ears (tinnitus) for professionals and consumers. You can join this organization here.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults

An organization founded specifically for those whose severe-to-profound hearing loss began late in life. You can join this organization.

Audiology Foundation of America

The AFA is an organization for audiologists that focuses on the further education of audiologists through the Doctor of Audiology degree.

Better Hearing Institute

A consumer-oriented website full of useful information on hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.

Ear Foundation & Meniere's Network

Excellent resource for consumers on hearing loss, as well as information about the dizziness and tinnitus associated with Meniere's disease.

Hearing Loss Association of America

Formerly called SHHH (Self-Helf for Hard of Hearing) is a non-profit membership-driven organization dedicated to well-being of all individuals with hearing loss. The largest international organization of its kind. Memberships are available here.

Hearing Concern

Hearing Concern exists to help overcome the frustration, isolation and loneliness experienced by millions of people in the United Kingdom who have hearing loss. It is the UK's leading provider of advice and support, campaigns on behalf of its client group and promotes awareness of the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers

A non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness off the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss and tinnitus. For musicians,  music fans, and anyone needing help with their hearing.

Hearing Health Magazine

A subscription-only magazine designed for people who experience any degree of hearing loss, tinnitus, or other ear disorder.This site allows you to subscribe.

Military Audiology Association

This site is dedicated to the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

National Council on the Aging

A searchable website full of information on aging, including age-related hearing loss.

National Health Council

A searchable website full of information about a variety of health-related issues, including hearing loss.

National Hearing Conservation Association

This organization strives to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. Memberships are available.

National Institute on Deafness

The NID(CD) is is part of the National Instituations of Health. This site provides wonderful information about recent research and other aspects of hearing loss.

Searchwave: Hearing Loss/Audiology Search

This is an extremely comprehensive search engine for consumers and professionals. You can find information on just about any ear-related topic here.

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation

This manufacturer is committed to maintaining the most important musical instrument - the ear - while providing revolutionary on-stage sound reproduction through the use of in-ear monitors. Their goals are to provide effective, innovative hearing protection and conservation products, services and information for the music industry to heighten their awareness of occupational sound hazards.

Vestibular Disorder Association

VEDA serves people with vestibular disorders by providing access to information, offering a support network and elevating awareness of the challenges associated with these disorders.