Although there have been impressive advances in
the technology and medical care available to people
with hearing loss over the years, there have not
been equivalent advances in the core knowledge and
understanding about this condition among the public.
It has long been evident to HLAA and other organizations
in the field that no broad and credible educational
program exists for those hearing loss support specialists
assisting people with hearing loss.
Through the Academy, HLAA intends to bridge that
gap and offer an affordable educational program,
developed with realistic parameters for working
adults (self-paced, online, distance-learning),
that will help decrease misinformation, build understanding,
and improve the services and resources available
to people with hearing loss. .
Academy goals and objectives
Our goals are to build accurate knowledge, increase understanding, improve services, and enhance the professionalism and credibility of the many people in diverse professions who provide support services to people with hearing loss and their families.
Please note that the Academy offers a certificate rather than a credential, and is dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding rather than establishing a set of standards.
We intend that graduates of the Academy will be in a position to offer better information and assistance to people affected by hearing loss, and to provide complementary support to that offered by healthcare professionals such as audiologists and otolaryngologists.
