by Hearing Loss Association of America
Founded in 1979, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is run primarily by and for people with hearing loss, distinguishing it from clinician-led hearing health organisations. It operates 14 state associations and over 200 local chapters, and publishes the free Hearing Loss Magazine.
HLAA maintains a searchable Hearing Loop location directory — part of its "Get in the Hearing Loop" campaign — helping users find telecoil-compatible looped venues such as theatres, airports, and houses of worship. The website hosts a technology library covering hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, captioning services, and app reviews. HLAA also advocates for ADA-compliant hearing loop installation in public venues and runs an annual walk to raise awareness.
Adults with any degree of acquired hearing loss — whether age-related, sudden, or progressive — who are seeking community, technology guidance, and advocacy. Resources are also useful for family members, audiologists, and architects or facility managers seeking hearing loop guidance.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
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