USEFUL LINKS We understand how important information is for people managing hearing and balance disorders. We hope you find the links below helpful. Share and Enjoy ! 0 SHARES 0 0 Find a Doctor To find an audiologist, visit: American Academy of Audiology To find an otolaryngologist, visit: American Academy of Otolaryngology To find a balance disorders specialist, visit: Vestibular Disorders Association Return to top Resources on Tinnitus & Hearing Disorders American Tinnitus Association (ATA) The ATA provides resources and information for people suffering from tinnitus. The core purpose of the ATA is to promote relief, prevent, and find cures for tinnitus, evidenced by its core values of compassion, credibility, and responsibility. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) NIDCD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) HLAA is the nation’s leading organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. SayWhatClub (SWC) SWC is an international nonprofit organization run by volunteers with hearing loss. It offers peer-to-peer support to all people with hearing loss and deafness. Its online community provides a way for people with hearing loss to connect with each other. Better Hearing Institute (BHI) BHI educates the public about hearing loss. Its website also offers a free online hearing check. BHI also operates a call center for people with questions about hearing loss at 1-800-EARWELL. Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA) ALDA’s mission is to support the empowerment of deafened people. Late-deafened adults are people who have lost the ability to understand speech, with or without hearing aids, after acquiring spoken language. ALDA is committed to providing a support network and a sense of belonging by enabling late-deafened adults to share unique experiences, challenges, and coping strategies, helping one another find practical solutions and emotional support. ALDA works together with other organizations and service providers for the common good of late-deafened adults. Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA) ANA provides information and networking support for newly diagnosed acoustic neuroma patients. Coalition for Global Hearing Health The Coalition’s purpose is to advocate for effective hearing health services and policies, to equip and empower hearing healthcare professionals, families, educators, communities, and those with hearing loss, and to encourage and perpetuate best practices. These activities contribute to its mission to promote and enhance hearing health services in low-resource communities. Return to top Resources on Balance Disorders Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) VeDA is a national organization providing resources, referrals and support groups for people with balance disorders. Return to top Support Groups To find a hearing disorders support group in your area, visit: Hearing Loss Association of America Association of Late Deafened Adults To find a vestibular disorders support group in your area, visit: Vestibular Disorders Association Return to top Financial Resources The Hearing Loss Association of America has information on financial assistance for hearing aids. The Starkey Hearing Foundation provides financial assistance for hearing aids. The Better Hearing Institute offers a free Guide for Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids. Return to top Find a Doctor Resources on Tinnitus & Hearing Disorders Resources on Balance Disorders Support Groups Financial Resources Making new discoveries possible for more than 60 years AHRF funds novel research to better understand and overcome hearing and balance disorders of the inner ear Useful Links Media Center Meniere’s Disease Tinnitus stay connected American Hearing Research Foundation 275 N. York Street, Suite 201 Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 617-5079 info@american-hearing.org © 2021 American Hearing Research Foundation