Welcome to the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology’s consumer information site. On this page you will see links to various topics related to understanding hearing loss, treatment options, communication strategies, etc. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please email us at ARA@audrehab.org

• Consumer Resources

• Emergency Preparedness for Adults with Hearing Loss

• Types of Hearing Loss

• Understanding Your Audiogram 

• Should I get my hearing screened/tested? 

• Why are my ears buzzing/ringing?

• Hearing Aid Troubleshooting

• Why do I need two hearing aids?

• What other devices are available besides hearing aids?

• Guidelines and tips for effective communication with a hearing impairment

• Guidelines and tips for effective communication with someone with a hearing impairment

• Communicating successfully with persons affected by hearing loss

• Auditory Processing Disorders (APD)

• What is a cochlear implant?

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