Advocacy
Educating and shaping policies regarding hearing and balance health-care issues, while raising the profile of audiologists with public policy-makers.
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Resources
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works towards the final rules and regulations associated with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, the Academy will continue to update its OTC hearing aid resources with the latest information.
Academy Position Statement: The Role of Audiologists with Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
FDA Proposed Rule: Medical Devices, ENT Devices, and OTC Hearing Aids
The Audiologist’s Guide to Hearing Aids, PSAPs, Hearables, and OTC Devices
Advocacy Resources
The Academy encourages all of its members to use its advocacy resources to learn about initiatives and get involved!
Federal Affairs
Federal activities seek to educate and shape national policies regarding hearing and balance health-care issues.
State Affairs
The Academy monitors state affairs to ensure the interests of audiologists are being represented.
Legislative Action Center
The Legislative Action Center keeps audiologists informed on important audiology issues.
Grassroots Advocacy Network
It is important for members of Congress to hear directly from audiologists, especially as they consider issues that will impact the profession. Grassroots advocacy is key to ensuring that audiologists’ interests are represented on Capitol Hill.
Government Relations News
Find up-to-date information regarding government relation news regarding the audiology profession.
Academy Continues to Advocate for MAASA: Your Help Is Urgently Needed!
The Academy continues to collaborate with the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association…
COVID-19 State Telehealth and Licensure Expansion Dashboard
The Alliance for Connected Care has updated its COVID-19 State Telehealth and Licensure Expansion Dashboard, which tracks state-by-state…
Update on State Mask Mandates and Emergency Orders
National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has updated its map and chart that describes each state’s latest…
Political Action Committee
Advocacy success is one of the primary goals of the Academy’s strategic plan. Get involved and contact your member of Congress and donate to the Academy’s Political Action Committee (PAC) to ensure your voice is heard.
Support the PAC
Reach federal candidates by contributing to the Academy’s Political Action Committee (PAC).
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