American Academy of Audiology

2026 Annual Membership Meeting
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Would you like to hear more about the Academy’s initiatives, advocacy efforts, and decision-making process? Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting at AAA 2026 in San Antonio.

Time
Agenda Item
Presenter

1:00–1:30
I. Welcome & Call to Order
Dave Zapala

II. Annual Treasurer’s Report
Kwame Curtis

III. Reframing Value in the Academy
Patrick Gallagher

IV. Advancing the Field Through ABA Credentialing
Carrie Meyer

1:30–2:00
V. Positioning for the Future: Academy Prospectus
Dave Zapala, Tracy Murphy

A discussion of the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on audiology practice, the importance of audiologists getting paid for clinical decision making, and the specific Academy initiatives to help members prepare for a transformation of the profession.

Audiology Services in Nursing Homes and Communal Living
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
Presenter: Kathy Dowd, AuD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
Guided by the federal mandates of OBRA 1987 and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision, audiology services are a required standard for residents in skilled nursing and communal living facilities. While state-specific laws dictate the delivery of these services, this presentation explores the broader landscape, including governing regulations, the contracting process, and the vital role hearing health plays in enhancing a resident’s quality of care and life.
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Clinician and Patient Perspectives on Unexplained Hearing Complaints
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presenter: Aryn Kamerer, PhD
CEUs: 0.1
Description:
This course examines the gap between normal audiometric test results and patients’ real-world hearing difficulties, drawing on research into diagnostic guidelines, patient perceptions, and clinician decision-making. It aims to identify where patient and provider experiences diverge in order to improve person-centered care for those with unexplained hearing concerns.
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