Public Awareness
Balance Awareness Week
Balance Awareness Week, an observance designated by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), aims to increase awareness about vestibular disorders and support patients in their journey back to balance. While many balance disorders are incurable, faster, and more accurate diagnosis, along with effective coping strategies can greatly improve quality of life.
Why See an Audiologist?
Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages from infants and teens to adults and the elderly.
Infographics
Use Academy public resources to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders, hearing protection, over-the-counter hearing aids, and more. Post these infographics on social media, in blogs, or distribute at your practice setting.
What Is Tinnitus?
Affecting approximately 30 million Americans, tinnitus is the perception of noises within the ears or head (e.g. ringing, buzzing, etc.) in the absence of an external sound. Learn more about tinnitus symptoms, causes, and the role of the audiologist.
Public Awareness Events
Events
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Balance Awareness Week
Balance Awareness Week, an observance designated by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), aims to increase awareness about vestibular disorders and support patients in their journey back to balance. While many…
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National Audiology Awareness Month
October is National Audiology Awareness Month! The Academy is dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing public awareness of audiology and the importance of hearing protection. Your grassroots efforts to…
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Educational Audiology Awareness Week
The Academy is proud to support Educational Audiology Awareness Week—October 19–23, 2026. Educational Audiology Awareness Week, designated by the Educational Audiology Association, seeks to promote advocacy for the educational audiology…
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International Cochlear Implant Day
The Academy supports this awareness initiative created by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA). Learn More
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World Hearing Day
The Academy supports this worldwide awareness initiative created by the World Health Organization (WHO). Learn More
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Better Hearing Month
During May Is Better Hearing Month, utilize our resources, media graphics, news articles, press releases, and more to raise awareness about hearing and balance disorders as well as the role…
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National CMV Awareness Month
June is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of CMV, a virus that affects people of all ages and can have serious health impacts for infants and…
