John Waldo, disability rights attorney and friend, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Tomorrow, September 20th, would have been his 78th birthday. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor this past summer. John was proud to … Read More
Nominations for the ALDA Volunteer Awards Due 9/29/2023
Want to recognize a great volunteer or organization? Each year ALDA honors various people and organizations that have either improved the lives of people with hearing loss or significantly contributed to ALDA. This is your chance to recognize the individual accomplishments … Read More
ALDA is Thrilled to Announce D.J. Demers at ALDAcon 2023
As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, Conan (three times) and his one-hour specials [Indistinct Chatter], Interpreted, and Born In ‘86, D.J. Demers is a steady provider of laughs. His clever stand-up is both personal and universal and … Read More
Webinar: Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids
Date: July 26, 2023 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET It is estimated that 15% of American adults have hearing loss or difficulty hearing. People living with hearing difficulties often feel isolated and left out of important conversations. They can … Read More
ALDAcon 2023 Last Call for Early Bird Registration
ALDAcon Welcomes Special Guest Speaker Justin Osmond “I may have a hearing loss, but that hearing loss does not have me.” Being born with a severe to profound hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, … Read More
“Call for Papers” deadline extension
To give all interested persons the opportunity to take advantage of the new ALDAcon dates, we are extending the deadline for workshop proposals to Sunday, May 21, 2023. ALDAcon 2023’s theme is: Learn * Connect * Laugh – You’re Never Alone! Workshop submissions … Read More
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: ALDAcon DATE CHANGE
Due to unforeseen circumstances with the host hotel’s renovation project (originally slated for completion in 2022), ALDAcon Planners and the ALDA Board exhausted all viable options and made the tough decision to shift our dates. Originally planned for Nov. … Read More
ALDAcon Scholarship Deadline Reminder
Mayday! Mayday! ALDA Inc. has scholarships available for ALDAcon 2023 in Austin Texas. The deadline to apply for them is fast approaching, May 31st, 2023. Requirements are: You must have hearing loss, be a member of ALDA, Inc., and have a financial … Read More
ALDA Board Nominations for the 2023 Term
It’s time to nominate ALDAns to serve on our Board of Directors. This year’s open positions are: Regional 3 Director Regional 4 Director ALDA President ALDA Vice President Nominations can be made by any ALDA member who is current on … Read More
Call for nominations! ALDAcon 2023 Awards
Want to recognize a great volunteer or organization? Each year ALDA honors people and organizations that have improved the lives of people with hearing loss or significantly contributed to the activities and well-being of ALDA. This is your chance to … Read More