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This fact sheet describes what cochlear implants are, how they work, who gets them, and how someone receives them.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Find answers to common questions about buying a hearing aid. The article includes information on degrees of hearing loss, where to purchase hearing aids, cost and styles of hearing aids, what will hap... Details >
Cochlear implants are electronic hearing devices. Learn about cochlear implants and FDA-approved implants, benefits and risks of cochlear implants, and recalls and safety issues. ... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This site offers an overview of telecommunications relay services (TRS) including a discussion of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and 711 access instructions.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
This guide lists multiple charitable foundations, private organizations, insurance plans, corporate benefits, and government programs that help people across the country access the hearing healthcare ... Details >
Learn about financial assistance that is available to those who need hearing aids and other personal assistive technology.... Details >
Search for a International Hearing Society (IHS) specialist near you who can help you select the hearing aid or instrument that will provide optimal amplification for your individual hearing loss. ... Details >
Find information about hearing aids, including getting a medical evaluation by an audiologist, available styles, special features, costs and health insurance.... Details >
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Answers questions about hearing aids including how hearing aids help, how they work, what to look for when purchasing a hearing aid, and how to take care of a hearing aid.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The information on this page is about hearing instruments on how they enhance life, selecting hearing instruments, types of hearing instruments, and how to maintain hearing instruments. ... Details >
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