Hearing Aid Project

10/18/2026

Thank you to the Minot Sertoma Club for supporting hearing aid recycling in their North Dakota community!

The Minot Sertoma Club is encouraging community members to donate no longer needed hearing aids and hearing-related supplies through Sertoma International’s Hearing Aid Recycling Program, helping provide hearing assistance to individuals who may not otherwise have access to it. Through the program...

10/16/2026

We often think about loud noise in terms of hearing loss, and protecting our hearing is certainly important. But growing research is also examining how chronic noise exposure affects the body in other ways.

A recent article in Medical Xpress highlights research linking long-term noise exposure with disrupted sleep and ongoing stress responses that may affect cardiovascular health.

Has your phone ever died very quickly, despite you barely using it? Sometimes, the explanation is simple: Dozens of apps running in the background constantly drain the battery. Something similar happens within our bodies, as almost all of us live with an app installed by default that never closes: n...

10/14/2026

Looking for reliable resources about hearing health? Want to learn more about the organizations supporting the audiology profession? This helpful guide provides an overview of major audiology associations and what they do to shape the hearing health field.

We’re proud to partner with many of these organizations as part of our ongoing work to expand access to hearing care and support people with hearing loss.

Learn which audiology organizations shape hearing care, set standards, fund research, and help you find trusted providers and resources.

10/13/2026

Thank you to Nonprofit Connect: Network. Learn. Grow. for recognizing Sertoma's Hearing Aid Project with a 2026 Philly Award for our beautiful consumer brochure! We are proud to be apart of the Nonprofit Connect community here in Kansas City.

10/12/2026

Getting older can change the way we hear, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss the sounds and conversations that matter most to us.

White Rock team explains how time, noise exposure and aging can affect hearing For many people, hearing can become more difficult as they get older. And when yo

10/09/2026

For someone living with significant hearing loss, a hearing service dog can provide an important sense of awareness and independence. These specially trained dogs can alert their handlers to sounds like smoke alarms, people or other dangers by using a nudge, paw or other signal to get their person’s attention.

For someone who cannot see or hear their surroundings, or for those with mobility struggles, a guide dog is a great way to stay engaged in life’s activities! Learn more about service dogs for people with hearing loss.

10/07/2026

Vue Cinemas has introduced the Auri™ Auracast assistive listening system at 20 locations across the UK and Ireland. People with compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, headphones or earbuds can connect directly to the cinema’s audio, while dedicated receivers are also available for those who need them.

It’s another example of how technology can help remove barriers and make everyday experiences like going to the movies more accessible for people with hearing loss.

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have deployed their Auri assistive listening system across 20 Vue cinema locations in the UK and Ireland.

10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we want to especially celebrate the special education teachers, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, speech-language professionals and other educators who help students with speech and hearing differences find their voice and fully participate in the world around them.

10/03/2026

We love any opportunity that takes hearing testing directly to where people are in the community.

That’s the idea behind See, Hear, MN, a new mobile sensory health unit from the University of Minnesota that is bringing free hearing and vision screenings directly into communities across the state. The accessible mobile unit includes a soundproof booth for hearing tests and is designed to reach people who may have limited access to sensory health care.

The U of M will be showcasing its new sensory health mobile unit at the State Fair this year — an initiative to free diagnostic care to more Minnesotans, especially in rural areas where it can be tricky to find care close to home.

10/02/2026

Good luck!

Join us on tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st from 6:30-8:00pm at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center, 6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211, to cheer on our TEAM BABY JAYS! 💙