Assistive Hearing and Listening Devices | Publications
Summary: Our Hearing Aids and Devices database at Disabled World contains an extensive array of publications, including research articles, reviews, and informational guides that explore the technology, functionality, and advantages of various hearing aids and assistive listening devices. It addresses a broad spectrum of subjects, from the latest advancements in hearing aid technology to cochlear implants and innovations in communication methods for those with hearing impairments. This collection offers detailed insights for individuals dealing with hearing loss.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| VA Urged to Fix Hearing Aid Insertion Crisis VA urged to address hearing aid insertion difficulties affecting veterans by requesting manufacturers adopt award-winning Gruv Button Retrofit solution. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Jan 2026 |
| AI Headphones Can Isolate a Single Person's Voice in a Crowd Target Speech Hearing cancels all other sounds and plays just the speaker's voice even as the listener moves around in noisy places and no longer faces the speaker. | ✓ ✓ | 23 May 2024 21 Jan 2026 |
| Noise Canceling AI Headphones Filter Unwanted Noise Using semantic hearing the headphones stream captured audio to a connected smartphone, which cancels unwanted environmental sounds. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Nov 2023 21 Jan 2026 |
| Using AirPod Earphones as Hearing Aids Investigating whether AirPods and other earbuds can be used as an alternative to expensive hearing aid devices. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Nov 2022 21 Jan 2026 |
| Cat-Like Hearing with Device Trillions Times Smaller Than Human Eardrum Case Western Reserve University researchers achieve cat-like hearing with device 10,000,000,000,000 times smaller than human eardrum. | 30 Mar 2018 12 Apr 2019 | |
| FDA Announces Steps to Improve Hearing Aid Accessibility U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces steps to better support consumer access to hearing aids. | 8 Dec 2016 | |
| Audio Fox Hearing Loss Wireless TV Speaker System Audio Fox Undercover Wireless TV Speaker System delivers sound directly to ears, with stereo speakers encased in cushioned fabric draped over back of chair. | 24 May 2016 27 May 2016 | |
| Mimi Music iOS App Mimi Hearing Technologies releases the second version of its iOS app Mimi Music. | ✓ ✓ | 3 Apr 2016 2 Apr 2025 |
| Cochlear Implants: Making Music Sound Better Changing the way music sounds to be more enjoyable for listeners with cochlear implants. | 26 Feb 2016 30 Apr 2018 | |
| Rechargeable Batteries for Hearing Aids New rechargeable battery technology means hearing aid wearers never need to remove or touch the hearing aid batteries. | 7 Feb 2016 26 Oct 2020 | |
| FCC: Hearing Aid Compatibility for Wireless Voice Technology FCC agreement between consumer advocates and industry associations as pathway to 100% compatibility for wireless devices. | 21 Dec 2015 2 Mar 2019 | |
| Smart Hearing Aids from Siemens Use easyTek App Control The hearing aids can be controlled by iPhone and Android devices, and are clinically proven to outperform people with normal hearing in background noise. | 7 Jan 2015 | |
| TV Speaker System for People with Hearing Disabilities Loudspeaker system helps people with hearing disabilities listen to television without affecting sound for other viewers. | 17 Nov 2014 | |
| NewEAR Digital Hearing Amplifier Aids in Restoring Full Range Sound Medical & More announces the release of the NewEAR Amplifier, an affordable sound amplification device worn discreetly behind the ear. | 8 Nov 2014 28 Nov 2014 | |
| Music Using a Hearing Aid Can Sound Distorted A frequent complaint from people who use hearing aids is that music can sound distorted, and it's common for people to remove their hearing aids to listen to music.. | 28 Oct 2014 4 Dec 2020 | |
| iHEAR in Ear Hearing Device Review of the iHEAR HD hearing device an invisible high quality in the ear aid available at a much lower cost than prescribed hearing aids. | 7 Apr 2014 17 Dec 2021 | |
| Encoded Audio Signals Provide Second Screen Experiences at Most Disney Venues Groups of connected smartphones serve as a network receiving encoded messages and sharing them with each other using built-in Wi-Fi connections. | 20 Jul 2013 | |
| Hearing Aid Types, Styles & Bluetooth Technology Guide Explore hearing aid styles, Bluetooth hearing aids, and assistive listening devices to improve communication and quality of life for people with hearing loss. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Jul 2012 21 Jan 2026 |
| Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Technology Studies have linked hearing loss to depression falls memory and cognitive deterioration even career and financial loss. | 25 Jun 2012 26 Oct 2020 | |
| Bluetooth Technology for Hard of Hearing People This informative article provides a comprehensive overview of Bluetooth technology as used in hearing aids. | ✓ ✓ | 15 May 2012 21 Jan 2026 |
| SpeechEasy Device Reviews: Stuttering Treatment Options SpeechEasy uses altered auditory feedback to reduce stuttering by recreating the choral effect, helping users achieve 50-95% fluency improvement. | ✓ ✓ | 11 Nov 2011 31 Jan 2026 |
| Induction Hearing Loops for Assistive Hearing Induction loop systems take sounds directly from the source delivering it to the persons hearing aid. | 28 Oct 2011 9 Dec 2021 | |
| Hearing Impaired Americans Receive ReSound Hearing Aids at Colorado Mission ReSound donates hearing instruments and audiologists to mission trips throughout the US to provide hearing aids to Americans that cannot afford them. | 9 Jul 2011 15 Jun 2013 | |
| ADA Assistive Listening Systems From Listen Technologies Listen Technologies introduces four new assistive listening systems to meet the needs of the new ADA Standards. | 23 Jun 2011 | |
| Custom Tuned Personal Hearing Aids Hearing dummies are part of cutting-edge research that promises to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments. | 14 Jun 2011 7 Mar 2022 | |
| Potential Dangers of Hearing Aids and Listening Devices Sound safety Novel devices with rock 'n' roll roots may protect listeners from potential dangers of personal listening devices and hearing aids. | 13 May 2011 3 Apr 2022 | |
| ReSound Hearing Aid Adapts to Users Changing Amplification Needs The BTE provides patients with an adaptable hearing instrument solution should their hearing change over time. | 11 May 2011 15 Jun 2013 | |
| Lowering Hearing Aid Cost Doesn't Increase Purchases Lowering the cost of hearing aids does not improve hearing aid purchase for patients with partial insurance coverage or those who need to cover the entire cost out of pocket. | 11 May 2011 | |
| Learning to Use Hearing Aids for the First Time Many people who experience a hearing impairment find that upon receiving hearing aids, the experience is new and strange. | 28 Apr 2011 14 Apr 2022 | |
| Songbird Hearing Launches Songbird Clear Sound Enhancement Product Songbird Clear is a high-quality low-cost sound enhancement device available at retail for consumers who want to sharpen their hearing in hard-to-hear situations. | 31 Mar 2011 | |
| Making Hearing Aids Affordable Hearing Care Solutions enables health plans to offer a more valuable hearing aid benefit to their members. | 18 Feb 2011 | |
| ReSound Seminars to Help Patients Overcome Stigma of Hearing Loss ReSound is taking new steps to help hearing impaired overcome stigma associated with wearing a hearing aid and understand what they can do to hear better. | 18 Jan 2011 30 Mar 2026 | |
| Hybrid Cochlear Implant - Individuals With Partial Hearing Loss Effectiveness of new cochlear implant device to restore hearing for individuals with high-frequency hearing loss and functional low-frequency hearing. | 11 Jan 2011 | |
| ReSound Creates Revolutionary Design in Custom Hearing Aids Innovative hearing aid design improves patients ability to hear sound while decreasing wind noise and improving cosmetic appeal and natural directivity. | 4 Jan 2011 2 Dec 2018 | |
| Deaf Education: Changed by Cochlear Implantation Sue Archbold Chief Executive of The Ear Foundation, has been awarded a PdD cum laude. | 30 Sep 2010 | |
| Guide to Using Hearing Aids Learning to hear again using hearing aids is a journey that can be broken down in to five specific steps. | 21 Sep 2010 16 Sep 2012 | |
| Socioeconomic Status not Associated with Access to Cochlear Implants Poorer children with hearing loss appear to have equal access to cochlear implantation. | 19 Jul 2010 | |
| Cochlear Implants Less Beneficial in Seniors Cochlear implants appear to be slightly less beneficial in older patients. | 18 May 2010 | |
| Tips for Maintaining Your Hearing Aid A number of tips for maintaining your hearing aid in top condition. | 12 May 2010 3 Jun 2013 | |
| Implanted Hearing System Approved by FDA Esteem implanted hearing system used to treat moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss. | 18 Mar 2010 | |
| Siemens New Hearing Aid Models Siemens new hearing aid models Motion Explorer and Nitro meet a wider range of hearing losses for adults and children. | 28 Oct 2009 | |
| Making Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants Clearer Based on a cochlear model new technology is being developed to improve capabilities of existing cochlear implants and digital hearing aids. | 5 Aug 2009 16 Sep 2015 | |
| Songbird Hearing Aid - Sleek Design Great Sound Quality The Songbird Hearing Aid has revolutionized the way those with mild to moderate hearing loss live independent lifestyles. | 29 Jan 2009 16 Sep 2012 | |
| Easy to Use Jitterbug Cell Phone for Seniors Jitterbug cell phones feature large buttons and display screen and are easy to use for seniors and people with vision impairments. | 21 Jan 2009 25 Oct 2015 | |
| Text Phones for the Deaf Review of currently available text phones and cell phones for the deaf and hearing impaired. | 20 Jan 2009 26 Jan 2018 | |
| Hearing Aids: How They Work, Types, Reviews Information regarding hearing aids including how they work what to look for when purchasing and digital hearing aid comparisons. | 17 Jan 2009 21 Apr 2022 | |
| Communication Devices for Hearing Loss A review of assistive products designed for persons suffering from hearing impairments to aid them to hear better. | 17 Jan 2009 | |
| Behind the Ear Hearing Aids Behind the ear are one of the most popular types of hearing aid products available for the hearing impaired today. | 17 Jan 2009 12 Jun 2024 | |
| Examples of Helpful Assistive Listening Devices Besides hearing aids there are many other assistive listening devices that can help you hear with or without your hearing aid. | ✓ | 17 Jan 2009 9 Feb 2025 |
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