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How Loud Is Too Loud? How Long Is Too Long?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a condition that is totally preventable. Find out how you can protect yourself and your children.

Disorders of the Ear
There are numerous diseases and conditions of the ear. Each of these affect your hearing in different ways:

Catalogs.com: The facts on hearing advancement devices
There is an astounding array of hearing advancement options available.

Decibel Levels Chart
This chart displays the decibel level of many common sounds.

Health Alert: Tinnitus
Information from the League for the Hard of Hearing and others about Tinnitus, plus one man's story.

Ask Ms. Heard It All Before
Our agony aunt answers your questions about hearing loss and assistive devices.

Should You Dry Your Hearing Aid Batteries?
Studies show that leaving your hearing aid battery in while drying your aid can prolong battery life.

Smoke & CO Alarm Accessibility
Useful tips on how to be certain that everyone in your home knows when the fire or carbon monoxide alarm goes off.

Using your TTY
TTY instructions and etiquette, including a list of typing abbreviations common in TTY conversations.

Communication Tips
Tips for the hearing and hard of hearing.

Using the Relay
A step-by-step guide to using the Relay Service to place and receive TTY and VCO calls.

What is a Telecoil?
A lot of assistive devices require a telecoil, but what is it?

Cochlear Implants
Facts and figures about the controversial technology.

My Bionic Quest for Bolero
From an article published in Wired Magazine, a man's attempt to enjoy music again with a cochlear implant.

Assistive Devices and Other Hearing Aids
Assistive devices, how they work, and how they can benefit you.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The text of this important act.

Which Amplified Telephone is Right for You?
Compare the features of amplified phones with this useful chart.

Which Alarm Clock is Right for You?
Compare the features of alarm clocks with this useful chart.

SoundBytes in the News
Breaking news from SoundBytes.

Hearing Aids and Cell Phones - Some Practical Advice
It can be daunting trying to find a cell phone. We have exactly what you should look for.

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