Resources For Hearing Loss
Many helpful resources are available to you and those impacted by hearing loss.
What Resources Are Available For Me?
HLAA Boulder offers a variety of resources to help people with hearing loss stay connected, informed, and engaged. Explore the resources below to find services and organizations that can help you navigate hearing loss and make the most of life with hearing loss.
Local Resources
- Utilize the Buying Hearing Aids in Colorado guide that covers hearing evaluations, hearing aid features, wireless connectivity, verification, contracts, returns, and complaints.
- The Colorado Open Caption Movie Group is celebrating its 5th Anniversary since some Colorado movie theaters began regularly screening open caption movies or offering them upon request.
- All four HLAA Colorado chapters are pleased and honored to have been among the first organizations to partner with OC Movie Club in May 2025. OC Movie Club is a free service that helps individuals find open-captioned movies at theaters near them, making it easier for people with hearing loss to enjoy the movie-going experience with greater accessibility and inclusion. Read more and register.
- Join the Colorado Open Caption Movie Facebook Group
- HLAA Boulder is a proud community partner with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF). All films are 100% captioned to enjoy in homes worldwide. Watch now past award-winning CEFF films, which are 100% captioned since 2022.
- People with hearing loss can face communication challenges during medical appointments, hospital stays, and other health care settings. Find resources to help.
Find Helpful HLAA Resources
- Hearing Loss 101: Get an introduction to preventing, identifying and navigating hearing loss.
- Finding the Right Professional for Your Situation: Not all specialists are the same! Learn the difference between audiologists, otolaryngologists (ENTs) and hearing instrument specialists.
- Hearing Assistive Technology: Explore devices, tools, software, and equipment that can help you better understand speech, music, and other sounds, making it easier to communicate and participate in everyday life.
- The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss: Explore resources and information to help you navigate the emotional aspects of hearing loss. Explore strategies for coping with the challenges of hearing loss, building resilience, and finding support for yourself and your loved ones.