Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

10/19/2026

What happens when teens finally meet the people who make them feel seen, heard, and understood? 💙

Discover Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) and the connections, friendships, and leadership opportunities it creates. Learn more at agbell.org/student-programs/loft.

10/17/2026

The AG Bell Connect proposal deadline has been extended! 🌏

There's still time to share your expertise, research, or lived experience with a worldwide audience. Proposals are now due Friday, October 23.

AG Bell Connect is our first global virtual symposium and community forum, June 22-24, 2027, bringing together families, professionals, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn, connect, and inspire one another.

🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://agbell.org/event/ag-bell-connect-virtual-global-symposium-community-forum/

10/16/2026

"What if nobody accepts me for having hearing loss?" 🎙️

If you've ever asked yourself this before a job interview or internship, you're not alone. In Episode 4 of Come On, Let's Hear It!, Emerson and Ammanu sit down with Matthew Bacher to get real about the fear of rejection in the workplace.

Watch the full episode at the link in bio.

10/10/2026

Happy World Audiologists Day! 👂💙

Today, AG Bell honors the audiologists who keep people connected at every stage of life, from children building communication skills to adults navigating changes in hearing. They take the time to understand each family's needs and partner with them to find the right care and support.

Every day, audiologists make a difference in the lives of the children and adults they serve, helping people who are deaf and hard of hearing live a life without limits.

Share this post with an audiologist or give them a shout-out below!

10/07/2026

🎙️ Episode 4 of Come On, Let's Hear It! is here!

"If you don't know how to do something in your own industry, there's somebody else who's probably gone there and done it before." 🎬

Emerson and Ammanu sit down with Matthew Bacher, a film industry professional who is deaf and hard of hearing, to talk about landing a Disney set as a film student, the Facebook group that solved his radio problem, and why so few crew members behind the camera are deaf and hard of hearing.

Watch the full episode on YouTube at the link in bio, and let us know in the comments what you want to hear next! 🎧

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Is your teen preparing for college? 🎓

Join our next AG Bell Parent Chat on Thursday, October 8, from 8:00 to 9:00 PM ET. Connect with other parents and learn how to support your family through the move from high school to college.

Register at the link in bio or at https://agbell.org/event/preparing-for-college-helping-your-teen-with-hearing-loss-transition-successfully/

10/01/2026

Join us for the 2026 Virtual Fall Forum: Gene Therapy for Pediatric Hearing Loss! 🧬

• Thursday, October 29
• 2:30 to 6:00 PM ET

Virtual and live only (no on-demand recording)

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Eliot Shearer of Boston Children's Hospital, will share the latest evidence on gene therapy, followed by case studies and a live expert panel.

CEUs available through AAA, ASHA, and the AG Bell Academy.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio or www.agbell.org/2026fallforum

09/30/2026

⏰ CEU deadline reminder!

Did you watch the 2026 Global LSL Symposium On-Demand? Don't forget to claim your continuing education credits before October 8.

CEUs are available through:

-American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
-American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
-AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language

Don't wait until the last minute. Claim your credits today!