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The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care.
ADA was founded by nine practitioners in 1977, as the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, to foster and support the professional dispensing of hearing aids by qualified audiologists in rehabilitative practices. Later, in 1988, ADA developed the concept of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree and provided much of the energy behind the movement for the transition of audiology to a doctoring healthcare profession. This goal, as well, has been largely met, as the Au.D. is now the minimum degree for audiology practice offered by educational institutions in the United States.
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Hosted by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) since 2016, the AuDacity Conference is the premier annual event designed for audiologists seeking to lead, innovate, and connect. Held each fall, AuDacity draws practitioners, thought leaders, educators, and industry partners together for several days of dynamic programming, hands-on learning, and meaningful collaboration.