# Latest News [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-04.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76:ada-opposes-nv-ab-177-which-would-inappropriately-authorize-hearing-aid-dealers-to-perform-tinnitus-treatment-and-cerumen-management-services&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 28, 2025 ADA Opposes NV AB 177 Which Would Inappropriately Authorize Hearing Aid Dealers to Perform Tinnitus Treatment and Cerumen Management Services On Monday, February 24, 2025, ADA’s executive director testified in opposition to Nevada Assembly Bill 177, which would narrow requirements for licensure for hearing aid specialists, authorize them to perform cerumen management and tinnitus treatment services, and tie the training for tinnitus treatment to a certificate program owned and operated by the International Hearing Society! Interestingl… [ READ MORE ](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76:ada-opposes-nv-ab-177-which-would-inappropriately-authorize-hearing-aid-dealers-to-perform-tinnitus-treatment-and-cerumen-management-services&catid=14) [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-02-25-maryland.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77:maryland-audiologists-testify-about-outcomes-from-the-maryland-audiology-practice-act-modernization&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 28, 2025 Maryland Audiologists Testify about Outcomes from the Maryland Audiology Practice Act Modernization On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA) Legislative Chair, ADA Past President and Advocacy Chair, Dr. Alicia Spoor, testified in support of MD SB 919 to further refine Maryland’s audiology practice statute, which was overhauled in 2024. Also present in support of SB 919 were ADA members Dr. Leigh McCarthy, Dr. Melissa Segev, Dr. Brianna Bruno Holtan, and MAA lobbyist Gi… [ READ MORE ](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77:maryland-audiologists-testify-about-outcomes-from-the-maryland-audiology-practice-act-modernization&catid=14) [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-02-28-stairs-01.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78:ar-sb-118-gets-unanimous-do-pass-from-arkansas-senate-public-health-welfare-and-labor-committee-arkansas-audiologists-students-and-ada-president-strike-all-the-right-chords&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 28, 2025 AR SB 118 Gets Unanimous “Do Pass” from Arkansas Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee: Arkansas Audiologists, Students, and ADA President Strike All the Right Chords On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, audiologists representing the Arkansas Academy of Audiology (ARAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the Student Academy of Doctors of Audiology (SADA) testified in support of AR SB 118 to modernize the Arkansas audiology practice statute and align it with audiologists’ training and education. Read AR SB 118 Read ADA’s Letter of Support View the Tes… [ READ MORE ](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78:ar-sb-118-gets-unanimous-do-pass-from-arkansas-senate-public-health-welfare-and-labor-committee-arkansas-audiologists-students-and-ada-president-strike-all-the-right-chords&catid=14) [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2025/2025-02-20-oregon-01.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80:oregon-audiologists-and-adas-executive-director-testify-in-support-of-or-sb-943-to-modernize-audiologys-scope-of-practice&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 20, 2025 Oregon Audiologists and ADA’s Executive Director Testify in Support of OR SB 943 to Modernize Audiology’s Scope of Practice On Thursday, February 20, 2025, audiologists representing the Northwest Academy of Audiology (NWAA) made the case for OR SB 943 to modernize the Oregon audiology practice act to better reflect the education, training, and expertise of Doctors of Audiology. Testimony in support of the legislation was delivered by NWAA Past President and ADA State Advocacy Chair, Dr. Bryan Greenaway, NWAA President… [ READ MORE ](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80:oregon-audiologists-and-adas-executive-director-testify-in-support-of-or-sb-943-to-modernize-audiologys-scope-of-practice&catid=14) [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-03.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81:state-audvocacy-efforts-take-center-stage-in-february&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 18, 2025 State AuDvocacy Efforts Take Center Stage in February The February 2025 issue of the AuDioGram is dedicated to several key state advocacy initiatives! ADA members—please remember to join your state audiology association! Please also remember that ADA will discount your ADA membership if you are a member of your state audiology association to help cover that cost. Please contact Parker Allen for details. ADA is committed to advancing the state and f… [ READ MORE ](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81:state-audvocacy-efforts-take-center-stage-in-february&catid=14) [![](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/events/audacity-2025.jpg)](https://www.audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:ada-and-maa-to-co-host-audacity-2025-empowered&catid=14) **POSTED:** February 17, 2025 ADA and MAA to Co-Host AuDacity 2025: "Empowered" The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA) are excited to announce that they have partnered to co-host AuDacity 2025: EMPOWERED! This premier event will take place September 25-28, 2025, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., uniting audiologists from Maryland and across the nation for advocacy, education, and professional development. 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