American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

Representing the interests of approximately 14,000 audiologists nationwide, the Academy is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. The Academy enhances the ability of its members to achieve career and practice objectives through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders and audiologic services. Holds annual convention; see the Academy website for date and location. Resources include a professional magazine and journal, professional computer software/assisted education, online professional/consumer publications (some in Spanish), an audiologist locator, and a professional membership directory. The American Academy Audiology Foundation promotes philanthropy in support of research, education, and public awareness in audiology and hearing science.