Every May

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Raising awareness about communication disorders and the vital role of special service providers — including educational audiologists — in providing life-changing services.

#NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy #edauds #eaa

Why It Matters for Educational Audiology

More than 5.1 million children and teens ages 6–19 in the United States have some degree of hearing loss (ASHA). Early identification and intervention in the school setting make a measurable difference in academic outcomes.

Educational audiologists are uniquely positioned to bridge clinical hearing care and classroom access — from hearing screening programs and hearing assistive technology management to 504/IEP team participation and teacher in-service training.

Spread the Word

Use #EdAudAdvocacy, #NSLHM, #edauds, #eaa on social media. Share posts from EAA to amplify the message.

Tag @EduAud so the community can see your efforts!

Educate Your Schools

Share EAA's infographics and resource library materials with teachers, administrators, and parents during May. Use resources from Noisy Planet and Dangerous Decibels to teach students about safe listening.

Offer a brief in-service on hearing loss in the classroom or how hearing assistive technology supports learning.

Classroom Activities

Use EAA's printable activities to teach students about hearing, listening, and the technology that helps their peers learn. AAA also offers resources just for kids and young adults.

Hearing Technology Scavenger Hunt — Students explore their school to find various types of amplification, remote microphones, HAT systems, and more (PDF)

Thank You Door Posters — Printable posters for students and staff to write thank-you messages. Available for: Educational Audiologist | School Nurse | SLP | Teacher of the DHH | Teacher

My Hearing Technology Worksheet — Students identify their devices, draw and label them, and write about what helps them hear best in class (PDF)

Who Helps Me Hear at School? — A matching activity where students connect school professionals to what they do to support hearing (PDF)

Celebrate and Connect

Join the EAA Community to connect with fellow educational audiologists, share NSLHM activities, and swap ideas for school-based awareness events.

Recognize colleagues, SLPs, and teachers who support students with hearing and communication needs. Connect families with organizations like Hands & Voices and the National Deaf Center.

Also in May

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4–8, 2026 | National Teacher Day: May 5

Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, general education teachers, and itinerant staff are essential partners in supporting students with hearing loss. Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time for educational audiologists to recognize the educators who go the extra mile — checking hearing aids each morning, wearing a remote microphone, adjusting seating, previewing vocabulary, and advocating for their students every day.

#ThankATeacher #NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy

Write a Personal Note and Put it on Their Door — A handwritten thank-you note acknowledging a specific way the teacher supports DHH students — like consistently using the remote microphone or checking in about hearing technology — goes a long way. Download EAA's printable teacher thank-you sign to decorate their door.

Drop Off a Treat — Bring coffee, a small gift card, or a snack basket to the teachers you collaborate with. Attach a note like, "Thanks for being a great partner in helping our students hear and learn!"

Send an Email to Their Principal — Let school administrators know how a particular teacher has gone above and beyond for students with hearing loss. Public recognition from another professional carries real weight.

Share a Resource — Give teachers something useful — an EAA infographic about classroom acoustics, a quick-reference card for hearing technology troubleshooting, or a link to a helpful webinar.

May 1 — School Principals' Day | Principals are key partners in securing educational audiology services and supporting students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

May 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation Week | See above for ways to thank the teachers you work with!

May 6 — National School Nurse Day | School nurses are often the first to notice hearing concerns and are valuable partners in hearing screening programs.

May 18 — National Speech-Language Pathologist Day | SLPs and educational audiologists collaborate closely to support students with hearing and communication needs.

Social Media Toolkit

Copy, customize, and share these sample posts throughout May.

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Did you know educational audiologists ensure that students with hearing loss have equal access to learning? Learn more at edaud.org. #NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy #audpeeps

More than 5 million children and teens ages 6–19 have some degree of hearing loss (ASHA). Early identification by school-based audiologists makes all the difference. Learn how at edaud.org. #NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy

Every child deserves to hear their teacher clearly. Educational audiologists manage hearing assistive technology, conduct screenings, and collaborate with IEP teams to make that happen. #NSLHM #audpeeps #EdAudAdvocacy

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! A special thank you to the teachers who wear remote microphones, check hearing aids, and go the extra mile every day for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. You are essential partners in access. #ThankATeacher #NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy

Thank you to the educational audiologists, SLPs, and teachers who support students with hearing and communication needs every day. You're making a real difference! #NSLHM #EdAudAdvocacy

What Does an Educational Audiologist Do? — Learn from EAA about the role of an educational audiologist and the services they provide in schools

Hands & Voices — Parent-driven support for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing

National Deaf Center — Transition resources and school supports for DHH students

CDC: Hearing Loss in Children — Data, research, and resources on childhood hearing loss

NIDCD: Quick Statistics on Hearing — National hearing loss statistics and research from the National Institutes of Health

Noisy Planet (NIH) — Safe listening education for kids and tweens — great for classroom activities

Dangerous Decibels — Hearing conservation education program for schools

EAA Infographics — Shareable visuals on educational audiology topics

EAA Resource Library — Guides, templates, and practice resources

EAA Position Statements — Share with administrators and decision-makers

EdAuD Scope of Practice — What educational audiologists do

Follow EAA on Social Media

NSLHM Home Page — Posters, Zoom backgrounds, social media images, and more

May Is Better Hearing Month — Graphics, promo materials, press release templates, and proclamation templates

Children and Hearing Loss — Consumer-friendly information for families

Just for Kids and Young Adults — Kid-oriented hearing health resources

Consumer Fact Sheets — Shareable hearing health fact sheets for families and the public

Listening and Communication Strategies — Printable handout to share with teachers and families (PDF)

#NSLHM • #EdAudAdvocacy • #edauds • #eaa