Audiology Professional Organisations, Associations & Societies

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Audiology Societies and Professional Organisations

Audiology related professional organisations, associations and societies from around the world are listed here. In addition you may also wish to view the audiology events section of this website which contains a diary listing many of the events, conferences and professional development courses run by the professional organisations mentioned.

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UK Audiology Organisations

British Academy of Audiology (BAA)
This website details the activities of the newly formed British Academy of Audiology, which was formed from the merger of the British Association of Audiological Scientist (BAAS), the British Association of Audiologists (BAAT) and the British Society of Hearing Therapists (BSHT)
British Association of Audiological Physicians (BAAP)
The British Association of Audiological Physicians represents physicians in the United Kingdom that specialise in the field of Audiological Medicine.
British Society of Audiology (BSA)
The British Society of Audiology aims to increase knowledge of hearing and balance and to enhance audiological practice by dissemination and education.
British Association of Community Doctors in Audiology (BACDA)
This website contains information for community doctors that work in audiology.
British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA)
The British Association of Educational Audiologists promote good practice in educational audiology for all deaf and hearing impaired children throughout the United Kingdom.
British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)
This website reflects the activities of the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf, which is the professional organisation for teachers of the deaf in the United Kingdom.
British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA)
BSHAA is the professional body which represents and promotes the interests of the private hearing aid profession within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
British Tinnitus Association
The British Tinnitus Association provides information for tinnitus patients and is involved in the dissemination of information about tinnitus and encourages and finances research into the condition.
British Society of Neuro-Otology (BSNO)
Aims to provide a forum for informal discussion and the opportunity to present research in related topics of Neuro-Otology, Balance Disorders and Vestibular Science.
Defeating Deafness
Defeating Deafness is the UK's only national charity dedicated to helping hearing-impaired people through medical research and education. It exists to secure radical improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of hearing impairment.
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
The National Deaf Children's Society is an organisation of parents, families and carers which exists to support parents in enabling their child to maximise their skills and abilities; and works to facilitate this process by every means possible. Its fundamental role is to advocate for parents and carers as and when appropriate, whilst at all times ensuring the child's welfare is paramount.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. The aims of the RNID are to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people.

European Audiology Organisations

European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) - website content available in both English and German languages
The union aims to bring together hearing aid acousticians, scientists and laymen with an interest in trade-specific issues, who want to take part in specialised further education and vocational training (Germany)
German Audiology Society (DGA) - website language: German
The website for the German Audiology Society (Deutsche Gellschaft für Audiologie e.V. - DGA). An english translation for this website is available here using google translate. (Oldenburg, Germany)
Irish Society of Audiology
This is the official website of the Irish Society of Audiology. (Ireland)
Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (ISHAA)
This is a professional society for audiologists in Ireland who are in private practice. The society was established in order to encourage and develop the science and practice of hearing aid audiology. (Ireland)
Italian Society of Audiology (SIAF) - language: Italian
This is the website for the Italian Society of Audiology (Società Italiana di Audiologia e Foniatria - SIAF). (Italy)
National Union of Audiologists, Belgium - website available in french & dutch
This is the website for the National Uniion of Audiologists in Belgium. This site is available in two languages which are: french (de l'Union Nationale des Audiciens - UNAS) and dutch (Nationale Unie der Audiciens - NUAS). (Belgium)
Nordic Audiology Society (NAS) - website in mixed languages with a little in English
The Nordic Audiology Society (Nordisk Audiologisk Selskab) covers 30 member organisations in 5 nordic countries, which are: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The society was started in 1960 and it used to publish its own journal Scandinavian Audiology. This journal has since merged with 2 others to form the International Journal of Audiology (IJA), of which NAS is part owner. (Scandinavia)

Australian, New Zealand & Asian Audiology Organisations

Asia Pacific Society for the Study of Speech, Language and Hearing
This society was formed to allow the exchange of research and clinical ideas relating to all aspects of normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing. Its objectives include to promote research and to facilitate the publication of relavent research in the Asia Pacific Rim countries. (Asia Pacific Rim Countries - headoffice based in NewZealand)
Audiological Society of Australia (ASA)
This is the professional body for audiologists in Australia. It aims to pursue and promote the knowledge and practice of audiology. (Australia)
Australian College of Audiology (ACAuD)
The Australian College of Audiology aims to promote and develop the science and practice of hearing care through the education and support of its members. (Australia)
Hong Kong Society of Audiology
The Hong Kong Society of Audiology's objectives include: keeping their members informed of the latest envelopments in audiology, promoting research in audiology and related fields, and to serve as a channel of communication amongst members, local, and overseas professional bodies on matters related to audiology, education, hearing and speech sciences. (Hong Kong, China)
Indian Speech Language and Hearing Association (ISHA)
Indian Speech Language and Hearing Association is the professional association for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists working in India. They aim to promote and maintain high standards of practice, provide a code of ethics, provide continuing education for their members and keep a register of suitably qualified personnel in India. (India)
Japan Audiological Society - language: Japanese, see link below for translation
This society was established in 1956 and they publish the scientific journal called Audiology Japan. An english translation of the Japan Audiology Society website is available here using google translate. (Japan)
Malaysian Association of Speech Language and Hearing (MASH)
This is the professional body governing the speech-language pathology and audiology profession in Malaysia. (Malaysia)
New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS)
The professional body for Audiologists in New Zealand, which aims to foster interest and excellence in Audiology for the benefit of individuals with hearing loss and their families. (New Zealand)
Speech Language Hearing Association of the Republic of China - language: Chinese-Mandarin
This society was founded in 1986. (Note: individual pages from this site, such as the home page or the society objectives page, can often be translated from traditional-chinese to english using the alta-vista babel fish online software.)

African & Middle East Audiology Organisations

Saudi Speech Pathology & Audiology Association (SSPAA)
The Saudi Speech Pathology & Audiology Association is an organisation working to promote a better quality of communication for children and adults with communication disorders in Saudi Arabia. (Saudi Arabia)
South African Association of Audiologists (SAAA)
This is an interest group which represents and is supported by South African Audiologists employed in all fraternities. The aim and purpose of SAAA is to develop and promote audiology to the public, medical and educational fraternities and other related healthcare professions. (South Africa)
South African Speech Language Hearing Association (SASLHA)
The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association is committed to ensuring accessible and appropriate services for all persons with communication disorders. It further aims to develop and co-ordinate the skills and resources of the communication professionals. (South Africa)

American Audiology Organisations

National audiology organisations for Canada and the USA are listed below. In addition, you may also be interested in viewing our more detailed state-by-state local audiology organisations list for the USA.

Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA)
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is a professional organisation dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care. (USA)
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
The American Academy of Audiology promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness and support of research. (USA)
American Auditory Society (AAS)
The Society aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the ear, hearing and balance (including disorders); leading to prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation. (USA)
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) aims to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities. (USA).
Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)
The Association for Research in Otolaryngology is an international association of scientists and physicians dedicated to scientific exploration among all of the disciplines in the field of otolaryngology. Research efforts involve the ear, nose, head, neck and related functions including hearing, balance, speech, taste and smell among others. (USA)
Audiology Foundation of America (AFA)
The AFA is an organisation that is committed to transform audiology into a doctoral profession in the United States, with high quality education and training. (USA)
Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA)
The Canadian Academy of Audiology is a professional organisation dedicated to enhancing the profession of Audiology. (Canada)
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
The Canadian national body for Speech & Language Pathologists and Audiologists supports the professional development and competency of its members. It also champions the needs for those with communication disorders. (Canada)
Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)
The Canadian Hearing Society provides services that enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, and that encourage prevention of hearing loss. (Canada)
Educational Audiology Association (EAA)
The Educational Audiology Association is an international organisation of Audiologists and related professionals who deliver a full spectrum of hearing services to all children, particularly those in educational settings. (USA)
Military Audiology Association (MAA)
The Military Audiology Association is a specialised organisation that is interested in the application of audiology in the military. (USA)
National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)
The NHCA are dedicated to the prevention of hearing loss. Their mission includes: to provide professional development, skills & education, to encourage research in noise and hearing conservation, to promote occupational hearing conservation programmes, and to participate in standards, regulatory & legislative activity. (USA)
Vestibular Disorders Association
VEDA is a nonprofit organization that provides information to the public and health professionals about inner-ear balance disorders such as Ménière’s disease, BPPV, and labyrinthitis. (USA)

International Audiology Organisations

Hearing International (HI)
Hearing International is an independent, non-governmental organisation. It is the International Agency for the Prevention and Management of Deafness and Hearing Impairment.
International ERA Study Group (IERASG)
The IERASG is a society organised for the express purpose of providing an open forum for the discussion of physiologic signals generated within the auditory system.
International Society of Audiology (ISA)
Includes the science of hearing, the modelling of the auditory system, the management of hearing impaired people, both of the very young with their special problems of language development and of the elderly with the social implications of hearing impairment for work and social integration.