Providing quality technology
For those
-at risk of hearing impairment
-with perceived hearing impairment
37.5M US adults report hearing troubles
466M worldwide with disabling loss
>900M worldwide projected by 2050
1.1B young adults worldwide at risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss due to recreational exposures
26M US adults with permanent damage due to excessive noise exposures
$3000 average cost of hearing aids in US
Most need 2
Not covered by insurance
75% with hearing impairment do not use hearing aids
High cost, stigma, low quality are major concerns
Global focus on improving awareness, access, affordability
US FDA rule for Over-The -Counter Hearing Aids (2020)
WHO Make Listening Safe (MaLiSa) initiative for safe listening
Hearing Aids one of five global 'Priority Assistive Products'
We develop technology for hearing healthcare
Our mission
To provide user-centered, quality, accessible,
value-based
products
aligned with
US and UN standards
Our vision
To promote hearing healthcare worldwide
REFERENCES:
US National Institute of Health
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
US Food and Drug Administration
United Nations
World Health Organization
International Telecommunications Union
Global Partnership for Assistive Technology
