World Hearing Day: ASHA-HLAA Member Digital Toolkit

World Hearing Day, an observance designated by the World Health Organization, aims to promote ear and hearing care around the world. It is celebrated annually on March 3. The 2023 World Hearing Day theme is Ear and hearing care for all!

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) have long been champions for ear and hearing care. Key areas of public education include the importance of hearing protection to help prevent hearing loss, as well as the value of timely, effective intervention. The resources below cover a variety of topics related to ear and hearing care.

Help promote World Hearing Day! Share the following resources with consumers, allied professionals, and other audiences via your website, blog, social media accounts, or newsletter. You do not need to obtain permission from ASHA, HLAA, or WHO to use these resources (unless otherwise noted).

WHO Promotional Resources (Note: if you modify these resources in any way, you must remove WHO’s logo.)

World Hearing Day Article Template for ASHA Members [DOCX] (Note: this may be customized without permission.)

PSA Campaign: Act Now on Hearing

PSA Campaign: Real Stories