Ear Community

We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal (atresia), and facial challenges. These picnics provide an educational opportunity for families to learn about their medical options, share experiences, mingle with medical professionals to get the facts about surgical options and prosthetics, and learn morn about hearing loss and hearing devices. The organization hosts a web blog where families can write in with questions and comments re: hearing issues. Further, the organization organizes an online gift exchange to maintain a connection to the families. In 2023, the organization assisted over 64,000 people online.The organization provides hearing and educational information to children with hearing loss and related issues due to microtia and atresia. Hearing devices are awarded to deserving individuals at no cost to them. Each candidate prepares an application which includes the details of their hearing loss. We also request proof from an audiologist of the loss. We further require proof that their medical insurance provider has denied a claim for a device or that they are financially unable to buy a device. In 2023, the organization received 7 hearing devices to provide to qualified recipients.