Butterflies in Motion Gala 2026
Ticket Link: https://onecau.se/bim2026 Description: Step into the golden age of Hollywood on Friday, October 23, at the reimagined 12th Annual Butterflies in Motion Gala, now an evening event! This year’s celebration combines timeless glamour with an inspiring purpose: supporting the children and families of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy. Wear your favorite cocktail attire and join…
Back-to-School, Back-to-Routine: Hearing Success for Children in Music Programs
When a child with hearing loss joins a music program, the goal is often much bigger than learning songs. Music can help children become more comfortable with sound, strengthen listening skills and build confidence in communication. For many children, music becomes a natural and enjoyable way to practice hearing. At , music is woven into…
Ashleigh Gross
Ashleigh Gross’s journey to Heuser has been anything but ordinary. While she originally attended school to learn special effects makeup, she ultimately decided that her passion lied in a career centered on compassion and helping others. Ashleigh first worked with animals as an academy-trained dog groomer and later transitioned to working with children. These roles…
Mya Alcorn
Mya is passionate about helping others and creating a welcoming, positive experience for every patient. She enjoys working in healthcare because it allows her to provide compassionate support while building meaningful connections! She is dependable, organized, and always eager to learn and grow professionally. Outside of work, Mya enjoys traveling and exploring new places and…
Samara Haskins
Samara is a dedicated healthcare professional who holds an associates of science degree and a CNA license. She is passionate about helping others and creating a positive experience for each and every patient. With experience in patient care and customer service, Samara goes above and beyond to ensure all patients feel comfortable, heard, and valued. …
Anna Hilbrich
Anna graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She is now in her final year of graduate studies to complete her Doctorate in Audiology at Indiana University. Anna has always had an interest in the hearing process and how the body functions. These interests, as well as a passion for science and…
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Announces New Chapter of Growth Under the Leadership of Jennifer Cattell
New Education Director brings more than three decades of educational leadership to support the Academy’s next phase of growth Louisville, KY (July 16, 2026): Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is proud to announce an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Jennifer Cattell as Education Director. A respected educational leader with more than 30 years of…
How Many Different Types of Hearing Loss Are There?
Hearing loss is a common condition—it’s estimated that almost 30 million Americans have hearing loss that would be helped with hearing aids—but there are different varieties and nuances that make it unique for every individual. Broadly speaking, we can sort hearing loss into three different types, and into smaller subtypes after that. Sensorineural Hearing Loss…
Jennifer Cattell
Kayleigh Von Hoene
Kayleigh graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences. She is now pursuing a Doctor of Audiology degree from Wichita State University and is on track to graduate in 2027. Kayleigh decided to pursue audiology after experiencing hearing issues of her own while growing up! Seeing the…
Allison Cardwell
Allison graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her minor in ASL unlocked a passion for audiology, and she is now a third-year graduate student completing her Doctorate in Audiology. Allison’s enjoys audiology because it allows her to combine her love of science and problem solving with genuine…
Five Signs It’s Time for a Repeat Hearing Test
Hearing tests aren’t a one-and-done affair. You should be regularly retesting your hearing to monitor for changes. You may be wondering if it’s time for a retest. Why We Retest Your Hearing Sensorineural hearing loss—the most common type of hearing loss, often caused by aging or loud noise exposure—continues to develop gradually. While hearing aids…
How to Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park with Hearing Loss
The 66th season of the beloved Kentucky Shakespeare Festival kicks off on May 27th! Even if you’re not a devout Shakespeare fan, don’t let hearing loss deter you from attending this iconic, free, family-friendly event in our community. Hearing Challenges at Festivals Festivals and outdoor performances can present difficulties for people with hearing loss. While…
Louisville-Based Nonprofit Brings Free Hearing Screenings to Hardin County Elementary Schools
KY HEARS Expands Access to No-Cost Hearing Care for Hardin County Students and Families Louisville, KY (April 27, 2026): KY HEARS, an initiative of Heuser Hearing Institute (HHI), is expanding access to vital hearing healthcare services in Hardin County by providing free, on-site hearing screenings for elementary students through partnerships with local schools and community…
Hear On The River – Jazz Night 2026
Event Description: Join us on Saturday, June 27, for a special evening of music and drinks in downtown Louisville to support the students at Heuser Hearing & Language Academy! Hear on the River: Jazz Night will feature a live performance by Louisville’s own Carly Johnson in the Frazier History Museum’s Speakeasy. Savor passed appetizers and sip signature cocktails…
Cookie-Bite Hearing Loss: A Rare Type of Hearing Loss
After your hearing test, your results are printed on a chart known as an audiogram. Your hearing thresholds will be indicated by points on a graph and connected by a line. For most people with hearing loss, the line is flat or trends downward in the higher frequencies. For people with cookie-bite hearing loss, however,…
Chelsea Umano
Chelsea joined the Heuser team in March 2026, bringing a strong background in business and accounting. She earned her Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business Administration from Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York, and went on to complete her Master of Science in Professional Accounting from Syracuse University. Chelsea is a Certified Public Bookkeeper and…
Jillian Wise
Jillian Wise joined the Heuser team in March 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University Southeast. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new experiences, reading, and getting outdoors. Jillian is excited to get involved and…
Renovations Bring Temporary Closure, Long‑Term Benefits for Old Louisville Clinic
We are excited to announce that we will soon begin much-needed renovations at our Old Louisville office on 117 E. Kentucky Street. The clinic on our main campus has been operating at its current location in a former elementary school built in 1886, so we look forward to redesigning and upgrading outdated facilities to reflect…
Patient Portal
We are pleased to introduce a new, secure connection for our patients to access their personal information. If you are a current patient of Heuser Hearing Institute and do not have an account set up yet, please give us a call at (502) 584-3573 to receive an invitation via email.
The Inner Ear: Hearing and Balance
You probably associate your ears with your ability to hear. This is, of course, correct, but did you know that your ears are also a critical component of your ability to balance? Inside your inner ear, there is a cluster of organs known as the labyrinth, and these fascinating organs are the central organs of…
Valentine’s Day Hearts: The Surprising Connection Between Your Heart and Your Hearing
Heart decorations, heart balloons, heart-shaped candy; no doubt about it, love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is February 14th, so let’s talk about your heart and how it can have an effect on your hearing. How Your Heart Affects Your Ears In the inner ear, there’s an organ called the cochlea. The cochlea houses…
Gateway on Broadway Clinic
Black History Month Family Literacy Night
How Everyday Sounds May Be Harming Your Hearing
We live in a noisy world. Alarms, television, kitchen appliances, traffic, loud music, sirens and industrial activities are prevalent in our daily lives. It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans are regularly exposed to hazardous levels of sound, but what sounds are considered hazardous? And how can we prevent damage to our hearing? Measuring…
Holiday Parties and Hearing Protection
The festive part of the season comes from spending quality time with family, friends and loved ones. As your social calendar fills up with holiday parties and New Year’s Eve parties, it’s time to consider something often overlooked at events like this: the noise. How Loud Is Too Loud? Music, parades and countdowns on TV,…
Using Hearing Aids on Windy Days
Fall is transitioning into winter, which means changing temperatures and air pressures, which means wind. Windy weather can be a nuisance, but it poses an extra challenge for hearing aid users: wind noise. What Causes Wind Noise? Wind noise happens with any microphone in conditions with fast-moving air. Wind, cycling or driving with the window…
Thanksgiving Food Drive
When: Now through November 26, 2025 Old Louisville: 117 E. Kentucky St., Louisville, KY 40203 Lyndon: 417 Benjamin Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 Breckenridge: 2932 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 1, Louisville, KY 40220 In memory of our former colleague, Tiffanie Fuller, we are hosting a Thanksgiving food drive. You can drop off non-perishable food in the boxes at our…
Holiday Food Drive
What to Expect at Your Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment
Now that you’ve had your hearing evaluated and selected your hearing aid style, it’s time for your hearing aid fitting appointment. This is an integral part of the process, and you’ll walk out of your appointment with your brand-new hearing aids. It’s going to be a rather long appointment; a hearing aid fitting is a…
Research from Heuser Hearing Used in Statewide Study
Heuser Hearing contributed to a study on speech pattern recognition in patients with hearing aids or cochlear implants. The study, published in Frontiers in Audiology and Otology this August, used research from Heuser Hearing’s patient base. Heuser Audiologist Chase Sereno assisted with the study, and Heuser Clinical Director and Audiologist Ingrid Edwards reviewed it. Research…
Learning and Play Spaces
Outdoor Education Classroom It is an instructional space with benches and a swing, large musical instruments, bird feeders, two raised beds (one for digging and exploration, the other for taste/touch safe perennial herbs), native perennials, wild/natural spaces, labeled (words and pictures) plants, brick pathways and nature-based free play areas with outdoor blocks and natural loose…
How To Use a Hearing Aid App
There’s an app for anything, and that includes your hearing aids! These smartphone applications are available to hearing aid users, and it’s like turning your phone into a remote control for your hearing aids. Having control over your hearing aids gives you more independence and flexibility and allows you to customize your hearing according to…
Resources
We believe collaboration between families, professionals and anyone involved in a child’s journey is a priority. These resources are here to support that effort.
HHLA Experience
Every single one of our children comes to Heuser Hearing & Language Academy (HHLA) with a very particular set of needs and abilities. Whether their hearing is in the normal range or a profound hearing loss, their speech is delayed or it’s a disorder like apraxia, they are neurodivergent or neurotypical or have physical disabilities…
KyAnna Edwards
Audiology and Speech
Audiology At Heuser Hearing & Language Academy (HHLA), we are privileged to have an in-house educational audiology suite with both the Carla Sue Broecker Loaner Library and an audiology booth. The loaner library provides free access to children who need batteries for their hearing assistive devices, or even a device itself. The audiology booth allows…
Accreditation
Our program is both nationally and internationally accredited. We hold a Cognia accreditation and a 5-Star rating from the ALL STARS Quality Rating System. These recognitions make us one of two schools in the entire state of Kentucky to hold both distinctions. Lead teachers have a master’s-level certification and a Kentucky teaching license. Teachers provide…
Mission and Vision
Mission Heuser Hearing & Language Academy (HHLA) is a comprehensive educational institution in Louisville, Kentucky, that empowers children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) or have speech, language and communication disorders to reach their full potential and effectively participate in their communities. Expanding Our Vision HHLA is welcoming preschool-aged children in a general…
Exploring the Relationship Between Anemia and Hearing Loss
Anemia is a condition in which the body has low levels of healthy red blood cells, which are needed to deliver oxygen throughout the body. It’s relatively common; almost 10% of the population has anemia. Some symptoms of anemia include fatigue and dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath and heart palpitations, and recent research shows…
Butterflies in Motion 2025
Join us for the 11th Annual Butterflies in Motion gala—a cinematic celebration benefiting children with hearing loss and speech delays. This year, we’re embracing a “rewind” of the past decade, with a nod to beloved movie-themed traditions. Guests may choose to bring their tables to life with film-inspired décor or simply enjoy the event’s signature…
How to Monitor Your Hearing Loss When You Live Alone
Hearing loss is progressive throughout a person’s life. It can be so gradual that many people don’t realize it’s happening. It’s a condition often noticed by friends and family before the person who has it realizes how much it has progressed. That makes it even more essential to determine when and how you plan to…
Heuser Hearing Institute Voted “Best Hearing Aid Center” for Fifth Straight Year
Louisville, Ky. (July 16, 2025) – Heuser Hearing Institute was recognized for the fifth straight year in the Courier Journal’s 2025 “Best of the Best” Community Choice Awards ceremony, held July 15, 2025, as the Best Hearing Aid Center. Community members vote on these lists to honor businesses, organizations and people throughout the state of Kentucky….
Laura Azahar
Isabel Sereno
Isabel Sereno joined the Heuser team in June 2025. She became a medical interpreter to support the Latin community in our area and help patients feel seen, heard, and understood. Isabel is passionate about making sure everyone receives care with compassion and respect.
Megan Wade
Michele Tisdale
Michele Tisdale joined the Heuser team as an extern in May 2024 and officially became the audiologist for the KY HEARS program in June 2025, with a special focus on pediatrics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Middle Tennessee State University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from…
Are My Sunglasses Interfering With My Hearing Aids
If you use hearing aids and also like to sport sunglasses, you might be wondering whether these two accessories can coexist comfortably. It’s a common concern, after all, about 28.8 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids, yet many hesitate to wear them consistently. One worry some people have? That glasses might interfere with their…
What to Know About Protecting Your Residual Hearing
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, preserving the hearing you still have, also known as residual hearing, is a critical part of long-term hearing health. Hearing loss typically can’t be reversed, so once diagnosed it’s important to take taking the right steps to help slow its progression. Why Protecting Residual Hearing Matters Residual hearing…
