Events

Heroes With Hearing Loss® representatives are on-site at various events to answer questions, share experiences and recommend resources to attendees.

Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (JDVAC) 

Apr 7–9, 2025  
Atlantic City, NJ  

The goal is to achieve and maintain the highest quality of patient care, training, and research by individual audiologists and the programs in which they are housed. It is also the purpose of JDVAC to promote Audiology within the VA and outside the VA at regional, state and national levels and to establish professional and working ties with other related governmental and/or professional groups. 

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) 

Jul 13-18, 2025  
Louisville, KY  

NACVSO advocates for America’s veterans. We work to ensure every veteran receives the benefits rightfully earned. NACVSO trains & educated CVSOs and veterans advocates in preparation, submission and representation of claims with Department of Veteran Affairs.  

VFW National Convention  

Aug 9–13, 2025  
Columbus, OH  

The VFW fosters camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serves our veterans, the military and our communities and advocates on behalf of all veterans. The VFW ensures that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.  

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)  

Aug 9-12, 2025  
Las Vegas, NV  

DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. With nearly 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.  

American Legion National Convention  

Aug 22–28, 2025  
Tampa Bay, Florida  

The American Legion’s mission statement, as adopted by the National Executive Committee in October 2020, is to enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion’s vision statement is “The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America.”  The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help them transition into their communities.  

National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) Annual Convention  

Sep 14-18, 2025  
Indianapolis, IN  

The National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) is an organization with a history dating back to 1946. In the aftermath of World War II, many veterans earned State and Federal benefits which required coordinated efforts to ensure veterans received these entitlements. Thus, states developed a Department or Agency specifically to manage veterans’ affairs and carry out the responsibility for veteran services and programming.