Very informative and knowledgeable and helpful. I feel more optimistic since I've researched this website and can talk to my doctor intelligently.
So many positive aspects to ATA, to name a few:
The only organization that offers tinnitus patients direct access to information provided by non-biased doctors of audiology. The Tinnitus Advisor program offers hope and scientific information free of charge via phone calls to all tinnitus sufferers seeking help and guidance.
"Tinnitus Today" magazine could be a textbook for future audiology students—scientific, functional, and practical information for patients.
Funding research studies to ensure a future free of tinnitus.
A donation to this organization will be meaningful and effective.
As a tinnitus sufferer, I've found immense support from the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). Here's why ATA shines:
1) Comprehensive Education: ATA provides a wealth of up-to-date information, from scientific insights to coping strategies, catering to both newcomers and long-time sufferers.
2) Research Champion: ATA actively funds and promotes research, driving progress towards effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
3) Supportive Community: ATA fosters connections through forums, support groups, and local chapters, creating a safe space for individuals to share experiences and advice.
4) Advocacy and Awareness: The organization fights for better healthcare access, increased research funding, and improved treatment options, reducing the stigma surrounding tinnitus.
5) Engaging Events: ATA hosts events and conferences, in-person and virtual, offering opportunities to learn, connect, and gain valuable insights from experts.
In sum, I can attest to the invaluable support provided by ATA. It stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for individuals with tinnitus, offering resources and community to navigate our journey towards relief and understanding.
Helped me understand my Tinnitus and help me find a great Audiologist. Was so pleased with the information that I became a donor and a board member
The ATA is a fantastic organization that provides education and resources for both professionals who treat tinnitus, and those that experience it first hand. I was first introduced to the ATA as a resource for myself as a young professional, and now I sit on the board of directors for this organization because I believe in their ability to help those managing this condition. The management of tinnitus is an ongoing pursuit and I feel the ATA will continue to support and guide those that it need it most.
I am someone who loves motorcycles and loud music. Now, in order to keep enjoying things for the best of my health, I wear hearing protection and think twice about loud noise exposure. I wish everyone had a chance to talk to them about tinnitus and preventing it from becoming a permanent condition. Geat place for honest information and help.
The ATA helps people with tinnitus by providing support and guidance, by working in partnership with audiologists, doctors, and related organizations, and by funding and enabling tinnitus-focused research. While being very focused, the ATA's reach is broad as it welcomes many who seek tinnitus-related support and guidance. For decades the organization has been a beacon to those who seek help, and every day the ATA continues to be a key resource that can make a difference to those who seek help with Tinnitus.
ATA provides tinnitus sufferers a path of hope grounded by credible and realistic educational programs. No other organization serves the public with ATA’s blend of support for patients, professionals and researchers addressing severe tinnitus. Objectivity and compassion are its hallmarks. We are fortunate to have ATA as a force for progress in dealing with this condition.
As a tinnitus sufferer, I would have been totally lost without the ATA. As I think many have found it is very difficult to find health providers that have a technical and compassionate understanding of the condition. The ATA was able to provide me with a good understanding of tinnitus as well as help me find the help i needed.
I am so grateful to find the ATA. Being a tinnitus sufferer for over 33 years, I felt I had exhausted all resources to seek guidance for management of my tinnitus. By being a member of ATA, I've gained access to the top research in tinnitus prevention, cure, and treatment. I'm so passionate about finding the cure for tinnitus that I joined the board of directors in 2022. I'm so impressed with the level of researchers and audiologists that serve the ATA board and tinnitus community. They are at the tops of their respective fields and are as passionate as I am about finding a cure for tinnitus.
If you or anyone you know suffers from tinnitus, I strongly encourage you to join ATA to gain knowledge and access to resources. Together we can stop the noise!
Before I started working with an Audiologist, I had no idea what Tinnitus was, or how debilitating it could be.
I am now lucky enough to see on a daily basis how the ATA helps providers and patients alike with everything they do!
I am so glad there is an organization like the ATA who is actively looking for the quiet that tinnitus patients are so desperately searching for.
This a wonderful resource for my patients. It has good information for individuals living with tinnitus and suggestions for ways they can manage it. It also tells them what doesn't work...
REading about the experience of others is beneficial for patients to see that they are not alone. The research ATA supports gives patients hope for better outcomes in the future.
Tinnitus impacts more than 25 million adults in the United States. I have seen first hand how many physicians and other providers do not have the proper information needed to proficiently treat and diagnose tinnitus. Often times patients who suffer are being told the need to "learn to live with it". Having been an Audiologist for over 30 years, and specializing in the treatment of tinnitus patients for 25 years, it is a blessing to have the ATA as a charitable organization whose core purpose is educate the community and other healthcare providers that you do not need to "just learn to live with it". From their advocacy, education, research funding and especially the support they provide through their TinnAP program, they are an invaluable resource. I am pleased to be associated with such a great organization.
More than just an annoying "noise in the ears", tinnitus can be debilitating for some.
The American Tinnitus Association is a beacon of hope: Empowering people with credible information, supporting innovative research, and educating clinicians to better serve those with significant tinnitus.
As the, current, ATA Board Vice-Chair, I moved by the energy, passion and commitment of the Board and Staff to help those with tinnitus. It is an honor to serve on the ATA Board.
Respectfully,
Stelios Dokianakis, Au.D.
I learned about the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) years ago when I was looking for tinnitus support groups to help provide resources as an audiology professional. Since that time, I have become a board member dedicated to this organization's mission of providing support, increasing awareness, and finding a cure through research. The ATA has an amazing board of diverse individuals and members that all genuinely care about the mission of the organization, and are dedicated to finding a way to make a difference for those that suffer from tinnitus. If you want to donate or get involved with an organization that truly cares about the people they serve, you will not find a better group than those at the ATA! Find out more information at ata.org.
As an Audiologist who sees tinnitus patients I enjoy the ATA for cutting edge science, research, and invaluable resources.
I love having an excellent resource for both myself and my patients to reference!
Both my mother and husband suffer from tinnitus. My mother's started years ago when her hearing loss became more pronounced and my husband's came about through his military service. ATA has helped me better serve both of them! I have been able to point them to resources and I have learned how to talk to them about their symptoms in a more sympathetic and helpful way. Thank you to ATA for continuing research and helping us all navigate tinnitus better
One could reasonably say that tinnitus isn't a terribly sexy condition and that tinnitus fundraising must be a tough job. And that's probably true. But although tinnitus won't kill you, it can make your life miserable and your mental health a wreck. I am a tinnitus sufferer and supporter and what ATA provides for me is support, ideas for products to help me manage my symptoms and notices about local tinnitus sufferers' meetings. I am proud to support their mission and their research for a cure.
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I was recently diagnosed with Meniere's disease and nocturnal tinnitus is one of my symptoms. While initially discouraged and seeking another diagnosis that would let me hope that it would be a temporary condition, I am starting to use coping skills I learnt through the ATA. I find them very helpful and always ready to answer to my questions. I just wish they had a local chapter in the Northeastern US.
Let me start by saying that I have been suffering from Tinnitus for quite some time. When my audiologist told me that there was an organization who's sole purpose was to provide information and help for this affliction, I didn't waste any time in logging on to their website. From the first email a few years ago, the staff at ATA have been very helpful in answering questions and providing information on services and products that help in coping with tinnitus.
Something that sets this organization apart from most others is their uncanny ability to keep things personal. By that I mean that the ATA has always maintained a level of professionalism that one would expect from a non-profit organization, but they have always made me feel like they were a small, local group of professionals. They have been responsible for helping me in many ways, from info on relaxation techniques to help me get through the rough days, to obtaining my sound pillow which provides needed "white noise" to help me sleep better at night. They have fielded many phone calls and emails from me, helping me to find specialists in my area, give me info on current research projects, and linking me up with a support group that recently started up in my area (who knows how long I would have gone before discovering it on my own).
They are upfront about letting you know that, while there is not yet a cure, their ultimate goal is to find one.
The annual Tinnitus walk has been a great way for me to get the word out to others, and also do my small part in helping to raise funds for research.
I have served as a board member of the American Tinnitus Association, and currently help as a volunteer. I have always respected how the staff and directors of this organization realized that the old mission of being an information and support organization had been superceded by the advent of the internet, so the organization was retooled from the ground up to pursue the ultimate mission for a health-related organization -- to cure tinnitus. The ATA devised its "Roadmap to a Cure" to show the scientific pathway we intended to follow. It overhauled its website to focus on raising funds and other resources for tinnitus research. And the ATA did these things without losing the communication and compassion skills that have made this organization the lifeline for many people suffering from tinnitus. The ATA leverages its staff to fulfill many functions at the same time. Through skillful planning and preparation, volunteer efforts are channeled into the most productive avenues -- for example, the Advocacy department first was the prime mover to encourage research by the Dept. of Defense into tinnitus, and then allowed for volunteers such as myself to offer our services as unpaid consultants to the DoD on funding research proposals. Finally, the ATA is a good steward of donations -- they make a budget and stick to it, and never lose focus on the organization's mission in the process.
As the husband of a severe tinnitus sufferer, I can attest to how difficult this affliction can be. Like many millions of other sufferers, my wife struggles each day to live a normal life despite the persistent noise that only she can hear. As maddening as the noise can be, it's equally maddening we know so little about how to silence it. The American Tinnitus Association is one of the few entities that gives hope to tinnitus sufferers and their families. They are advancing research into cures and enlightening policy makers in Washington, D.C. Importantly, ATA also raises awareness about tinnitus among the general public and they provide forums where those suffering from it can gather to discuss treatments and coping mechanisms.
The ATA has been there when I have needed them in the past. I first ran across them online when I was searching for info about my tinnitus, and then followed up with them for more information. They sent a great info packet and I did wind up sending in my membership money. I figured it was a pretty good deal, and I was right! I have been happy with the magazine (Tinnitus Today) and get some good email updates as well. I am hoping that our support will lead to a cure soon, and the research that the ATA funds (and helps get the Gov't to fund!) seems to be getting closer and closer. I hope to one day be able to enjoy "silence" again.
The ATA fiercely advocates for increased public awareness of tinnitus suffering and provides resources and quality information for those that seek help for their tinnitus. I am impressed by the dedication from this organization in raising the bar for funding of top quality research towards finding a cure. They provide essential support and advocacy on an individual, local, and national basis. Support for the tinnitus community is unparalleled.
I first developed Tinnitus 11 years ago. It came on quickly and I sought medical treatment from my ENT doctor within the week. Following an exam, I was told that my ears are fine and that I had something called Tinnitus. I knew nothing about Tinnitus and asked what couldbe done for it. I was told nothing, I was told to go home and live with it. I paniced at the thought of living with this sound intrution 24x7, 365 days a year. I was in great dispair and became very anxious and depressed. I frantically search the web for a magic elixer or therapy to stop the ringing. I ran across the ATA website and they had a support line which I called. I explained my situation to the support person and she could sense the panic in my voice. She started by reassuring me that things could be done to alleviate the symptoms and she also told me that they were working hard with researchers all around the world to solve this problem. She did not offer me a cure but she did offer me hope. And hope is a powerful thing for someone at the end of their rope. With the help of the ATS, I've learn to live with my Tinnitus and utilitze many of the coping techniques suggested by them. Had it not been for me stumbling across there website 11 years ago, I'm not sure the story would have ended so well. I'm a big advocate of the ATA, they do very important work.
The American Tinnitus Association has been a lifesaver for hundreds of people over the years. Tinnitus can be a devastating malady for those who suffer with it day and night. A good analogy for what tinnitus may be like for some is to strap an electric hair dryer to your head and turn it on and leave it there for the remainder of your life. Sounds unpleasant. It is. I have had tinnitus for 18 years and it changed my life. I look forward to the day when a cure is found. ATA is funding research projects every year. It takes money to fund these projects and that is where the public needs to help. If you can spare a few dollars, or many, go to www.ata.org and contribute. Almost 50% of soldiers are coming back from the wars with tinnitus... they need your help too.
My experience with the ATA has been a positive one.
I was diagnosed with Subjective Tinnitus in November of 2009. For the first three months, I felt completely isolated with my condition until I joined the ATA. I don’t regret one moment of that decision. Their support site has allowed me to not feel alone in my struggle to cope with the noise in my head. Whether it’s been one month or 25 years, living with Tinnitus is never easy. It challenges us in ways that others cannot imagine. “It’s maddening”, as one friend quoted. Talking with others on the ATA support site has given me hope for the future. I’m most impressed with the people who work for the ATA. They consistently have a presence on the support site with updates on meetings and the latest news on research and tinnitus treatments. The staff has also been most accommodating to me with prompt responses related to any questions or concerns. It’s comforting to know that this organization is fighting for us every day. I’m proud to be a member of the American Tinnitus Association.
The ATA is globally the most effective tinnitus patient association, providing support and research funding.
As a long time donor of the ATA research fund, I have been delighted to see their overall shift towards medical research in the past years. Nevertheless, support and patient information remain important — it also ensures that an organization remains 'connected' to its constituency — so I am happy to see that ATA retains its integrative view.
The staff has always been willing to listen to my ideas and suggestions, and some of their volunteers are known for giving tinnitus support on various online forums.