The Community-Engaged Research for Communication Access (CERCA) Lab is dedicated to improving access and equity of hearing care with the overall goal of enhancing communication and quality of life.

Vision – A world without communication barriers, allowing each person to thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Purpose – To improve access to hearing care for individuals with age-related hearing loss and to advance prevention strategies for those at risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
Values – Equity, access, communication, empowerment, proactivity.