The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A.G. Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss. Members include parents of children with hearing loss, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, educators, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other professionals in fields related to hearing loss and deafness. Through advocacy, publications, financial aid, and scholarships, and numerous programs and services, AG Bell promotes its mission: Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!