Hearing assistive and access technologies are by no means new. However, they have been largely underutilized, they have been under promoted by professionals and they are fast changing with respect to merging and developing technology. Hearing assistive technology (HAT) is commonly thought of as one or more hearing augmentation devices whether stand alone or in conjunction with hearing aids and implantable devices. However, access technologies may or may not involve hearing augmentation, yet still have the potential to increase independence and improve overall quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. In this Day Institute, we will approach hearing assistive and access technologies in a systematic manner from foundation to evidence. It is helpful to better understand the consequences of hearing loss, the demographics of hearing loss and the environmental challenges for communication and independent living. From there, we will explore the different types of hearing assistive technologies and their respective pros and cons. There will be a hands-on opportunity to learn how to install an induction loop system and access its sound quality. Following hearing assistive technologies, we will explore various access technologies that may or may not involve hearing and communication. Finally, we will review the evidence for hearing assistive and access technologies and discuss fictitious, but real-world cases in the style of a flipped classroom.