Looking for Peers Who Get It?
Find connection through HLAA Chapters and groups
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If you’re seeking the support of others who understand the challenges and rewards of living with hearing loss, you’re in the right place! HLAA’s growing nationwide network has more than 125 chapters, groups and state organizations meeting people where they live, work and go to school.
Don’t see one in your area? Email us to learn about starting your own.
Our members say…
“I am expanding my understanding of hearing loss, thanks to HLAA. I became a member and swiftly joined the advocacy efforts. I am now serving as the vice president of my chapter.”
Valecia Adams, vice president, HLAA Los Angeles Chapter
Join your local chapter or group to:
- Meet others with hearing loss
- Receive and share support
- Get hearing tech tips
- Learn helpful coping strategies
- Develop valuable leadership skills
- Make a difference in your community
You’re not alone
Local chapters and groups are the heart of HLAA, providing education, advocacy and peer support to people around the United States. Chapters hold local and virtual meetings, educational presentations and social events—and some impact local legislation.
Learn more below about how HLAA Chapters connect communities, so no one has to face hearing loss alone.
Our members say…
“HLAA exposed me to other people with hearing loss. Along the way, I’ve formed valuable friendships with truly great friends who are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget.”
Tony Decha-Umphai, HLAA Nashville Chapter
Read about chapters making a difference
A look at how the LA wildfires and other disasters impact people with hearing loss, how the HLAA community is responding, plus resources and emergency tips
Several HLAA Chapters are making book clubs more inclusive for people with hearing loss, and a growing number of public libraries are improving accessibility with assistive listening systems for community rooms and programs. Here’s a look at this important work in their own words.
A new Washington law mandating insurance coverage for hearing aids passed with local HLAA support amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states.
Read about chapters making a difference
Turning the Page on Hearing Loss
Several HLAA Chapters are making book clubs more inclusive for people with hearing loss, and a growing number of public libraries are improving accessibility with assistive listening systems for community rooms and programs. Here’s a look at this important work in their own words.
December 11, 2024