This history is not a complete account of all data or a complete listing of all pieces of legislation HLAA where HLAA had input. However, it is an informative sketch of some of the major highlights of the organization.

Updated August 2021

2011

HLAA launches “Campaign to Make Hearing Aids Affordable.” Components of the campaign include: Increasing awareness about hearing loss and reducing stigma Advocating for unbundling of hearing aids and professional services...HLAA launches “Campaign to Make Hearing Aids Affordable.” Components of the campaign include: Increasing awareness about hearing loss and reducing stigma Advocating for unbundling of hearing aids and professional services Supporting low-cost options for consumers Advocating for insurance coverage and tax relief in the states Supporting the Hearing Aid Tax Credit legislation H.R. 1479 and … Read More >

2010

Produced seven, captioned videos on Hearing Loss 101 to encourage people to seek help for their hearing loss. We partnered with Knowlera Media, Inc., to produce the videos which are...Produced seven, captioned videos on Hearing Loss 101 to encourage people to seek help for their hearing loss. We partnered with Knowlera Media, Inc., to produce the videos which are posted on YouTube, www.monkeysee.com, and on www.hearingloss.org. With funding from the Better Hearing Institute, the DVDs are available free on request from HLAA for anyone … Read More >

2009

At the Opening Session at the Convention 2009 in Nashville, TN, executive director of HLAA, Brenda Battat, along with T. Alan Hurwitz, of NTID, announces an exciting partnership and agreement...At the Opening Session at the Convention 2009 in Nashville, TN, executive director of HLAA, Brenda Battat, along with T. Alan Hurwitz, of NTID, announces an exciting partnership and agreement between HLAA and RIT and NTID that will benefit thousands of men and women who have suffered a hearing loss as a result of their … Read More >

2008

Brenda Battat becomes executive director of HLAA in March.  Because of all the letters written to FCC telling how much captioned telephone would help, WebCapTel service has been introduced. This...Brenda Battat becomes executive director of HLAA in March.  Because of all the letters written to FCC telling how much captioned telephone would help, WebCapTel service has been introduced. This allows one to make a captioned telephone call from any phone, including a cell phone. HLAA presents its first, newly-created Lifetime Achievement Award to Mark … Read More >

2007

In March, a new coalition, the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Telecommunications (COAT) of disability organizations is launched to advocate for legislation and regulatory safeguards that will ensure full access...In March, a new coalition, the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Telecommunications (COAT) of disability organizations is launched to advocate for legislation and regulatory safeguards that will ensure full access by people with disabilities to evolving high-speed broadband, wireless and other Internet Protocol (IP) technologies. Historic consensus agreement reached between consumers led by HLAA and … Read More >