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HLAA has been a trusted voice for millions with hearing loss since 1979. Our advocacy continually works toward expanding the rights of people with hearing loss, at the federal level and through national and local grassroots initiatives.

Every day we fight for the rights of millions with hearing loss. Join us.

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Working nationally for you

HLAA has been involved in much of the major federal legislation and regulation affecting accessible communication and hearing health care access over the last four decades. We serve on numerous boards, agency committees and working groups as a trusted voice for the rights and needs of people with disabilities, including hearing loss.

Explore our actions and how you can help

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Working locally for you

HLAA advocates at local and regional levels, too. Our network of HLAA Chapters and State Organizations across the U.S. works to increase access to assistive listening, captioning, hearing devices, health care, peer support and more in 120+communities.

Learn about HLAA Chapters

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Increasing accessibility for you

Through our grassroots Community Accessibility Programs, groups of committed volunteers nationwide work to break down barriers for people with hearing loss in these areas:

Health care communication

Public listening systems

Employment