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West Valley Chapter Donates 2020 American Girl Doll of the Year™, Joss Kendrick to Local Hearing Center

This is a Public Service Announcement from our West Valley Chapter in Arizona. We wanted to share with you the chapter’s recent outreach effort with the 2020 American Girl Doll...This is a Public Service Announcement from our West Valley Chapter in Arizona. We wanted to share with you the chapter’s recent outreach effort with the 2020 American Girl Doll of the Year™, Joss Kendrick. We appreciate West Valley’s effort to help reach young people with hearing loss and hope the excitement over Joss can … Read More >

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Have You Thanked Your HLAA Chapter Today?

Have You (We) Thanked Your HLAA Chapter Today? HLAA Chapters meet in communities across the country. May is typically the final month to hold meetings for many of our chapters...Have You (We) Thanked Your HLAA Chapter Today? HLAA Chapters meet in communities across the country. May is typically the final month to hold meetings for many of our chapters who take the summer off and start back up in the fall. The HLAA Board of Trustees and staff want to say thank you for … Read More >

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New England HLAA Chapters Turn Out for All-Day Workshop

New England HLAA Chapters Turn Out for All-Day Workshop May 17, 2019: People came from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont for a day of learning and dialog. HLAA...New England HLAA Chapters Turn Out for All-Day Workshop May 17, 2019: People came from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont for a day of learning and dialog. HLAA Central Massachusetts Chapter Leader Beth Wilson, Ph.D., and members of that chapter organized the event at the Northborough (MA) Public Library. Kevin Franck, Ph.D., HLAA … Read More >

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HLAA Membership Dues Increase

Dear Chapter Leaders and Members, The HLAA Board of Trustees voted to increase membership dues effective as of July 1. Read the announcement from Board Chairperson Don Doherty. We haven’t...Dear Chapter Leaders and Members, The HLAA Board of Trustees voted to increase membership dues effective as of July 1. Read the announcement from Board Chairperson Don Doherty. We haven’t raised the dues since 2008 and, as you realize, the cost of paper, printing, postage has all skyrocketed.  For those of you who print your … Read More >

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Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator

Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator April 8, 2019, Bethesda, MD: Carla Beyer-Smolin is the new HLAA national chapter and membership coordinator. HLAA Chapters can look to...Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator April 8, 2019, Bethesda, MD: Carla Beyer-Smolin is the new HLAA national chapter and membership coordinator. HLAA Chapters can look to her for support and for guidance in starting new chapters. Executive Director Barbara Kelley says, “Carla is uniquely qualified for this position. She was part … Read More >

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HLAA Chapter Leaders: Meet Ann from California at HLAA2019 Convention

Meet Ann from California Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Fundraising, Branding and other Business Tools for Nonprofits Get your ducks in a row to engage in...Meet Ann from California Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Fundraising, Branding and other Business Tools for Nonprofits Get your ducks in a row to engage in fundraising for your HLAA Chapter or state organization. Welcome HLAA leaders or those interested in HLAA Chapters! Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, … Read More >

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Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark

Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, to attend a special HLAA Chapter...Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, to attend a special HLAA Chapter leadership session on the Ida Institute Resources for HLAA Chapter Activities.  The Ida Institute in Denmark has developed resources for HLAA Chapters to be used as … Read More >

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Did You Know Rochester, New York, is the Most Hearing-Friendly City in the Country?

Did You Know Rochester, New York, is the Most Hearing-Friendly City in the Country? The Rochester Airport is even looped! There are so many reasons to come to the HLAA2019...Did You Know Rochester, New York, is the Most Hearing-Friendly City in the Country? The Rochester Airport is even looped! There are so many reasons to come to the HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York, June 20-23. At the Convention you will meet other people with hearing loss, see the latest technology for people with … Read More >