Categories: chapters, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Health, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

Cochlear Implants Changing Lives

In Honor of International CI Day, Two Personal Stories of Success To celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25, we asked two long-time Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)...In Honor of International CI Day, Two Personal Stories of Success To celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25, we asked two long-time Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) members and cochlear implant (CI) users to share their personal stories with us. Lisa Yuan Washington, DC Now 53, Lisa was diagnosed with hearing loss … Read More >

Categories: chapters, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Rocky Stone, SHHH

Joan Kleinrock Leaves a Legacy of Support in HLAA Chapters

By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Joan Carlucci Kleinrock, 86, passed away peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 9, 2021, after being admitted...By Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Joan Carlucci Kleinrock, 86, passed away peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 9, 2021, after being admitted for pneumonia. Joan, along with Founder Rocky Stone, built the HLAA Chapter network we know today. She met Founder Rocky Stone after seeing a newspaper … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, chapters, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Loss, News, Newsroom

The Sound of Misinformation

By Lise Hamlin Lise Hamlin is the director of public policy at the Hearing Loss Association of America. She can be reached at lhamlin@hearingloss.org.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...By Lise Hamlin Lise Hamlin is the director of public policy at the Hearing Loss Association of America. She can be reached at lhamlin@hearingloss.org.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brings on their Oscar Awards April 25, 2021. “Sound Of Metal,” has been nominated for six awards: Best Picture, Best Actor (Riz Ahmed), … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Calendar, chapters, News, Newsroom, state organizations, Virtual Meeting

The New HLAA Online Calendar

HLAA Chapters and State Organizations have been transitioning their in-person meetings to virtual meetings online during the pandemic. Now you can find and expand your network with more educational opportunities...HLAA Chapters and State Organizations have been transitioning their in-person meetings to virtual meetings online during the pandemic. Now you can find and expand your network with more educational opportunities and support through online HLAA Chapter and State Organizations meetings from all across the country in one central calendar from the HLAA Leaders List Groups.io … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, chapters, HLAA Chapter Workshops, HLAA Chapters, Virtual Meeting

Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter

HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET,...HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, 12 pm MT, 11 am PT This workshop is for chapter leaders seeking new ideas and tips for chapter growth and success. … Read More >

Categories: Blog, chapters, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting on 6/16

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting, on June 16, 2020 at 8 pm ET (US and Canada).   Featured presentation:...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting, on June 16, 2020 at 8 pm ET (US and Canada).   Featured presentation: Thank you for your service: A review of V.A. Services Guest speaker: Brad Ingrao, AuD   The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest single … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Captions, chapters, News, Newsroom, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting on 5/19

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting, on  May 19th, 2020 at 8 pm ET.  Featured presentation: Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting, on  May 19th, 2020 at 8 pm ET.  Featured presentation: Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning Guest speaker: Jennifer Schuck, FAPR, RDR, CRC, CRR Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning is the only organization that has as their specific mission to be … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Delegate, Chapter Delegates, Chapter Leaders, chapters, Other

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 >

Categories: Blog, chapter Awards, Chapter Building Workshop, Chapter Delegate, chapters, News, Newsroom

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 >