HLAA History

At the 6th SHHH Convention in Denver, Marjorie Boone, VA receives the second Rocky Stone Humanitarian Award. The SHHH Hospital Program, Access 2000, a joint project with Canada is launched....At the 6th SHHH Convention in Denver, Marjorie Boone, VA receives the second Rocky Stone Humanitarian Award. The SHHH Hospital Program, Access 2000, a joint project with Canada is launched. Over the next year 150 hospitals in 37 states will commit to the program implemented by 150 facilitators from local Chapters. President Bush signs the … Read More >

July 26, 1990: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), landmark civil rights legislation for people wtih disabilities, is signed into law. SHHH and its members advocated for its...July 26, 1990: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), landmark civil rights legislation for people wtih disabilities, is signed into law. SHHH and its members advocated for its passage. Founder and Executive Director Rocky Stone is appointed by President Reagan to a three-year term on the federal Access Board, (formerly ATBCB). This is … Read More >

July: SHHH celebrates its first decade as 1,050 people attend Convention 1989 in Bethesda. Opening reception is held in the Caucus Room of the House of Representatives. U.S. Surgeon General...July: SHHH celebrates its first decade as 1,050 people attend Convention 1989 in Bethesda. Opening reception is held in the Caucus Room of the House of Representatives. U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop (a hearing aid user) receives the 1989 “Walter T. Ridder Award.” Australia receives an “SHHH International Award.” SHHH begins an annual awards … Read More >

Rochester, NY, is the site of the third National convention chaired by Rochester member, Sue Miller. 900 people attend. Colby Chandler, chairman and CEO of Eastman Kodak Company, receives the...Rochester, NY, is the site of the third National convention chaired by Rochester member, Sue Miller. 900 people attend. Colby Chandler, chairman and CEO of Eastman Kodak Company, receives the Walter T. Ridder Award. (Also delivers a spell-binding banquet speech.) Membership votes to increase dues to $15 per year. Barbara Kelley becomes Shhh Journal editor. … Read More >

January: SHHH membership dues increase to $12 a year. SHHH motto, “Make Hearing Loss an Issue of National Concern,” becomes the title of a regular column for Shhh. Board votes...January: SHHH membership dues increase to $12 a year. SHHH motto, “Make Hearing Loss an Issue of National Concern,” becomes the title of a regular column for Shhh. Board votes to adopt the existing International Symbol for Hearing Loss. (NAD holds the U.S. Copyright.) Board approved eight Chapter Standards as a guide for developing groups. … Read More >

Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, is the site of the second National Convention chaired by Bill Cutler who is elected SHHH President. Following nine months preparation, a Report on...Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, is the site of the second National Convention chaired by Bill Cutler who is elected SHHH President. Following nine months preparation, a Report on Research and Service Priorities for SHHH was approved by the membership at the convention. Membership adopts 12 priorities, which become the basis for the SHHH … Read More >

January: SHHH begins to pay staff (Stone remains a volunteer throughout his tenure). A “Present at the Creation” birthday party is held in November honoring 30 people who helped SHHH...January: SHHH begins to pay staff (Stone remains a volunteer throughout his tenure). A “Present at the Creation” birthday party is held in November honoring 30 people who helped SHHH begin and initiating the first annual Founder’s Day. Chapters join by raising funds for National. SHHH has responded to more than 35,000 pieces of mail. … Read More >

The first National Convention is held in Chicago in May. 450 people attend. Here, Pat Clickener becomes the first elected president of SHHH (succeeding Rocky Stone). Columnist Ann Landers receives...The first National Convention is held in Chicago in May. 450 people attend. Here, Pat Clickener becomes the first elected president of SHHH (succeeding Rocky Stone). Columnist Ann Landers receives the first SHHH Walter T. Ridder Award. A large number of attendees go home committed to starting chapters, so that by November SHHH has 122 … Read More >

SHHH adopts a goal: Make Hearing Loss an Issue of National Concern. SHHH colors of green and white are adopted. A Chapter Manual to assist organizers is completed by the...SHHH adopts a goal: Make Hearing Loss an Issue of National Concern. SHHH colors of green and white are adopted. A Chapter Manual to assist organizers is completed by the first regular volunteer, Joan Kleinrock, who will become SHHH chapter coordinator. SHHH has 25 chapters. July: SHHH News, a newsletter for leaders makes its debut. … Read More >