Categories: Accessibility, Employment, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Webinars

One Giant Leap for Workplace Accessibility

Just in time for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) will present its next quarterly employment webinar on Thursday, October 19, 6–7 p.m....Just in time for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) will present its next quarterly employment webinar on Thursday, October 19, 6–7 p.m. ET, presented by HLAA’s Task Force for Accessible Inclusive Employment. The online event, “Mission Possible: The Sky’s the Limit for Disability Workplace Inclusion”—based on the … Read More >

Categories: Convention, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Our Convention

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a vital touchpoint for many people with hearing loss, providing not only national support, but face-to-face connections through a nationwide network of...The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a vital touchpoint for many people with hearing loss, providing not only national support, but face-to-face connections through a nationwide network of chapters and state associations. People often realize after attending a meeting or event, “I am not alone!” This feeling of connection can be life-changing for … Read More >

Categories: Entertainment, Hearing Aids, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom

Lessons from Barbie

All the hype surrounding the new Barbie movie, which grossed $155 million in its opening weekend, has me flashing back to simpler days. Afternoons spent holed up with my besties...All the hype surrounding the new Barbie movie, which grossed $155 million in its opening weekend, has me flashing back to simpler days. Afternoons spent holed up with my besties searching for matching outfits for the lanky, hair-laden dolls, creating make-believe towns and endless searching for tiny shoes. Barbie, Skipper, Ken and dream house filled … Read More >

Categories: ACAA, Advocacy News, Advocating, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, travel, TSA

Flying with Hearing Loss Can Be Challenging

Planning ahead and knowing your rights can help  A recent news story about a senior woman’s air travel nightmare highlights problems many of us with hearing loss may experience when...Planning ahead and knowing your rights can help  A recent news story about a senior woman’s air travel nightmare highlights problems many of us with hearing loss may experience when we fly. Often announcements and even safety information aren’t accessible. How can we stay safe, remain informed and minimize issues while traveling?  Airport nightmare in … Read More >

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

Music Performance with a Cochlear Implant

A professional musician in New York City for two decades, Jonathon Taylor retired early due to progressive hearing loss that could not be helped with hearing aids. After receiving a...A professional musician in New York City for two decades, Jonathon Taylor retired early due to progressive hearing loss that could not be helped with hearing aids. After receiving a cochlear implant 17 years later, Taylor participated in a week-long adult band camp at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts in August 2021, an experience … Read More >

Categories: Accessibility, ADA, Employer, Employment, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Other

Better Hearing in the Workplace

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed nearly 33 years ago to prevent discrimination, but people with disabilities in general—and hearing loss specifically—remain at a disadvantage in the labor...The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed nearly 33 years ago to prevent discrimination, but people with disabilities in general—and hearing loss specifically—remain at a disadvantage in the labor force. Disclosing your disability and asking for accommodations on the job or in an interview are common dilemmas. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) … Read More >

Categories: Cochlear Implants, Convention, Events, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Other, Research

The Science Behind Music and Hearing Loss

Expert panel convenes at Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention in iconic New Orleans The HLAA 2023 Convention Research Symposium on June 30, Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears,...Expert panel convenes at Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention in iconic New Orleans The HLAA 2023 Convention Research Symposium on June 30, Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears, will explore different aspects of music and hearing loss, featuring four prominent speakers in the fields of audiology, science and music performance: Marshall Chasin, Au.D., … Read More >

Categories: Communication Strategies, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

Walk4Hearing Brings Life-Changing Discovery to Alabama Man

Every year, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing brings hope and empowerment to thousands of participants with hearing loss, their families and supporters in 20 communities across the...Every year, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing brings hope and empowerment to thousands of participants with hearing loss, their families and supporters in 20 communities across the nation. The events raise funds and awareness for hearing loss programs and can be very moving for walkers and participants. But for Mark Robinson, 64, … Read More >

Categories: Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, OTC, World Hearing Day

All the World’s a Stage

HLAA is a member of the World Hearing Forum of the WHO. We like to think we’re part of the collective players on the world’s stage who make an impact....HLAA is a member of the World Hearing Forum of the WHO. We like to think we’re part of the collective players on the world’s stage who make an impact. On March 3, World Hearing Day appears on the world’s stage. According to the World Health Organization’s World Hearing Forum, World Hearing Day started in … Read More >

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 >