Categories: Accessibility, Communication Strategies, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Virtual Meeting, Workplace

Creating a Hearing Loss-Friendly Workspace at Home

By John Kinstler, CapTel Outreach Marketing Manager The opportunity to work from home has become more commonplace as businesses strive to keep employees engaged. For employees with hearing loss, there...By John Kinstler, CapTel Outreach Marketing Manager The opportunity to work from home has become more commonplace as businesses strive to keep employees engaged. For employees with hearing loss, there are some critical factors to setting up a home workspace that can help you stay focused, connected, and productive. Manage background noise Excess background noise … Read More >

Categories: Blog, News, Virtual Meeting, Walk4Hearing

Join the Conversation about Walk4Hearing

Want to find out how you can be part of this incredible community and show your support? This spring, Walk4Hearing is online and invites you to join from anywhere! If...Want to find out how you can be part of this incredible community and show your support? This spring, Walk4Hearing is online and invites you to join from anywhere! If you haven’t yet participated in a Walk, now’s your chance to learn how. Join the effort and support communication access, educational programs, and other services … 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: Accessibility, Blog, jobs, News, Newsroom, Technology, Virtual Meeting

Virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase Event (April 7 and April 14)

Disability:IN Inclusion Works announces a virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase event with top ranking Fortune/Global 500 tech employers on April 7 and April 14. Register by April 2. Hosted in...Disability:IN Inclusion Works announces a virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase event with top ranking Fortune/Global 500 tech employers on April 7 and April 14. Register by April 2. Hosted in partnership with Facebook, the Virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase is an opportunity for candidates with disabilities to learn from businesses that are seeking to recruit … Read More >

Categories: Accessibility, Blog, FDA, Hearing Loss, News, Newsroom, PFDD, Virtual Meeting

HLAA Hosting a Webinar (April 8) and Convening a Meeting (May 25) with Permission from the FDA

HLAA will convene and host a Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) meeting with permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on sensorineural hearing loss and its impact on daily life. All...HLAA will convene and host a Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) meeting with permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on sensorineural hearing loss and its impact on daily life. All are welcome to attend. This session will be free and open to all. Look for more information to come. We will also hold an HLAA webinar on … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – January 19, 2021

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom. Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2020 Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom. Date:  Tuesday, January 19, 2020 Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT Topic: Open Meeting  Please join our open meeting. We look forward to seeing you.  REGISTER  FOR MEETING You will need … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – December 15, 2020

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.  Date:  Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.  Date:  Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT Topic: Holiday Buddy Check and Open House The VAAVC will have a Holiday Buddy Check and Open House meeting and we … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, State Leaders, Virtual Meeting

A Few Reminders for HLAA Leaders

Dear HLAA State and Chapter Leaders, Chapter Updates Please continue to send in your Chapter Updates if you have not done so. Updates were due October 1. Let us know...Dear HLAA State and Chapter Leaders, Chapter Updates Please continue to send in your Chapter Updates if you have not done so. Updates were due October 1. Let us know how your chapter is doing during this pandemic and if you need assistance to learn about setting up virtual meetings. Meeting Reminders November 17, 2020, … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Other, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – October 20, 2020

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada).  ...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada).   Speaker: Don Doherty, President of VAAVC Topic: The Psychology of Hearing Loss This presentation explores the biological, psychological, social and idiosyncratic aspects associated with hearing … 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 >