Categories: Accessibility, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

National Service Dog Month: Spotlight on Hearing Dogs

If you follow our social media accounts, you’ve probably seen our popular themed posts for #FurbabyFriday, which often highlight hearing dogs. Because we get a lot of questions on those,...If you follow our social media accounts, you’ve probably seen our popular themed posts for #FurbabyFriday, which often highlight hearing dogs. Because we get a lot of questions on those, National Service Dog Month provides the perfect opportunity for a deeper dive on this topic! “My life used to be like the first part of … 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 Health, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

Walk4Hearing leads rescue dog home

“He’s friendly and he likes to play a lot. In the morning when he wakes up, he jumps on our bed and cuddles,” said 12-year-old Nikki, who has a lot...“He’s friendly and he likes to play a lot. In the morning when he wakes up, he jumps on our bed and cuddles,” said 12-year-old Nikki, who has a lot in common with the new puppy her family adopted a few weeks ago. The 8-month-old Cavapoo – a cross between a Poodle and a Cavalier … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, HLAA, HLAA Blog, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

HLAA 2022 Convention Empowers People with Hearing Loss

Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) – the leading voice for the growing number of...Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) – the leading voice for the growing number of Americans with hearing loss – held our annual convention in Tampa last month. More than 400 attendees, including industry, technology, and medical experts, joined in-person … 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, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations, Walk4Hearing

An Invitation from Walk4Hearing to HLAA Chapters

We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all HLAA Chapters to participate in the Walk4Hearing this fall. The Walk4Hearing is “going virtual”, which means you can join online...We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all HLAA Chapters to participate in the Walk4Hearing this fall. The Walk4Hearing is “going virtual”, which means you can join online Walk Day from anywhere! HLAA chapters from outside designated Walk locations are invited to take part in online Walk celebrations. Our hope is to further … Read More >

Categories: News, Newsroom, partnership, Sponsors, Walk, Walk4Hearing

The Walk4Hearing Spring Walks are Going Virtual!

Hear from Barbara Kelley, executive director of HLAA, on how to join in our online celebrations this spring. Thank you to Cochlear Americas for supporting the 2020 HLAA Walk4Hearing as...Hear from Barbara Kelley, executive director of HLAA, on how to join in our online celebrations this spring. Thank you to Cochlear Americas for supporting the 2020 HLAA Walk4Hearing as a silver sponsor. Read more   Read More >

Categories: American Girl Doll Josh Kendrick, News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

Looking for fun activities for the kids to do while stuck inside?

Have kids enter the Walk with Joss Kids Contest for a chance to win American Girl’s Doll of the Year, Joss Kendrick. Joss is a competitive athlete born with hearing...Have kids enter the Walk with Joss Kids Contest for a chance to win American Girl’s Doll of the Year, Joss Kendrick. Joss is a competitive athlete born with hearing loss who doesn’t let anything get in her way! Kids, learn about Joss’s inspiring story and tell us in a drawing or statement why you … Read More >

Categories: Blog, HLAA Walk4Hearing, News, Newsroom, Other, Walk, Walk4Hearing

Walk4Hearing Online Celebrations

Walk4Hearing is a wonderful celebration and centerpiece of the HLAA community. Working together, we can keep our community together at a time when being connected is more important than ever....Walk4Hearing is a wonderful celebration and centerpiece of the HLAA community. Working together, we can keep our community together at a time when being connected is more important than ever. Learn more at walk4hearing.org Read More >