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August 18, 2020

Categories: Audiology, Hearing Loss, News, Newsroom

“I Can’t Hear Anymore” – How Hearing is Affected After Exposure to a Loud Blast

Imagine this scenario: A loud explosion, maybe a bomb, maybe chemicals or maybe fireworks explode unexpectedly, and you happen to be nearby. Maybe you are physically okay and very shaken....Imagine this scenario: A loud explosion, maybe a bomb, maybe chemicals or maybe fireworks explode unexpectedly, and you happen to be nearby. Maybe you are physically okay and very shaken. But suddenly you realize – you can no longer hear. Anything. An explosion of ammonium nitrate that rocked a seaport in Beirut which killed and … Read More >

August 14, 2020

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 >

August 14, 2020

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapter Workshops, HLAA Webinar, State Leaders, Veterans, Virtual Meeting, Webinars

Recordings You Can Share

Dear State and Chapter Leaders: Please see the following links to recordings that you can share from the HLAA website. These recordings can be used as topics for meetings and...Dear State and Chapter Leaders: Please see the following links to recordings that you can share from the HLAA website. These recordings can be used as topics for meetings and can help display the online meeting experience to newcomers. We hope you enjoy sharing these resources. Chapter Development Workshop Recordings on Chapter Leaders Resources page … Read More >

August 10, 2020

Categories: Blog, Veterans, Virtual Meeting

HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – August 18, 2020

We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on August 18, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and...We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on August 18, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada). Speaker: David Schible, vice-president of VAAVC Topic: USO Resources: Transition Assistance Program David Schible will talk about his work with the USO Transition Assistance Program … Read More >

August 10, 2020

Categories: Blog, Chapter Building Workshop, Chapter Leaders, State and Chapter Leaders Workshops, State Leaders, Virtual Meeting

Upcoming Chapter Development Workshop

HLAA Chapter Development Workshop What Level is Your Chapter? (What Level Do You Want It To Be?) August 17, 2020 3 pm ET Presenter: Beth Wilson, president, Central Massachusetts Chapter...HLAA Chapter Development Workshop What Level is Your Chapter? (What Level Do You Want It To Be?) August 17, 2020 3 pm ET Presenter: Beth Wilson, president, Central Massachusetts Chapter Every chapter is unique, but many chapters follow a similar path of growth, maturity, and influence. A start-up chapter at level 1 finds that the … Read More >