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May 1, 2018

Categories: Blog, Spotlight

HLAA-Chicago North Shore Chapter and the J88 Program for Driver Safety

After a chapter program presented by a local police officer, the HLAA-Chicago North Shore Chapter has become involved in advocacy related to a program called J88 that identifies drivers with...After a chapter program presented by a local police officer, the HLAA-Chicago North Shore Chapter has become involved in advocacy related to a program called J88 that identifies drivers with hearing loss. This program allows a driver’s license holder to ask the Secretary of State’s Office to add a notation to the driver’s vehicle registration … Read More >

April 18, 2018

Categories: Blog

Let HLAA Know About Your Chapter/State Events!

If you have an upcoming event that you would like to publicize through HLAA such as an expo, special meeting, workshop, etc., please email information about the event to chapters@hearingloss.org...If you have an upcoming event that you would like to publicize through HLAA such as an expo, special meeting, workshop, etc., please email information about the event to chapters@hearingloss.org and we will make sure to include it on our Event Calendar. Please provide the following: Type of event When Where Cost  Contact A picture … Read More >

February 15, 2018

Categories: Blog

Affordable CART for HLAA Chapters and State Organizations

Great news for our Chapters and State organizations! HLAA and the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) have teamed up to provide HLAA Chapters and State Organizations affordable CART at a...Great news for our Chapters and State organizations! HLAA and the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) have teamed up to provide HLAA Chapters and State Organizations affordable CART at a significantly reduced rate. Here’s How It Works NCRA certified members must earn 30 CEUs per three-year cycle, 10 of which can be from pro bono … Read More >

February 5, 2018

Categories: Blog

“Dear Abby” Thinks HLAA Chapters are Pretty Terrific

Dear HLAA Chapter Leaders and Members,   I was informed that this Saturday, February 10, Dear Abby’s syndicated column features a letter from someone with a hearing loss who is...Dear HLAA Chapter Leaders and Members,   I was informed that this Saturday, February 10, Dear Abby’s syndicated column features a letter from someone with a hearing loss who is not adjusting well. Dear Abby recommends that the writer seek out an HLAA Chapter for support by visiting our website, hearingloss.org   We will prepare … Read More >

January 30, 2018

Categories: Blog

Download the iHEARu app today!

The iHEARu mobile app uses crowd-sourcing to help you find locations with noise levels that suit your needs. If you’re looking for a quiet eatery, bar or cafe the iHEARu...The iHEARu mobile app uses crowd-sourcing to help you find locations with noise levels that suit your needs. If you’re looking for a quiet eatery, bar or cafe the iHEARu GPS will help you find it. If you’re looking for public or commercial spaces that offer assistive listening options, our mobile app can locate those … Read More >