Chapter and State Development Blog

Call for Papers and Awards Nominations – Open Until Friday, November 30 Interested in presenting a workshop at HLAA2019 Convention (June 20-23) in Rochester, NY? Call for Papers is now...Call for Papers and Awards Nominations – Open Until Friday, November 30 Interested in presenting a workshop at HLAA2019 Convention (June 20-23) in Rochester, NY? Call for Papers is now open with new tracks! Find more information on the Call for Papers page. Please note that there is a separate form for State/Chapter workshops.  The HLAA2019 Awards Nomination Packet is … Read More >

HLAA Chapter and State Leaders, We would like to ask for your help in gathering information regarding your HLAA Chapter or State Organization’s online communications efforts as they relate to...HLAA Chapter and State Leaders, We would like to ask for your help in gathering information regarding your HLAA Chapter or State Organization’s online communications efforts as they relate to your website and social media presence. Your participation in this survey would be appreciated even if you don’t have a website or use social media. … Read More >

The NCRA’s Captioning Regulatory Policy Committee met earlier this month to address the issue of automatic speech recognition (ASR). Read more about the NCRA’s stance on ASR captions and what...The NCRA’s Captioning Regulatory Policy Committee met earlier this month to address the issue of automatic speech recognition (ASR). Read more about the NCRA’s stance on ASR captions and what actions you can take if you notice subpar captions (automated or otherwise) on your TV broadcasts. Find the full press release here. CEO Marcia Ferranto also … Read More >

Call for Papers and Awards Nominations – Open Until Friday, November 30 Interested in presenting a workshop at HLAA2019 Convention (June 20-23) in Rochester, NY? Call for Papers is now...Call for Papers and Awards Nominations – Open Until Friday, November 30 Interested in presenting a workshop at HLAA2019 Convention (June 20-23) in Rochester, NY? Call for Papers is now open with new tracks! Find more information on the Call for Papers page. Please note that there is a separate form for State/Chapter workshops.  The HLAA2019 … Read More >

Many HLAA Chapters and State Organizations take a short break over the summer months. For those who did, I am excited to connect with you as you resume chapter meetings...Many HLAA Chapters and State Organizations take a short break over the summer months. For those who did, I am excited to connect with you as you resume chapter meetings and dive back in! Here are a few important things for all HLAA Chapters and State Organizations to keep in mind as we get back … Read More >