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March 8, 2021

Categories: Accessibility, ASR, Blog, Captions, COVID-19, News, Newsroom, Video Conferencing

Zoom Offers FREE ASR Captioning

HLAA is THRILLED that Zoom is offering free ASR captions for those who sign up with Zoom. Sign up here. This is a huge win for our community of advocates...HLAA is THRILLED that Zoom is offering free ASR captions for those who sign up with Zoom. Sign up here. This is a huge win for our community of advocates and HLAA members. More than 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. Hearing loss impacts people of all ages. Today, due to COVID-19, we must all … Read More >

March 2, 2021

Categories: Accessibility, ASHA, Blog, Consumer, HLAA, News, Newsroom, World Hearing Day

HLAA and ASHA Champion “Hearing Care for All” for World Hearing Day on March 3rd

  Collaboration Shines Light on U.S. Disparities in Hearing Care (Rockville, MD – March 2, 2021) As the global health community recognizes World Hearing Day on March 3, the American...  Collaboration Shines Light on U.S. Disparities in Hearing Care (Rockville, MD – March 2, 2021) As the global health community recognizes World Hearing Day on March 3, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) will use this year’s international observance to spotlight the domestic toll that untreated hearing … Read More >

February 4, 2021

Categories: Blog, HLAA Chapters, state organizations

HLAA Chapter and State Leader Survey: Online Meetings

  Dear Chapter and State Leaders, The pandemic has created a great challenge for our HLAA Community. HLAA Chapter and State Organizations had to stop face-to-face meetings to ensure safety...  Dear Chapter and State Leaders, The pandemic has created a great challenge for our HLAA Community. HLAA Chapter and State Organizations had to stop face-to-face meetings to ensure safety for all involved. One goal from our HLAA Giving Challenge is to support HLAA Chapter and State Organizations by providing training on video conferencing and … Read More >

January 15, 2021

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 >

December 12, 2020

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 >