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All the World’s a Stage

HLAA is a member of the World Hearing Forum of the WHO. We like to think we’re part of the collective players on the world’s stage who make an impact....HLAA is a member of the World Hearing Forum of the WHO. We like to think we’re part of the collective players on the world’s stage who make an impact. On March 3, World Hearing Day appears on the world’s stage. According to the World Health Organization’s World Hearing Forum, World Hearing Day started in … Read More >

Cochlear Implants Changing Lives

In Honor of International CI Day, Two Personal Stories of Success To celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25, we asked two long-time Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)...In Honor of International CI Day, Two Personal Stories of Success To celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25, we asked two long-time Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) members and cochlear implant (CI) users to share their personal stories with us. Lisa Yuan Washington, DC Now 53, Lisa was diagnosed with hearing loss … Read More >

All Eyes on New Orleans as Mardi Gras Begins

Festivities highlight the site of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention February 21 is Fat Tuesday, an indulgent Catholic tradition with roots in ancient Roman spring festivals....Festivities highlight the site of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 2023 Convention February 21 is Fat Tuesday, an indulgent Catholic tradition with roots in ancient Roman spring festivals. Better known as Mardi Gras, this day precedes the 40 days of Lent that start Ash Wednesday. No place on earth celebrates Mardi Gras quite … Read More >

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 >

Las Vegas – The City of Noise Brings Us Enhanced Listening

Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. A trip through Las Vegas is an assault on the senses. You can’t take shelter from...Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, Hearing Loss Association of America Follow Barbara on Twitter, @Bkelley_HLAA. A trip through Las Vegas is an assault on the senses. You can’t take shelter from the bombardment of noise. I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week along with more than 115,000 people all in search … Read More >