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Rocky Stone chairs a White House Conference on Aging and Hearing Loss (co-sponsored by ASHA, NAD, and A.G.Bell). The conference, the first of its kind, brings together a mix of...Rocky Stone chairs a White House Conference on Aging and Hearing Loss (co-sponsored by ASHA, NAD, and A.G.Bell). The conference, the first of its kind, brings together a mix of consumers and representatives from government, industry, medicine and academia to identify hearing loss issues, reach conclusions, and make recommendations. Seven consumers attending return home committed … Read More >

February 16, 2018

Categories: Advocacy News, News

House Votes to Pass HR 620

House Votes to Pass HR 620 The US House of Representatives passed HR 620, 225 in favor of passage, and 192 against. You can see how your Representative voted at http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2018/roll080.xml...House Votes to Pass HR 620 The US House of Representatives passed HR 620, 225 in favor of passage, and 192 against. You can see how your Representative voted at http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2018/roll080.xml Now, the fight moves on to the Senate. HLAA will be monitoring the situation as it moves forward and will keep you informed. February 12, … Read More >

February 15, 2018

Categories: News, Newsroom

Harris Communications Supports HLAA N-CHATT Program with Hearing Assistive Technology Kits

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota – January 2018 – The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT)  received a generous donation from Harris Communications and several leading assistive...EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota – January 2018 – The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT)  received a generous donation from Harris Communications and several leading assistive technology manufacturers. Each N-CHATT trainer will receive a kit that includes a ClearSounds CLA7v2 Amplified Power Neckloop accessory for cellphones, ClearSounds Quattro 4.0 LITE adaptive Bluetooth neckloop system, Geemarc CL7350 amplified … Read More >

February 15, 2018

Categories: News, Newsroom

KDH Research & Communication Collaborates with HLAA to Develop a Website for Older Adults with Cochlear Implants

KDH Research & Communication (KDHRC), in collaboration with HLAA, is developing a website for older adults (aged 60+) with cochlear implants and their friends and family members. KDHRC is now...KDH Research & Communication (KDHRC), in collaboration with HLAA, is developing a website for older adults (aged 60+) with cochlear implants and their friends and family members. KDHRC is now recruiting older adults with at least one cochlear implant and family members or close friends to participate in a research study. Participants will review either … Read More >

February 10, 2018

Categories: News, Newsroom

Dear Abby Recommends HLAA!

DEAR ABBY: I am a 32-year-old late-deafened adult. I have been deaf in my right ear my whole life, but lost my hearing in my left ear after a tumor...DEAR ABBY: I am a 32-year-old late-deafened adult. I have been deaf in my right ear my whole life, but lost my hearing in my left ear after a tumor was removed when I was 27. I guess they are right when they say we are never fully prepared to lose things we have taken … Read More >