Table of Contents

Don’t Miss This! The HLAA Convention 2009 in Nashville

By Nancy Macklin

Join us for the time of your life all in communication accessible setting with friends, trade show exhibit workshops, and much more.

Working it Out: The Problems Inherent to High-Frequency Hearing Loss

By Mark Ross

“I can hear but I can’t understand” is a familiar complaint. Here’s why.

Learning a Second Language – Potentials and Diverse Possibilities

By Ellen A. Rhoades

Liam and Christian – two delightful children – show us how language is possible.

Why is Everyone So Mad? Getting a Grip on Hearing Loss

By Sam Trychin

Your pulse quickens, your blood pressure rises, then you carry the anger with you. A psychologist puts anger and hearing loss into perspective.

Step Up for People with Hearing Loss: HLAA Walk4Hearing

By Ronnie Adler

The 2008 Walk4Hearing proves to be a huge success with people all over the country creating awareness about hearing loss in their hometowns.

Web Captioned Telephone Has People Talking

By Anne Girard

As an HLAA Corporate Member, Hamilton CapTel explains how, when and why you would use Web captioned telephone.

National Update: Caption Quality

By Lise Hamlin

Learn about captioning and your right to communication access.

The Sweet Sight of Success

By Joan Kleinrock

A story about Judy Oliver and how she worked with her hometown to get what she needed to hear.

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