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April 26, 2018

Do You Have Questions About Hearing Assistive Technology?

Use of hearing assistive technology (HAT) is one important way for consumers to address their hearing loss. However, there is a substantial lack of understanding about available technological solutions. HAT...Use of hearing assistive technology (HAT) is one important way for consumers to address their hearing loss. However, there is a substantial lack of understanding about available technological solutions. HAT includes assistive listening systems (such as FM, hearing loop systems, and infrared), telecommunications products and services (such as captioned telephones and relay services) and alerting … Read More >

April 23, 2018

Categories: News, Newsroom, Walk4Hearing

HLAA Kicks Off the 2018 Walk4Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Barbara Kelley Executive Director bkelley@hearingloss.org 301.657.2248 HLAA Kicks Off the 2018 Walk4Hearing BETHESDA, MD: The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is thrilled to announce the...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Barbara Kelley Executive Director bkelley@hearingloss.org 301.657.2248 HLAA Kicks Off the 2018 Walk4Hearing BETHESDA, MD: The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2018 Walk4Hearing program. With events scheduled in 18 cities across the country, the Walk4Hearing raises awareness of hearing loss and provides strategies … Read More >

March 9, 2018

Categories: Convention, News, Newsroom

CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro to Deliver Keynote Address at HLAA2018 Convention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2018 CONTACT: Nancy Macklin Director of External Affairs and Events nmacklin@hearingloss.org Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to Deliver Keynote...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2018 CONTACT: Nancy Macklin Director of External Affairs and Events nmacklin@hearingloss.org Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to Deliver Keynote Address at the Hearing Loss Association of America Annual Convention HLAA2018 Convention: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, June 21-June 24, 2018 BETHESDA, MD – The Hearing Loss … 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 >