Categories: Blog, News

Please Give Us Your Input: COVID and Hearing Loss

Please Tell Us About Your Experience COVID-19 and its Impact on the HLAA Community Take the survey today. Spread the word to your chapter members.  We’ve experienced the effects of...Please Tell Us About Your Experience COVID-19 and its Impact on the HLAA Community Take the survey today. Spread the word to your chapter members.  We’ve experienced the effects of a global health pandemic since March. After more than 40 years of regular chapter meetings coast to coast, who would have ever thought that HLAA … Read More >

Categories: Blog, News, Newsroom

Founder’s Day — Celebrating 41 Years of HLAA and Chapters

Message to HLAA Chapters from the Executive Director This Fall Brings Lots of Events including Remembering Founder’s Day This November 27, 2020, marks our organization’s founding in 1979. Founder Rocky...Message to HLAA Chapters from the Executive Director This Fall Brings Lots of Events including Remembering Founder’s Day This November 27, 2020, marks our organization’s founding in 1979. Founder Rocky Stone began our organization as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, a moniker of the times when the self-help movement was gaining ground. The … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Coronavirus, News, Newsroom

Share Your Story

Share Your Story                           Reach out and inspire others. Share your story about your hearing journey, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now! Spring 2020 People with hearing loss are isolated enough,...Share Your Story                           Reach out and inspire others. Share your story about your hearing journey, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now! Spring 2020 People with hearing loss are isolated enough, now add the isolation that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing. We are social distancing, staying at home, resulting in more isolation. Send us a brief … Read More >

Categories: Blog

Back to School for HLAA Chapters

  Dear Chapter and State Leaders and Members, Many of you have recessed for the summer to catch your breath and enjoy some downtime. HLAA Chapters across the country are...  Dear Chapter and State Leaders and Members, Many of you have recessed for the summer to catch your breath and enjoy some downtime. HLAA Chapters across the country are gearing up for their meetings, many of which have rich educational programs, all in a communication accessible place with hearing loops, captioning, and other technology. … Read More >

Categories: Blog

State Organization and Chapter Leaders Registration Extended to May 31st!

Early-bird registration for State Organization and Chapter Leaders to attend HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester has been extended to May 31! We hope you take advantage of this great discount to...Early-bird registration for State Organization and Chapter Leaders to attend HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester has been extended to May 31! We hope you take advantage of this great discount to be at convention and to participate in our educational workshops, our exhibit hall, and special events. If you register by May 3, you can be … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Delegate, News, Newsroom

Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator

Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator April 8, 2019, Bethesda, MD: Carla Beyer-Smolin is the new HLAA national chapter and membership coordinator. HLAA Chapters can look to...Welcome New Staff: HLAA National Chapter and Membership Coordinator April 8, 2019, Bethesda, MD: Carla Beyer-Smolin is the new HLAA national chapter and membership coordinator. HLAA Chapters can look to her for support and for guidance in starting new chapters. Executive Director Barbara Kelley says, “Carla is uniquely qualified for this position. She was part … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Delegate, News, Newsroom, Other

HLAA Chapter Leaders: Meet Ann from California at HLAA2019 Convention

Meet Ann from California Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Fundraising, Branding and other Business Tools for Nonprofits Get your ducks in a row to engage in...Meet Ann from California Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Fundraising, Branding and other Business Tools for Nonprofits Get your ducks in a row to engage in fundraising for your HLAA Chapter or state organization. Welcome HLAA leaders or those interested in HLAA Chapters! Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Delegate, News, Newsroom

Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark

Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, to attend a special HLAA Chapter...Leaders: Meet Bert from Denmark Leadership Workshop at HLAA2019 Convention in Rochester, New York Plan to arrive by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, to attend a special HLAA Chapter leadership session on the Ida Institute Resources for HLAA Chapter Activities.  The Ida Institute in Denmark has developed resources for HLAA Chapters to be used as … Read More >

Categories: Blog

Message to HLAA Chapters

HLAA Chapters — We Are Here for You As many of you know, Erin Mirante is no longer our national chapter coordinator. We said goodbye to her today as she...HLAA Chapters — We Are Here for You As many of you know, Erin Mirante is no longer our national chapter coordinator. We said goodbye to her today as she ventures off to build her career. You all grew to know and like her as she helped you along your chapter journeys. Not to worry, … Read More >

Categories: Advocacy News, Blog, News

Public Policy in D.C. — Today’s News

  It’s a rainy day here in Washington, D.C., but that didn’t thwart a one-on-one meeting with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. We enjoyed a cup of coffee together at the new...  It’s a rainy day here in Washington, D.C., but that didn’t thwart a one-on-one meeting with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. We enjoyed a cup of coffee together at the new Signing Starbucks. You can feel good about being part of HLAA when the FCC wants to hear directly from us about what is important to our … Read More >