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Enhancing Hearing Loss Support Network

Explore the benefits of joining the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and discover how you can contribute to the community. Learn about HLAA's history, membership, opportunities for involvement, and advocacy efforts. Join us in empowering individuals with hearing loss through support, education, and advocacy.

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Enhancing Hearing Loss Support Network

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  1. What HLAA Does For You AndWhat YOU Can Do For HLAA From a presentation originally developed by Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter Hearing Loss Association of America

  2. Why is being a member of HLAA Important? • Who is am I and Where am I Coming From? • History of HLAA • What HLAA is Doing for YOU • What You Can Do for HLAA • Questions and Answers Hearing Loss Association of America

  3. Let’s Get Personal • How did I become involved in HLAA? • My Hearing Loss – Everyone Has a Story • My Hopes and Dreams for You and HLAA Hearing Loss Association of America

  4. History of HLAA • Founded as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, (SHHH) in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone • Organization Began in Family Room of the Stone House • Grown to over 10,000 paid members • Recently become HLAA Hearing Loss Association of America

  5. Membership • Not a member until you send $25 annually to Bethesda, MD. Then You Become a member of HLAA. • Local chapters are open to anyone who wishes participate … member or not. • If you can afford $25, HLAA needs your membership Hearing Loss Association of America

  6. So What’s In It For Me? • Opportunity to participate in hearing loss issues • Information such as Hearing Loss Magazine • Support (Example: this meeting) • Discounts on many items • Participation in activities involving hearing loss • Local Effort is Designed to Bring Educational Programs Which Will Enhance Your Communication Skills Hearing Loss Association of America

  7. What is HLAA? • Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. • HLAA exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. Hearing Loss Association of America

  8. So Where Does HLAA Stand? • Efficient and Streamlined National Office – Image Improved – Creative and Resourceful • Nation’s Voice for HOH People • Financially Stable and Growing in Membership • Greater Collaboration with Other Organizations Hearing Loss Association of America

  9. Status Continued • HLAA empowers consumers, families and key hearing health professionals with relevant information. • YOU become a part of the national support network • HLAA National, State and Local Affiliates Work Together to Strengthen One Another. Hearing Loss Association of America

  10. What’s Next? • Continue to Advocate on Behalf of Hearing Loss • Never Give Up on Trying to Hear • Share Your Story with Others and Support Those in Need • Join HLAA Hearing Loss Association of America

  11. Our Hope of Communicating Better Does Not Fade Into the Sunset Hearing Loss Association of America

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