I first discovered HLAA in the 1980's. Back then it was called SHHH(Self Help for Hard of Hearing people). What I found was a local group of people just like me! Yea!! Over the years HLAA has grown and so have I. HLAA taught me how to advocate for my rights and gave me the confidence to become a leader within my HLAA group/Chapter. It made me feel like I wasn't doing this "hearing loss" all by myself. These people "got" me. They helped me learn positive communication strategies and practice using those strategies. HLAA didn't just help me; it prepared me to help others,too. Today I help others overcome the stigma attached to hearing loss by speaking out in public venues and using social media to bring information and hope to others who are struggling with hearing loss. HLAA meetings are still an important part of my life. Just like the very first meeting I attended almost three decades age... they still "get"me.
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I first discovered HLAA in the 1980's. Back then it was called SHHH(Self Help for Hard of Hearing people). What I found was a local group of people just like me! Yea!! Over the years HLAA has grown and so have I. HLAA taught me how to advocate for my rights and gave me
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Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers, Disabilities, Ear & Throat Diseases, Health, Health Care, Human Services
Mission: HLAA is building a hearing health movement empowering millions with, and at risk of, hearing loss to thrive through education, advocacy and a nationwide network of support.
Results: HLAA worked with the FCC to ensure captioning, among other accommodations, is included on videoconferencing platforms, effective September 2024. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 is signed into law, including key safety and communication provisions for air travelers with hearing loss and other disabilities supported by HLAA and other organizations. The FCC finalizes its rule making captioning display settings “readily accessible” and customizable on televisions and video programming within two years of publication in the Federal Register. $20 million raised for hearing loss support programs from Walk4Hearing. 20,000+ people tuned to our OTC hearing aid resources for help. 5 million+ people saw important hearing health messages from HLAA last year alone. 120 HLAA Chapters offer local support and advocacy in communities across the U.S.
Target demographics: people with hearing loss.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Thousands of people with hearing loss!
Geographic areas served: USA
Programs: Events and a nationwide community of support that give people the tools to thrive with hearing loss. Fight for greater access to communication and health care treatment at national and local levels. Meet people with hearing loss in their communities through more than 120 chapters and Walk4Hearing events in 21 cities. HLAA connects all sides of the complex issue of hearing loss, including industry, research, consumers and regulators.
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HLAA-Development 06/10/2019 Thank you, cooeyc, for sharing your story, and for embracing the self-help philosophy which encourages helping others.