The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded by Howard E. "Rocky" Stone, is the leading organization for people with hearing loss and has been providing solutions to help people live successfully with hearing loss since its inception in 1979. Under the theme Celebrating 35 years for 48 million people with hearing loss, HLAA will engage its extensive network of chapters to educate people about the importance of prevention, regular screenings, new and emerging hearing assistive technology, and strategies needed to be successful in the workplace, in school, in the community and at home.
HLAA Chapters across the country will join forces behind the same activities on a given day or month during the year-long celebration. The events include:
- Educational events to demonstrate the vast array of new cutting-edge assistive technologies for people with hearing loss;
- Community outings to playhouses, theaters, meeting halls and other community venues that have installed hearing assistive technology;
- Outreach events to educate people on the consequences of untreated hearing loss; and
- Support events which will offer free hearing screenings and personal or family mentoring sessions to deal with the emotional, psychological and physical effects of hearing loss.
In addition, the HLAA Convention 2015 to be held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, June 25 - 28, will include a special anniversary banquet, Rocky Stone: Operation 35, a reference to Rocky’s career as a CIA operative.
“So many of our members say HLAA changed their lives, saved their marriage or provided the tools to sustain their career,” said Anna Gilmore Hall, executive director of HLAA. “There are many new and innovative solutions available and HLAA seeks to reach those people who are experiencing hearing loss and are unaware of the help HLAA and its chapters can provide.”
Share in the celebration by finding a chapter near you and learn how to live successfully with hearing loss.
About Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded in 1979, opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA produces the Walk4Hearing in 21 cities across the country, publishes the bimonthly Hearing Loss Magazine, holds annual conventions (Convention 2015 is in St. Louis, Missouri, June 25 – 28), advocates for the rights of people with hearing loss, and has an extensive network of chapters and state organizations across the country. The national headquarters is located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814. To learn more about HLAA or to find the nearest chapter, call 301.657.2248 or visit www.hearingloss.org.
