HLAA News: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:11 AM PST WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals by air to ensure a safe and... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: Justice Department Settles with Amtrak to Resolve Disability Discrimination Across its Intercity Rail System

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Justice Department Settles with Amtrak to Resolve Disability Discrimination Across its Intercity Rail System Posted: 26 Dec 2020 10:58 AM PST The Justice Department announced December 2, 2020 that it reached an agreement with Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, to resolve the department's findings of disability... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Supports Equal Access to Relay Services in Prisons

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HLAA Supports Equal Access to Relay Services in Prisons Posted: 14 Dec 2020 07:44 AM PST HLAA joined a coalition of accessibility organizations filed comments on November 23, 2020, which requests that the Federal Communications Commission:  Use its authority under Title IV of the... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – December 15, 2020 Posted: 12 Dec 2020 12:07 PM PST We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.  Date:  Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

HLAA, Communication Access Advocates Send Accessibility Priorities to Biden’s FCC Transition Team Posted: 12 Dec 2020 09:27 AM PST In consultation with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the American Council of... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: A Few Reminders for HLAA Leaders

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A Few Reminders for HLAA Leaders Posted: 17 Nov 2020 10:20 AM PST Dear HLAA State and Chapter Leaders, Chapter Updates Please continue to send in your Chapter Updates if you have not done so. Updates were due October 1. Let us know how your chapter is doing during... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: International Standards of Care for Cochlear Implants

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International Standards of Care for Cochlear Implants Posted: 11 Nov 2020 01:19 PM PST Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective medical treatment for many adults living with severe, profound, or moderate sloping to profound sensorineural hearing loss. HLAA supports the adoption of... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Files Comments with USPSTF on Hearing Screening

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HLAA Files Comments with USPSTF on Hearing Screening Posted: 08 Nov 2020 01:01 PM PST Created in 1984, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – October 20, 2020 Posted: 14 Oct 2020 12:12 PM PDT We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada).   Speaker: Don... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter Posted: 14 Oct 2020 09:58 AM PDT HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News (in this message: 3 new items)

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• Please Us Your Input: COVID and Hearing Loss
• FCC Announces 2020 Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility
• FCC Sends 2020 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress

Please Us Your Input: COVID and Hearing Loss Posted: 13 Oct 2020 04:51 PM PDT 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... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

FCC Announces 2020 Winners of Chairman’s Awards for Advancements in Accessibility Posted: 13 Oct 2020 09:38 AM PDT On October 7, 2020, the FCC announced the 2020 winners of the Chairman's Awards for Advancements in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA).  This FCC program, which began in 2011, is focused on improving... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

FCC Sends 2020 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress Posted: 12 Oct 2020 01:24 PM PDT On October 6, 2020, the FCC submitted its fifth biennial report to Congress, as required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA).  The purpose of the... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News (in this message: 2 new items)

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Register for the Cochlear Implant: Increasing Awareness and Access Session Posted: 09 Oct 2020 09:44 AM PDT Cochlear Implant: Increasing Awareness and Access Cochlear implants have been around for 40 years and have greatly improved the lives of recipients. Yet, despite advances in the technology and its... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

HLAA Members Finalists for the 2020 Focus on People Awards! Posted: 08 Oct 2020 05:11 PM PDT HLAA members Jerry Bergman and Matt Hay are finalists in their selective categories for the 2020 Focus on People awards program sponsored by hearing aid manufacturer Oticon. The program recognizes... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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

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Founder’s Day — Celebrating 41 Years of HLAA and Chapters Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:03 AM PDT 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.... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Position: Director of Communications

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HLAA Position: Director of Communications Posted: 23 Sep 2020 12:42 PM PDT The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: Welcome Back Chapters!

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Welcome Back Chapters! Posted: 18 Sep 2020 03:02 PM PDT Dear Chapter and State Leaders, Thank you to all of you who work tirelessly as volunteers on behalf of HLAA and people with hearing loss. Your contribution to HLAA is priceless! September is usually... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – September 15, 2020

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HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – September 15, 2020 Posted: 09 Sep 2020 09:40 AM PDT We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on September 15, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada). Speakers: Kate... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Brings Awareness to Global Standards for Cochlear Implant Users

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HLAA Brings Awareness to Global Standards for Cochlear Implant Users Posted: 01 Sep 2020 01:15 PM PDT Consensus reached on international guidelines for care. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) took part in a recently published, first of its kind research study in the Journal of the... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: Walk4Hearing Events Go Virtual This Fall, Making Hearing Health and Wellness the Goal

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Walk4Hearing Events Go Virtual This Fall, Making Hearing Health and Wellness the Goal Posted: 21 Aug 2020 12:35 PM PDT The post Walk4Hearing Events Go Virtual This Fall, Making Hearing Health and Wellness the Goal appeared first on Hearing Loss Association of America. Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News (in this message: 2 new items)

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Why Clear Masks? Posted: 19 Aug 2020 08:25 AM PDT Since moving to Florida, a little more than a year ago, my plan was to enjoy retirement from nursing and being away from the cold weather of Wisconsin. Our daughter/son-in-law live here and that too... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

“I Can’t Hear Anymore” – How Hearing is Affected After Exposure to a Loud Blast Posted: 18 Aug 2020 05:39 PM PDT Imagine this scenario: A loud explosion, maybe a bomb, maybe chemicals or maybe fireworks explode unexpectedly, and you happen to be nearby. Maybe you are physically okay and very shaken. But... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News (in this message: 2 new items)

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An Invitation from Walk4Hearing to HLAA Chapters Posted: 14 Aug 2020 03:38 PM PDT We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all HLAA Chapters to participate in the Walk4Hearing this fall. The Walk4Hearing is "going virtual", which means you can join online Walk Day from... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

Recordings You Can Share Posted: 14 Aug 2020 02:56 PM PDT Dear State and Chapter Leaders: Please see the following links to recordings that you can share from the HLAA website. These recordings can be used as topics for meetings and can help display the... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News (in this message: 2 new items)

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HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – August 18, 2020 Posted: 10 Aug 2020 02:21 PM PDT We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom on August 18, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada). Speaker:... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

Upcoming Chapter Development Workshop Posted: 10 Aug 2020 01:58 PM PDT HLAA Chapter Development Workshop What Level is Your Chapter? (What Level Do You Want It To Be?) August 17, 2020 3 pm ET Presenter: Beth Wilson, president, Central Massachusetts Chapter Every chapter... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Position: Digital Communications and Web Specialist

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HLAA Position: Digital Communications and Web Specialist Posted: 30 Jul 2020 08:49 AM PDT The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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HLAA News: HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – July 21, 2020

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HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting – July 21, 2020 Posted: 15 Jul 2020 08:39 AM PDT We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting online using Zoom on July 21, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada). This meeting will be an open... Blog content summary only, click the Blog Title to Read More...

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