Hearing Loss Association Of America – A Resource For People With Hearing Loss
March 8, 2009
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss, providing information, education, support and advocacy. Their message is clear: Hearing loss is a daily challenge you can overcome. You do not have to hide your hearing loss. You do not have to face hearing loss alone.
The national network includes 14 state organizations, and 200 local chapters, about a dozen of which are in Washington. Members receive Hearing Loss Magazine from the national association 6 times a year. Recent issues have had articles with titles including: ‘Revisiting the Perennial Question: What is the “Best” Hearing Aid’ and ‘Cutting the Phone Cord for the Hearing Loss Community.’
The Washington State organization has a quarterly publication called Sound Waves which provides practical information for telephone access and TV listening, as well as personal stories of people who have faced and overcome hearing challenges. Sound Waves also provides information on local chapters. You can pick up the most recent copy at Highline Audiology, or get it online at the state website: www.hearingloss-wa.org
After a 2 month interruption, the West Seattle chapter has started meeting at a new time and a new place. The meetings will be at 1:30 to 2:30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month from January through May and September through December.
They will be held at:
West Seattle Christian Church
4400 42nd Ave SW (SE corner of 42nd and SW Genesee)
The next meeting, on February 18th will feature Penny Allen, President of HLAA of Washington.
For more information, please contact:
- David R. Kietzke at 206.932.7538
- Jack Eldridge at 206.937.5996
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