1. What HLAA Does For You And What YOU Can Do For HLAA
From a presentation originally developed by Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter
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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
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3. Hearing Loss Association of America
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
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4. Hearing Loss Association of America
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
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5. Hearing Loss Association of America
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
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6. Hearing Loss Association of America
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
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7. Hearing Loss Association of America
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.
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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
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9. Hearing Loss Association of America
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.
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10. Hearing Loss Association of America
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
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11. Our Hope of Communicating Better Does Not Fade Into the Sunset
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