Basic Organization Information
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC
- Also Known As:
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Hearing Loss Association of America
- Physical Address:
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Bethesda, MD
20814
- EIN:
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52-1177011
- Web URL:
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www.hearingloss.org
- NTEE Category:
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E99 Health - General and Rehabilitative N.E.C.
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B Educational Institutions
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B99 Education N.E.C.
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R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy
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R99 Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy N.E.C.
- Year Founded:
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1979
- Ruling Year:
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2001
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Mission Statement
<div>The mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA, founded in 1979, is the nation's leading organization representing people with hearing loss. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 36 million (17%) Americans have a hearing loss making it the third largest public health issue after heart disease and arthritis.</div>
Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
<div><strong>In 2012 HLAA Accomplishments:</strong></div><div>- Conducted 22 Walk4Hearing events in cities across the country to raise public awareness about hearing loss</div><div>- Produced HLAA's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Providence, RI for over 1200 attendees with educational, social, advocacy and training events</div><div>- Published bi-monthly Hearing Loss Magazine and added to HLAA's website for viewing online </div><div>- Published free online e-News</div><div>- Conducted Hearing Loop Advocacy Training for HLAA chapters and audiologists across the country</div><div>- Conducted Hearing Assistive Techonology Training workshops</div><div>- Provided support for over 200 HLAA Chapters and State Organizations </div><div>- Offered free information, support and materials on HLAA's website, <a href="http://www.hearingloss.org">www.hearingloss.org</a></div><div>- Successfully conducted advocacy on the federal, state, and local levels</div><div>- Produced free online videos on Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss 101</div><div>- Parent wiki: <a href="http://www.kidsandhearing.org">www.kidsandhearingloss.org</a></div><div>- Young Adult Social Network: <a href="http://www.hearinglossnation.org">www.hearinglossnation.org</a></div><div> </div><div><strong>In 2013 HLAA's Goals include</strong>:</div><div>- Raising national public awareness by holding a National Walk4Hearing in 22 cities across the country and partnering with local alliance partners to raise funds for community programs and activities for people with hearing loss</div><div>- Producing HLAA's Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held in Portland, OR - increasing the number of young adults and veterans attending and offering a Veterans Educational Track</div><div>- Increasing the number of Hearing Assistive Technology Training workshops by seeking additional funding support from corporations and foundations</div><div>- Increasing HLAA's membership </div><div>- Increasing the number of HLAA Chapters and Staet Organizations and offering more technical support to help build chapter capacity</div><div>- Increasing the number of online e-News to twice per month</div><div>- Continue to bring current and timely information and support to people with hearing loss though HLAA's website, <a href="http://www.hearingloss.org">www.hearingloss.org</a></div><div>- Publish bi-monthly Hearing Loss Magazine and make available free archived editions on HLAA's website</div><div>- Providing more Hearing Loop Advocacy Training to HLAA Chapters and audiologists across the country</div><div>- Enhancing advocacy efforts on the federal, state and local levels and partnering with organizations that share our mission</div><div>- Increasing HLAA's presence on Social Media</div><div>- Hiring a new Executive Director to replace the retiring Executive Director (July 2013)</div>
Leadership
Ms. Brenda Battat
Term:
Since
Mar
2008
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Convention
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Health Care
- Population Served:
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired
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Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
<p>Held annually, the HLAA convention is completely hearing accessible to people with hearing loss. A wide-range of up-to-date information is made available to attendees and hearing health professionals through educational workshops that are eligible for CEU's, a research symposium, and a large trade show exhibiting the latest hearing assistive technology.</p>
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National Walk4Hearing
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Health Care
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired
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Disabled, General or Disability Unspecified
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General Public/Unspecified
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<div>HLAA's National Walk4Hearing takes place in 23 cities across the country. The Walks are managed by the nationl office and led by local volunteer chapter members to raise public awareness and reduce the stigma of hearing loss. </div>
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<div>HLAA is a national membership organization. Its 200 local and 14 state chapters conduct educational and support meetings to help individuals live and work successfully with hearing loss.</div>
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<div>HLAA advocates on the national, state and local levels on issues that impact people with hearing loss. National and local chapter members conduct outreach to raise public awareness about the impact of hearing loss.</div>
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Hearing Loss Magazine
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Health Care
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired
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General Public/Unspecified
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<p>Hearing Loss Magazine contains articles on a wide-range of topics related to hearing loss including: hearing assistive technology, personal experiences in living with hearing loss, hearing loss coping strategies and the latest news concerning the hearing loss community. The magazine is published bi-monthly and available to members, libraries and health care professionals.</p>
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National Network of Chapters and State Organizations
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Health Care
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired
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<div>HLAA has a national network of 200 chapters and 14 state organizations across the country that provide support, information, and advocacy in local communties for people with hearing loss.</div>
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Hearing Loss Support Specialist Training
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Health Care
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Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Program Description:
This program provides core knowledge and understanding for individuals who work with, or wish to work with, people impacted by hearing loss. It is not restricted to any one profession or discipline. The program is <br />beneficial to professionals or volunteers who provide support for people<br /> with hearing loss.
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