What HLAA Does For You And What YOU Can Do For HLAA From a presentation originally developed by Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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. 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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. 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

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 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America

Our Hope of Communicating Better Does Not Fade Into the Sunset 11/17/2018 Hearing Loss Association of America