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What HLAA Does For You And What YOU Can Do For HLAA. From a presentation originally developed by Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter. 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
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What HLAA Does For You AndWhat YOU Can Do For HLAA From a presentation originally developed by Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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 Hearing Loss Association of America
Our Hope of Communicating Better Does Not Fade Into the Sunset Hearing Loss Association of America