Chapter and state board meetings are now happening in-person while some are continuing via Zoom, with a few exceptions.  Check meeting announcements to see if meeting is in person or virtual. 
WI STATE HLAA SUMMER NEWSLETTER!  
click on this link.

Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15
in Madison, WI

HLAA Wisconsin Annual Meeting and Conference
Please plan to join us the evening of Friday, October 14th for the Annual State HLAA Meeting, including the election of new officers. All members are invited! 

The HLAA WI State Conference will be Saturday, October 15th from 8:30am to 4:00pm and is open to the public!

Learn from knowledgeable guest speakers, and enter to win fantastic prizes in the raffle! 

Lunch is included, and a block of hotel rooms will be reserved for those of you planning to stay and play in Madison for the night. 

Please plan to join us to meet with old friends, make new connections, learn the latest in technology, and discover the power of accessibility!

   Hop on the Train to Better Hearing!

WisTech Assistive Technology Program
Increased funding for hearing aid assistanceTAP Hearing Aid Assistance will now offer up to $1,500 for eligible applicants.The Office for the Promotion of Independent Living (OPIL) is pleased to announce that the Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP) is now offering applicants up to $1,500 towards the purchase of new or refurbished hearing aids or cochlear implant processors. Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible, applicants must meet the TAP eligibility requirements. 
For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit the TAP webpage or contact the TAP program coordinator. 

BE A PART OF HLAA-WI STATE BOARD

Nominations Open for State Board

Interested in getting involved in HLAA-WI?   There are two board terms expiring this year and two current vacancies on the Board.   Consider applying for one of the positions and help lead Wisconsin HLAA.  The ballot consisting of the slate of candidates will be sent to all members by September 15.  Mail and email voting will begin at that time. Mail in ballots will be added to the in-person voting at the annual meeting on October 14 and winners announced then.    
 
The state board meets four times a year at various locations or online.  Become a part of this team that sets the policy and direction of our state organization.  Click on this link to download the application and submit the completed application to the Nomination Chairperson as indicated on the form by September 1.   
 
If you have questions, contact any of the members of the nominating committee:   
Jack Spear, Chair                                             jhspear@gmail.com
Pam Martin                                                   mmmiracle4me@aol.com
Colleen Van Rooy                                           cvanrooy@yahoo.com
​Jerry Lapidakis                                               jlapidakis@gmail.com  

The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Wisconsin is showcasing examples of different assistive devices that Deaf and hard of hearing consumers can use in their everyday lives within their own home.  Check out the video below!

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Published on 2021-12-07 By Carrie Johnson ​​ ​
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