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HLAA Marks 45th Anniversary with New Website
New site designed to help growing number of people with hearing loss
As the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) marks 45 years as the leading voice of the growing number of people with, and at risk of, hearing loss, we now have a powerful new tool to help us all connect, support and empower more people in need: HLAA’s completely redesigned website at www.hearingloss.org.   It includes updated, easy-to-navigate resources and features to educate and inform, advocate for change and break down barriers in our community and across the nation.   Visit our new Find Help and Understanding Hearing Loss pages, designed to get users to the information they need quickly. Want to invite someone to join our HLAA community? See the Get Involved page for all the ways to join HLAA’s hearing health movement. If you’re feeling apprehensive about holiday gatherings, check out the socializing strategies and resources on our Living Well with Hearing Loss page.   We’ll continue adding more resources, pages and functionality to our new website as we go, so stay tuned!   Be sure to tell us what you think at [email protected].

Here are some of the attendees from the WI State HLAA annual meeting, we didn't get everyone in the pictures.

Shine New Light on Hearing Loss

Wisconsin Hearing Loss Association of America Educational Conference April 26 & 27
Bordini Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Many thanks to the Fox Valley HLAA Chapter for hosting and organizing this amazing event. From start to finish, the conference was not only very educational with up to date information, it provided many opportunities for attendees to socialize and connect with one another. The food was great, the atmosphere was friendly, the exhibit hall was engaging, accessibility (looped meeting room, CART captioning) was paramount, and the speakers were world class!
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There were 4 fun fundraising events that contributed more cash to the scholarship funds: the 50/50 raffle run by Jack and Debbie Spear, the bucket raffle (organized by Julie Olson and Christine Otte AuD, run by Kirsten Schubbe and Karen Kasten) with multiple generous donations of beautiful baskets, a raffle for a Packer helmet (donated by the Packers–thanks to Michelle Frisbie’s efforts), and a raffle for a Packer jersey (donated by Michelle Frisbie).
 
At the conference, several experts shared valuable insights on enhancing communication accessibility, particularly within the healthcare sector. Derrick Coleman, a former NFL player and advocate for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community, delivered an inspiring talk on overcoming obstacles. Dr. Nicholas Reed from Johns Hopkins underscored the critical link between hearing, health, and healthcare, emphasizing the repercussions of untreated hearing loss. Dr. Tina Childress delved deep into the realm of hearing assistive technology, shedding light on innovative solutions to overcome communication barriers. Dr. Ruth Litovsky emphasized the increasing prevalence of hearing loss globally and highlighted cochlear implants as transformative solutions, even for single-sided deafness and moderately severe hearing loss cases. Jim Rau, Dr. Tina Childress, and Robin Jones discussed challenges and opportunities, touching on personal experiences, legal frameworks, and practical strategies for advocacy. Overall, the conference provided a comprehensive exploration of communication access and its vital role in healthcare. 

Please enjoy these Conference Documentations by Katherine Rybak

Christine Klessig, Michelle Frisbie, Julie Olson, members of the FVC chaired this years conference.
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Scholarship winner who was in attendance is Kenny Kaiser. ​
​ 50/50, bucket and Packer Helmet raffles.
SW Wisconsin Educators
Derrick Coleman from the Packer Staff with the Olson family
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President Kathy Johnson with Dr. Reed.
Dr. Tina Childress
Dr. Litosky
Dr. Reed

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COCHLEAR IMPLANT SUPPORT WITH ACI ALLIANCE

The American Cochlear Implant Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization created with the purpose of eliminating barriers to cochlear implantation by sponsoring research, driving heightened awareness and advocating for improved access to cochlear implants for patients of all ages across the US. 

To sign up for the newsletter, visit this site:https://www.acialliance.org/general/?type=listening

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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