Join us for the 2026 Wisconsin Walk4Hearing on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Warner Park in Madison.
This community event brings together individuals, families, and supporters to raise awareness and support for people with hearing loss.
Participants can make an even greater impact by forming a team with friends, family, or coworkers, or by supporting the event through a business sponsorship. Fundraising helps expand education, outreach, and support services for the hearing loss community across Wisconsin.
Sponsoring Walk4Hearing offers businesses a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate community leadership while supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss. Hearing loss impacts people of all ages—including employees, customers, and their loved ones—so sponsorship reflects a company’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community well-being. Businesses also gain valuable brand visibility through tiered sponsorship levels—Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,500), Bronze ($500), and Supporter ($250). Depending on the level, sponsors may receive benefits such as logo placement on official Walk4Hearing T-shirts, recognition and a link on the Walk4Hearing website, inclusion in participant welcome emails, social media and e-news recognition, on-site visibility with tents or resource tables and banner displays, and stage recognition during the event program.
The day begins with registration at 9:30 a.m., followed by a stage presentation at 10:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10:45 a.m. Participants will connect, share experiences, and help advance hearing health, advocacy, and support programs.
Location:
Warner Park
2930 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
For more information, visit the FAQs or email walk4hearing@hearingloss.org
This community event brings together individuals, families, and supporters to raise awareness and support for people with hearing loss.
Participants can make an even greater impact by forming a team with friends, family, or coworkers, or by supporting the event through a business sponsorship. Fundraising helps expand education, outreach, and support services for the hearing loss community across Wisconsin.
Sponsoring Walk4Hearing offers businesses a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate community leadership while supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss. Hearing loss impacts people of all ages—including employees, customers, and their loved ones—so sponsorship reflects a company’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and community well-being. Businesses also gain valuable brand visibility through tiered sponsorship levels—Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,500), Bronze ($500), and Supporter ($250). Depending on the level, sponsors may receive benefits such as logo placement on official Walk4Hearing T-shirts, recognition and a link on the Walk4Hearing website, inclusion in participant welcome emails, social media and e-news recognition, on-site visibility with tents or resource tables and banner displays, and stage recognition during the event program.
The day begins with registration at 9:30 a.m., followed by a stage presentation at 10:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10:45 a.m. Participants will connect, share experiences, and help advance hearing health, advocacy, and support programs.
Location:
Warner Park
2930 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
For more information, visit the FAQs or email walk4hearing@hearingloss.org
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Here are some of the attendees from the 2025 WI State HLAA annual meeting.
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Shine New Light on Hearing Loss
Wisconsin Hearing Loss Association of America Educational Conference April 26 & 27 2024
Bordini Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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!
Bordini Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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!
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.
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.
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50/50, bucket and Packer Helmet raffles.
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SW Wisconsin Educators
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Derrick Coleman from the Packer Staff with the Olson family
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President Kathy Johnson with Dr. Reed.
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Dr. Tina Childress
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Dr. Litosky
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Dr. Reed
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