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What is HLAA?
1. What is HLAA?
HLAA
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), formerly
Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH)
A new organization (started 1979).
A new name (starting in 2006)
Mission: to open the world of communication to hard of
hearing people by providing education, information,
support, and advocacy.
Grassroots network of over 250 chapters/groups
across U.S.
2. Hearing Aid Features (Quick Tour)
Technical Solutions
Volume Control
Telecoil
Multiple Microphones (Noise Control)
Programmable
Feedback Control
Compression/Clipping
Digital vs. Analog
Direct Audio Input
Remote Controls
FM
Editor's Notes
People with hearing loss are new to the idea of being organized. SHHH was started in 1979. The name was changed in 2006 to Hearing Loss Association of America. It’s only been recently that people with hearing loss could do much about it. Now there are tremendous opportunities … and problems to deal with … technology solves some problems for us, but creates others. Legislation and public awareness are needed. Insurance programs need to be improved. These are the things HLAA is helping with. It’s making things better for not just members but for everyone with hearing loss and for those around them.
