Welcome to the HLAA-WI website. We hope you’ll take time to look around and get to know us.  You’ll learn who we are, what we stand for, and why we believe in this wonderful organization.

We are PEOPLE whose lives are affected by hearing loss; ours or someone else’s. We are people of all age groups, from different backgrounds. Many of us work full time jobs; some of us are retired. Some of us are parents of kids with hearing loss. We all believe that we must work together to help hard of hearing people live fuller, happier, more productive lives.

We believe it’s important to reach out to others who need information. We know that hearing loss is often misunderstood. Most of us will tell you that we have learned more from each other about living well with hearing loss than from anyone else, including those who are specialists in the field.

Many of us have been told that there is nothing that can be done to help us. We have proven that wrong many times over. We have benefitted from hearing aids, cochlear implants, BAHA implants, hearing loops, and myriad hearing assistive technologies that go beyond hearing aids. Many of us wonder why we were not told about these when our hearing loss was first diagnosed.

We come together to receive and offer support, and to share ideas and information. We advocate for laws, rules and services that make hearing loss, partial deafness in particular, an issue of concern.

We support ‘communication access’ through technology, and we support medical research that will someday eradicate deafness.

We encourage involvement in HLAA chapters, HLAA state associations and membership in the national HLAA organization. We believe that to reach out to others is the best way to achieve our goals.

We invite you to join us!



  Your Decision to Do Something About Hearing Loss Begins HERE...

 The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's foremost consumer organization representing the rights of people with hearing loss. HLAA-WI is Wisconsin's State Group.

HLAA has been providing information, education, support and advocacy since 1979 to enable people with hearing loss to live full and productive lives.

HLAA works to end the stigma associated with hearing loss.

HLAA believes that hearing is a birthright, and encourages treatment and prevention. HLAA also supports research in medicine and technology in the field of deafness.

HLAA advocates for your rights. HLAA represents you on corporate and government advisory boards, coalitions, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

HLAA State and Chapter organizations are where people with all degrees of hearing loss meet regularly to share current and useful information, and to find ways to effect positive change at the grassroots level.

HLAA is a membership organization. When you become a member of HLAA you become a part of a national movement to make hearing loss an issue of national concern.

 Learn more about the national HLAA organization  www.hearingloss.org

Become involved in HLAA-Wisconsin or in one of the existing HLAA Chapters in our state. Visit the chapter page on this website.

Meetings of HLAA are open to anyone interested in living well with hearing loss. You do not have to be an HLAA member to attend meetings.

 
Would you like to start a new chapter in Wisconsin?  Contact Elizabeth.

Would you like to serve as a member of the HLAA-Wisconsin Board of Trustees?

Each year, there are 2-3 openings for 3 year terms on the Board. Terms begin at the annual meeting which is held each fall.

You may request an application form from the Nominating Committee if you are interested. Also, if you know someone else who would make a good Board member, please encourage them to apply. There are several off board committee positions available too.

Like most non-profit boards, the HLAA-WI Board consists of volunteers who do not receive pay for their services. Members serve because we believe in the mission of HLAA.

Contact Nominating Committee members: Lisa Zovar: lzovar@charter.net or Julie Olson: julieo@athenet.net for more information.

Donations to HLAA-WI are Tax Deductible

HLAA-Wisconsin is a registered  501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductable as defined by federal and state law.

HLAA-WI does not have membership dues. The organization is dependent on donationa and funds raised through the Milwaukee Walk4Hearing event, which is held annually.

Donations to HLAA-WI can be sent directly to: David Hankes, HLAA-WI Treasurer, 6113 Tricia Ave., Weston WI 54476-3185.

To join the HLAA-WI Walk Team, go to www.Walk4Hearing.org  Click on 'Milwaukee Walk' & sign up to join the fun...and to help raise money for HLAA.

Sign up for HLAA-WI Newsletter

HLAA-WI publishes a quarterly newsletter that is sent electronically.

If you wish to receive the publication, we need your name and e-mail address.

The electronic list for HLAA-WI is managed by our newsletter editor. Please send her your contact information at: julieo@athenet.net

Thank you. 

Anyone may request our online newsletter. We encourage you to share it with everyone, including agencies and entities that need more information about hearing loss issues. Feel free to print it or send it to others online.

NOTE: While we would like to be able to send the newsletter  by regular mail, the cost of printing and postage are prohibitive at t his time.

Become an HLAA Member...

HLAA is a national membership organization. Dues are payable to the national organization. When you join HLAA you become a part of a movement that is making a positive difference locally, regionally & nationally for people with hearing loss.

The national dues structure includes individuals, couples, families, professionals, and corporations. More information is available at the national website.

HLAA's National Office is located at: 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200 Bethesda MD 20814. 301-657-2248

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