HLAA Sponsors National Forum on Disability Issues
Aug 10 2012
Hearing Loss Association of America is a proud sponsor of the National Forum on Disability Issues to be held September 28, 12:30 – 3:30 PM EST at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio.
HLAA Updates Feed
Update on the Progress of Ratification of CRPD
Aug 8 2012
Hearing Loss Association of American, along with many other disability organizations united in their support of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), urges members of the US Senate to ratify CRPD. The US International Council on People with Disabilities (USICD) notes their website:
As the Senate session closed on Thursday, August 2, Senator Reid made a point to state his support for the bipartisan effort to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Senators Durbin (D-IL), McCain (R-AZ), Kerry (D-MA), Moran (R-KS), Coons (D-DE), Barrasso (R-WY), Harkin (D-IA), and Udall (D-NM) have all joined together to lead the support of the CRPD.
HLAA Chapters’ Advocates See Success in Delaware!
Aug 8 2012
People with hearing loss of all ages and those with speech disabilities will benefit from two bills Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law August 3, 2012. Governor Markell is Chair of the National Governor’s Association (NGA) and has made employment of people with disabilities his major project with the NGA.
HLAA Announces New Board of Trustees President
Aug 1 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 1, 2012
CONTACT:
Nancy Macklin
Director of Events and Marketing
nmacklin@hearingloss.org
HLA-Florida - Call for Board Applications - Deadline extended
Aug 1 2012
The Hearing Loss Association of Florida (HLA-FL) is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the HLA-FL Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning October 6, 2012. New application deadline is September 1, 2012.
ACTION ALERT UPDATE: Support the CRPD as it Heads to the Senate Floor!
Jul 31 2012
Call on Your Senator to Support the
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Last week, July 26, 2012, on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HLAA watched as the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted to send the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to the Senate Floor for a vote. The room was packed with disability advocates who could barely restrain themselves from applause as the vote was taken.
Hearing Loss Association of America's Executive Director Announces Retirement in 2013
Jul 27 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 27, 2012
CONTACT:
Diana Bender, Ph.D.
President, HLAA Board of Trustees
president@hearingloss.org
HLAA Names New Hearing Loop Advocate
Jul 23 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 23, 2012
CONTACT:
Nancy Macklin
Director of Events and Marketing
nmacklin@hearingloss.org
HLAA Applauds Cinemark Settlement in Arizona
Jul 23 2012
Hearing Loss Association of America is thrilled to learn Cinemark in Arizona will provide neckloops and receivers to patrons. Resulting from a lawsuit brought by the Arizona Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division, this settlement agreement is, to the best of our knowledge, the first time neckloops are being provided in commercial movie theaters. However, with the 2010 ADA Standards now in place, we expect to see more theaters adopting neckoops and looping technology. We commend Cinemark for providing this access to patrons, for committing to maintaining the equipment in working order, training staff and making efforts to ensure the community knows about the availability of the neckloops in their theaters.
Register Now for the Third Annual HLAA Ohio Chapter Leaders Conference
Jul 17 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location is Cherry Valley Lodge, 2299 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
