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HLAA Chapters and groups connect people, change lives and empower local communities across the U.S.

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Join the HLAA Movement

Together our voice is stronger! Help us build a world where everyone with hearing loss is supported and empowered. Be part of the HLAA community today.

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HLAA is Changing Lives

Through trusted education, powerful advocacy and our nationwide network of support, HLAA helps millions with hearing loss thrive every day.

“The HLAA community empowered me with the courage to face my challenges head-on, to advocate for myself proactively and to embrace life to the fullest despite my hearing loss.”Linda Gee, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

News & Updates

Teri Breier and Melissa Kruse tabling at the HLAA 2025 Convention
Feb 27, 2026 Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: What Took Me So Long?

After delaying eight years to treat her hearing loss with a cochlear implant, Teri wishes she had done it sooner; read HLAA's third inspiring CI Day story.

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Group of six people including Qais Khan and HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley
Feb 25, 2026 Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: Becoming a Voice for Young Adults

Qais Khan is a passionate advocate for young adult cochlear implant recipients—read the second of HLAA's three inspiring stories for CI Day.

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A family of four with a young son and daughter at the beach
Feb 23, 2026 Celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day: How Doni Found Light in the Journey

Read about Doni, a young cochlear implant recipient, and his family in the first of three inspiring stories for International Cochlear Implant Day.

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Upcoming Events

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Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss

Walk4Hearing events in over 15 cities each year promote hearing health and support local people facing hearing loss.

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