The use of hearing assistance technology and services such as frequency and loop modulation systems, alert devices, telecommunications devices, subtitling services and sign language interpretation can further improve access to communication and education for people with hearing loss. Many of the causes that cause hearing loss can be avoided through public health strategies and clinical interventions implemented throughout life. Once hearing loss is identified, it is essential to address it as soon as possible and in an appropriate manner to mitigate any adverse impact. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a tax-exempt charitable organization and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under Code 501 (c) (from the IRS).
The event allowed participants to share their experience with hearing loss, its challenges and to hear words of encouragement and support from others. A person who cannot hear as well as a person with normal hearing (hearing thresholds of 20 dB or more in both ears) is said to have hearing loss. People with hearing problems often communicate through oral language and can benefit from hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive devices, as well as captions. It can affect one or both ears and cause difficulty hearing loud conversations or sounds.
Join us in New Orleans from June 29 to July 1 to learn the latest about hearing health, access to communication, and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. There are opportunities to go deeper and learn more about hearing loss and to connect with people who have similar experiences. The work of WHO is guided by the recommendations of the WHO Global Report on Hearing (202) and the World Health Assembly resolution on the prevention of deafness and hearing loss. In children, nearly 60% of hearing loss is due to preventable causes that can be prevented by implementing public health measures.
More than 5% of the world's population — 430 million people — need rehabilitation to treat their disabling hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children). The “Spring Fling” garden party, organized by Heather Lehr, HLAA-CA webmaster and former president of the chapter, in her beautiful home in San Marino, was attended by nearly 30 people with and without hearing loss and without a mask in sight. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age; among people over 60 years of age, more than 25% are affected by disabling hearing loss. This requires systematic evaluation to detect hearing loss and related ear diseases in people at higher risk.
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has a chapter in Los Angeles, California that provides support for those living with hearing loss. The Los Angeles chapter offers a variety of services including educational seminars, support groups, advocacy efforts, social events, and more. They also provide resources for those seeking information on assistive technology for those living with hearing loss. The Los Angeles chapter is located at 818 West 7th Street Suite 930-A Los Angeles CA 90017. The HLAA-CA Los Angeles Chapter provides a safe space for those living with hearing loss, their families, friends, caregivers, professionals, educators, employers, advocates, and anyone else interested in learning more about hearing loss.
They strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their experiences with hearing loss, learning from each other’s stories, finding support from one another, advocating for better access to services for those living with hearing loss, and working together to create a better future for all those affected by hearing loss. The HLAA-CA Los Angeles Chapter is dedicated to providing resources for those living with hearing loss, their families, friends, caregivers, professionals, educators, employers, advocates, and anyone else interested in learning more about hearing loss. They offer educational seminars on topics such as assistive technology for those living with hearing loss, advocacy efforts for better access to services for those living with hearing loss, support groups for those living with hearing loss, social events for those living with hearing loss, and more. If you or someone you know is living with hearing loss, consider joining the HLAA-CA Los Angeles Chapter.
They provide a safe space where everyone can come together to share their experiences with hearing loss, learn from each other’s stories, find support from one another, advocate for better access to services for those living with hearing loss, and work together to create a better future for all those affected by hearing loss.
