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From a presentation originally developed by
Carrie Welter of Augusta, Ga. Chapter |
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Who is am I and Where am I Coming From? |
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History of HLAA |
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What HLAA is Doing for YOU |
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What You Can Do for HLAA |
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Questions and Answers |
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How did I become involved in HLAA? |
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My Hearing Loss – Everyone Has a Story |
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My Hopes and Dreams for You and HLAA |
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Founded as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People,
(SHHH) in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone |
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Organization Began in Family Room of the Stone
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Grown to over 10,000 paid members |
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Recently become HLAA |
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Not a member until you send $25 annually to
Bethesda, MD. Then You Become a member of HLAA. |
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Local chapters are open to anyone who wishes
participate … member or not. |
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If you can afford $25, HLAA needs your
membership |
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Opportunity to participate in hearing loss
issues |
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Information such as Hearing Loss Magazine |
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Support (Example: this meeting) |
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Discounts on many items |
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Participation in activities involving hearing
loss |
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Local Effort is Designed to Bring Educational
Programs Which Will Enhance Your Communication Skills |
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Hearing Loss Association of America is the
nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. |
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HLAA exists to open the world of communication
for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and
support. |
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Efficient and Streamlined National Office –
Image Improved – Creative and Resourceful |
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Nation’s Voice for HOH People |
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Financially Stable and Growing in Membership |
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Greater Collaboration with Other Organizations |
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HLAA empowers consumers, families and key
hearing health professionals with relevant information. |
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YOU become a part of the national support
network |
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HLAA National, State and Local Affiliates Work
Together to Strengthen One Another. |
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Continue to Advocate on Behalf of Hearing Loss |
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Never Give Up on Trying to Hear |
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Share Your Story with Others and Support Those
in Need |
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Join HLAA |
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