Meeting agenda 8/20/26 7:30pm Welcome Roll Call Minutes Financial Report Action Items President’s Report Volunteer Opportunity Fundraising Announcements Website Legislation Town Hall request State Conference 2027 If you have any questions about the meeting or would like to attend, please contact Debbe Hagner (email: debbe.hagner@gmail.com)  

May is Better Hearing Month, and our parent organization, the Hearing Loss Association of America, has shared a helpful new edition of Hearing Life e-news. This month’s update includes a new family-focused Hearing Loss 101 Toolkit component designed to help kids talk about their feelings related to hearing loss, along with updates on hearing aid…

We’re excited to share an upcoming event hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America – Florida State Association. “Making Hearing Loss Unforgettable” is a special event designed to bring awareness, education, and community support to individuals experiencing hearing loss, along with their families and caregivers. 📅 Date: Saturday, May 16 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM…

I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season.   We’re asking for your support in advancing an important piece of legislation: the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA), which will soon be introduced by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (MA) and Representative Debbie Dingell (MI).   As leaders within the hearing loss…

Bring clarity and flexibility to every conversation with the Caption Companion 4-Channel Wireless Mic Set — designed for seamless group communication, accessibility, and professional captioning accuracy.  This powerful system includes four high-quality wireless microphones (“Transmitters”) that connect to a compact Receiver, ensuring clear, consistent sound from multiple speakers at once. Whether you’re using it in…

 Upcoming External Event: Auracast Advocacy Webinar – Sept. 17 Bluetooth is hosting a webinar titled “How to Successfully Advocate for Auracast™ Broadcast Audio in Public Locations.” Learn how this technology can expand accessibility in your community.  Register here: bluetooth.com/events/webinar-auracast-public-locations

Topic: Strengthening Your Chapter’s Voice This session is designed to help state and chapter leaders improve outreach using updated HLAA communication tools and branding resources. You’ll learn how to: Navigate the Chapter Portal for outreach Apply HLAA Editorial Guidelines Use the HLAA Messaging Triangle to communicate our mission Implement the new Branding Guidelines (logos, fonts,…

Honoring 35 Years of the ADA and the Fight for Communication Access  Read the blog: hearingloss.org/as-the-ada-turns-35-hlaas-fight-for-accessibility-continues On July 26, we celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! HLAA played a key role in securing communication access as part of this groundbreaking legislation. Today, we continue to advocate for accessibility, affordable hearing health care,…

Hello, everyone!   I have very exciting news about the Modernization of Telecommunications Access Systems Act (TASA) of 1991 legislative bills.  Please share this announcement with your community members and friends.   I am happy to announce that the last of three Senate Committees, the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee passed SB 344 (TASA Modernization Bill) unanimously yesterday (April 2).  It was a quick vote,…

Let’s Bring FTRI* to 21st Century  and Improve Telecommunications for Deaf, HH, and DB March 15 via zoom Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.  https://www.ftri.org/ Cecil Bradley, FTRI Executive Director, will give a presentation on a new legislative bill being introduced to 2025 Florida Legislative Session which is happening now.  The new legislative bill is called the “Modernization of TASA”…

Florida State Association Meeting Agenda March 15, 2025 10:00am Call to Order Welcome Adoption of agenda President’s Report Financial Status Report General Funds, Website, Scholarship (Joan Andrew) Current Association Action items             Walk for Hearing  Chapter News (ReCharge) Guest Speaker: Cecil F. Bradley, Executive Director, Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. Meeting adjourned.