Chapter News
Updates from HLAA chapters and support groups around Florida.
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Aug 19, 2026
Florida State Association Meeting Agenda 08-20-26
The agenda for the Florida State Association meeting on August 20, 2026.
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Apr 1, 2026
Making Hearing Loss Unforgettable – Florida HLAA Event
HLAA Florida's in-person event in Orlando on May 16, 2026, with workshops, exhibitors and hearing access, to bring awareness, education and support.
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Dec 14, 2025
Florida Upcoming Statewide Meeting
Save the date: HLAA Florida's statewide meeting on January 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., to share updates, news and details about an exciting statewide event.
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🎧 Upcoming External Event: Auracast Advocacy Webinar – Sept. 17
A Bluetooth webinar on how to advocate for Auracast broadcast audio in public places.
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🎙️ Upcoming HLAA Leaders Webinar – July 23 at 3:00 PM ET - Strengthening Your Chapter's Voice: Communication Tools & Resources for HLAA Leaders
An HLAA webinar for state and chapter leaders on strengthening your chapter's voice with updated communication tools.
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Feb 16, 2025
Florida State Association General Meeting Agenda March 15, 2025
The agenda for the Florida State Association general meeting on March 15, 2025.
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Jan 31, 2025
2025 Florida Walk4Hearing - Saturday, May 3, 2025
The 2025 Florida Walk4Hearing on Saturday, May 3. You can bring hope to hearing loss.
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Dec 6, 2024
Join Us for Two Exclusive Educational Events with Dr. Anil K. Lalwani!
Hearing Health Foundation hosted two educational events with Dr. Anil Lalwani of Columbia University on hearing loss research.
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May 11, 2024
2024 Florida Walk4Hearing Sunday, November 3, 2024
The 2024 Florida Walk4Hearing on Sunday, November 3 at Gadsden Park in Tampa.
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Jan 22, 2024
R.I.P. Flo Innes
HLAA Florida mourns Flo Innes, a lifelong advocate for people with hearing loss, founder of Advocates for Better Hearing and longtime president of the Sarasota Chapter.
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Dec 9, 2023
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Early Intervention Best Practices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Webinar
Jennifer Cato of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind on early intervention best practices, December 13, 2023.
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Mar 8, 2023
Come Join Us! Florida Walk4Hearing Sunday, November 12, 2023 Tampa
The Florida Walk4Hearing on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Tampa. Walk as a team or on your own.
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Dec 13, 2022
Register now for HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans -Keynote Speaker, Dr. K. Renee Horton – renowned physicist, author, and space launch engineer for NASA
Register for the HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans, with keynote speaker Dr. K. Renee Horton, physicist.
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Nov 29, 2022
HLAA 2023 Convention June 29-July 1 In New Orleans (NOLA)!
The HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans, June 29 to July 1, with everything under one roof.
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Jul 30, 2022
HLAA Florida State Association Quarterly Meeting Agenda August 13, 2022 Via Zoom
The agenda for HLAA Florida's quarterly meeting on Zoom, August 13, 2022.
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Jul 12, 2022
R.I.P. Edward F. Ogiba
The Sarasota/Manatee Chapter mourns Ed Ogiba, a longtime and influential HLAA leader who died in June 2022.
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Jun 20, 2022
Don't Miss It! It's Coming Here on JUNE 26th 2022 Hearing Loss Awareness Day with the Rays!
Hearing Loss Awareness Day with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 26, 2022 in St. Petersburg.
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May 16, 2022
Hurry Register Now - “LOOK BEYOND THE FACE” Register Now!!!
Look Beyond the Face, a workshop on understanding what people mean through body language and expression.
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May 10, 2022
Rally Caps Hearing Loss Awareness Day with the Rays St. Petersburg, FL
Rally Caps Hearing Loss Awareness Day with the Tampa Bay Rays on June 26, 2022, with part of each ticket supporting HLAA.
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Come Join Us! 2022 Florida Walk4Hearing June 25, 2022 Tampa
The 2022 Florida Walk4Hearing on June 25 at The Sail Plaza in Tampa. Registration was free.
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Apr 30, 2022
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Will Soon be Available to Millions of Americans
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley on the FDA's coming rules for over-the-counter hearing aids.
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Apr 30, 2022
Join the Excitement! HLAA 2022 Convention, June 23-25, 2022
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley invites you to the HLAA 2022 Convention in Tampa, June 23 to 25.
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Apr 5, 2022
April 2nd 2022 Treasure Coast Chapter HLAA Meeting - Support or No Support
Audiologist Dr. May, board certified in tinnitus management, spoke to the Treasure Coast Chapter on April 2, 2022.
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Mar 29, 2022
ATTN: HLAA Leaders and Members - Promotional Graphics Are Available
Promotional graphics and copy for sharing the HLAA 2022 Convention in Tampa, plus a call for Better Hearing Month ideas.
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Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15th, 2022 - The Effects of Hearing Loss
Audiologist Dr. Alaina Becker of Florida Eye Specialists explained how hearing loss is linked to other health conditions, brain health and depression.
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Jan 24, 2022
What's the Best Kept Secret at the 2022 HLAA National Convention?
Volunteer at the HLAA 2022 Convention in Tampa and save almost 40% on early-bird registration.
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Dec 22, 2021
Happy Holidays from The Hearing Loss Association of Florida
Season's greetings from the Hearing Loss Association of Florida.
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Dec 20, 2021
Dec 21st 2021 - 10 Smart Ways to Improve Your Hearing
Ed Ogiba brought his 10 smart ways to improve your hearing to the Sun City Center Chapter, covering brain health, hearing technology and accessible venues.
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Dec 10, 2021
Jan 18, 2022 HLAA Hybrid Meeting Presented by Barbara Kelly - Executive Director Hearing Loss Association of America
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley spoke at a January 18, 2022 hybrid meeting about HLAA's work and the 2022 Convention in Tampa.
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HLAA 2022 Convention Registration Now Open!
Registration opened for the HLAA 2022 Convention in Tampa, June 23 to 25.
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Nov 15, 2021
What Are You Waiting For?
The HLAA 2022 Convention came to Tampa, June 23 to 25, HLAA's first in-person convention in three years.
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Nov 9, 2021
Nov 10th 2021 - What Is An OTC Hearing Aid?
Dr. Lynette Dornton explained over-the-counter hearing aids to the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter on November 10, 2021.
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NOV 20th 2021 - Invitation to Florida State Board’s New Community & Member Meeting
With the HLAA 2022 Convention coming to Tampa, the Florida State Board invited chapter leaders and members to a November 20, 2021 community meeting.
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Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19th 2021 - Marvel-ous Hearing for Everyone!
Speech-language pathologist Karalee Kowar presented Marvel-ous Hearing for Everyone on October 19, 2021.
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Sep 30, 2021
Oct 6, 2021 - “Don’t Let Ototoxic Drugs Flip Your World Upside Down!” by Neil Bauman
Neil Bauman explained how ototoxic drugs can damage hearing and what to watch for, online October 6, 2021.
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Sep 28, 2021
Treasure Coast Chapter HLAA September 2 meeting - Checklist For Hearing Loss Help
The recording of the Treasure Coast Chapter's September 2021 meeting, Checklist for Hearing Loss Help.
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Sep 27, 2021
You've made a difference!
A thank-you to Walk4Hearing donors, and how the funds help people with hearing loss.
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Aug 31, 2021
Sept 21st - HEARING LOSS and SELF ADVOCACY” Presented by David Phillip Regal, Au.D. 12:30pm
Audiologist David Regal on hearing loss and self-advocacy, at the Sun City Center Chapter's September 21, 2021 hybrid meeting.
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Aug 31, 2021
Sept 11th - Healthy Hearing Starts with the Brain 1:30pm
Christine Cubelo explained how hearing health and brain health are linked, and how Cognivue screening can spot changes that a hearing test alone can miss.
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Aug 31, 2021
Sept 8th - 10 Smart Ways to Improve Your Hearing 5:30pm
Ed Ogiba shared 10 smart ways to improve your hearing, from treatment that protects your brain to the community venues that now have hearing loops.
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Aug 31, 2021
Sept 1 - Hear Well When Out & About 12:30 pm
Audiologist Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens, HLAA's national hearing loop advocate, explained how hearing loops improve access and how to bring them to your community.
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Aug 31, 2021
HLAA Florida and Chapters September Meetings Via zoom
All of September 2021's online meetings from HLAA Florida and its chapters.
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Sept. 18th - HLAA Florida State Association Quarterly Meeting 10:00am
The agenda for HLAA Florida's quarterly meeting on September 18, 2021.
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Aug 11, 2021
August 27th - Online Happiest Happy Hour!
Another online happy hour from HLAA Florida, with a chance to thank someone who helped your hearing journey or share a favorite HLAA memory.
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Aug 11, 2021
August 11 - How AI Is Changing Hearing Assistance
Dr. Bruce Sharpe on how artificial intelligence is helping people hear speech in noisy places.
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Jul 28, 2021
The Walk4Hearing is the only nationwide event bringing attention to hearing loss
An HLAA Florida team captain on why the Walk4Hearing matters and how you can join.
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Jul 5, 2021
July 2021 - HURRICANE & DISASTER RESOURCE GUIDE
A 2021 hurricane and disaster resource guide covering documents, sheltering, evacuation and special needs registries.
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Jul 3, 2021
Hurricane Preparation Guide 2021 Season Guide
Are you ready for hurricane season? Guides to help you prepare for the 2021 season.
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Jul 3, 2021
July 7 - How to Properly Prepare for a Hurricane in Florida
Mary Burrell of Pasco County Emergency Management explained how to prepare for a hurricane when you have hearing loss.
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Jul 3, 2021
July 14 - How to Get the Most Out of Your Hearing Aid or Cochlear Implant
Dr. Victoria Moore on getting the most from your hearing aid or cochlear implant.
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