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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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Better Hearing Month Spotlight: New Resources from HLAA
For Better Hearing Month, HLAA added a family-focused part to its Hearing Loss 101 Toolkit, for children with hearing loss and their parents.
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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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ATTN: HLAA Leaders
HLAA asks leaders to support the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act.
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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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Jul 17, 2025
📅 ADA 35th Anniversary – July 26
Celebrating 35 years of the ADA and HLAA's continuing fight for communication access.
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March 15th Presentation from Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
FTRI Executive Director Cecil Bradley on a bill to modernize telecommunications access for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind.
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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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Jan 17, 2025
HLAA Finds OTC Confusion High, Offers New Resources
An HLAA survey found confusion about over-the-counter hearing aids is high. New resources can help.
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Jan 17, 2025
Southern California Fires Highlight Disaster Preparedness
The Southern California wildfires are a reminder for people with hearing loss to plan ahead for disasters.
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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
All Things Tech in Spring Hearing Life!
The spring 2024 Hearing Life explores AI, Bluetooth, speech recognition and other hearing technology.
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May 11, 2024
Celebrate With Us!
Four easy ways to celebrate Better Hearing Month with HLAA in May.
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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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May 10, 2024
May 14th 1 p.m. ET- Making Music and Building Brains - Webinar | 1 hr watch
Amy McConkey Robbins on how music helps children develop listening and spoken language, May 14, 2024.
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May 10, 2024
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Webinar Series (including recorded sessions)
HLAA's Hearing OTC 101 webinar series, with recordings: ask the experts about over-the-counter hearing aids.
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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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Oct 23, 2022
HLAA 2022 Awards Ceremony
HLAA honored its national, state and chapter award recipients in person at the 2022 Awards Ceremony.
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Aug 31, 2022
Consumer Alert: All you need to know about OTC Hearing Aids
The FDA finalized its rule allowing over-the-counter hearing aids. What you need to know.
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Aug 13, 2022
September 13, 2022 - How to form a resilient identity as a person with hearing loss - Michael A. Harvey, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist Michael A. Harvey on forming a resilient identity as a person with hearing loss, September 13, 2022 on Zoom.
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The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss
A Facebook group where people with hearing loss can share the emotional side of their experience.
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Jul 12, 2022
WHAT A CANDIDATE FOR A COCHLEAR IMPLANT NEEDS TO KNOW
A book by Richard Pocker that guides cochlear implant candidates through the process and clears up common misconceptions.
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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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July 16-17 2022 - Love music but struggling with it - Come to AAMHL
The Association of Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss invited musicians and music lovers to its July 16 and 17, 2022 event.
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Jul 6, 2022
Recommended Paperback - Sounds of the Heart
We recommend Sounds of the Heart, Dr. Latisha Porter-Vaughn's story of persisting against the odds with hearing loss.
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Jul 6, 2022
Don't Miss The Hearing Life Magazine - Spring 2022!
The spring 2022 Hearing Life magazine, featuring Latisha Porter-Vaughn on living well with hearing loss.
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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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May 8, 2022
Opportunities for Hearing Help in Florida
Linda Bilodeau on the many ways HLAA Florida and its chapters offer hearing help across the state.
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The Broad View of Hearing
Linda Bilodeau joins HLAA Florida's first hybrid meeting at the Sarasota library and shares the excitement.
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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
Combatting Isolation: Tips to Stay “In the Loop,” Regardless of Hearing Ability
Tips from CapTel for staying connected and avoiding isolation when you have hearing loss.
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Apr 30, 2022
You gotta watch this MOVIE -
Why CODA, the Oscar-winning film about a deaf family, is worth watching.
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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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Friends Helping Friends
A dinner with a friend who also has hearing loss reminds Linda Bilodeau how much we help each other.
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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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Honesty with Hearing Loss
Linda Bilodeau on being honest with friends and family about what you can and can't hear.
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Hearing Resolutions
Instead of resolutions, Linda Bilodeau focuses on what she needs to hear well in 2022.
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Many Opportunities for Hearing Help in Florida
Linda Bilodeau on the many ways HLAA Florida and its chapters offer hearing help across the state.
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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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