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HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
HLA-CA, Hearing Loss Association of California, is affiliated with the national organization, HLAA, headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Both are non-profit and tax-exempt. Anyone residing in California who has joined our national organization is a member of HLA-CA. HLA-CA
SHHH (Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc., now Hearing Loss Association of America) was founded in 1979 by Howard E. "Rocky" Stone, who had a vision of an organization run by people with hearing loss and benefiting people with hearing loss. He suffered a bilateral hearing loss at age 19 and now wears a cochlear implant, so he knows firsthand the difficulties caused by hearing loss. HLAA is the nation's leading membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. It is an international, non-sectarian, educational organization of people with hearing loss, their relatives and friends. It is devoted to the welfare and interests of those who cannot hear well, but are committed to participating in the hearing world.
To open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. • Education: - Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, our families, friends, coworkers, teachers, hearing health care providers, industry, government, and others about hearing loss. • Self Help: - HLAA believes people with hearing loss can help themselves and one another to participate fully and successfully in society. HLAA promotes self-confidence; empowers individuals with skills to improve their lives; and provides an opportunity for affiliation among people with hearing loss, their friends, families, and professionals. We work to develop options for ourselves and open doors for others. • Advocacy: - HLAA is a leading voice in improving communication access for people with hearing loss.
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