Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)

March 2006 - You've probably noticed all the changes going on at the organization we all know as SHHH - new name, new logo, soon a new website. I've heard lots of comments on these changes, from folks with all sorts of opinions. Here's Executive Director Terry Portis his thoughts on these changes.

November 2005 - SHHH Changes its name to Hearing Loss Association of America!

November 2002 - SHHH Announces New Executive Director

June 2002 - As we prepare for the 2002 Seattle convention, it seems that SHHH is experience some fiscal and PR problems. Read about the current SHHH Turmoil here.

July 2001 - A Yahoo group called SHHHChatter is hosting a chat every Tuesday night to discuss issues related to hearing loss, and YOU'RE INVITED. Here's the announcement.

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HLAA to Produce and Distribute Hearing Loss Videos

February 2010

HLAA has made an arrangement with Knowlera Media to produce a series of videos on hearing loss. The videos will be distributed on their consumer-facing website www.monkeysee.com and to several hundred other websites as well as local television stations across the country. The Hearing Loss Association of America will receive its own branded copies of the videos that can be used on its website and its affiliate's websites. All the videos will be captioned. Past board member and VP for policy, Mark Ross Ph.D., has graciously agreed to help to write the scripts for the videos to be filmed in the national office. This is a major opportunity we could not have taken advantage of without Mark's help. The topics of the videos are:

Video 1: Understanding Hearing Loss/Who is at Risk

Video 2: Hearing Loss Symptoms

Video 3: How is Hearing Loss Diagnosed?

Video 4: Medical Treatments for Hearing Loss

Video 5: Hearing Loss Self Care/Lifestyle Changes

Video 6: Hearing Loss Prevention

Video 7: The Latest Advancements in Hearing Loss Treatment

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SHHH Announces New Executive Director

November 2002

SHHH has selected Terry D. Portis of Greensboro, North Carolina, as the new Executive Director of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH), the nation's largest organization for people with hearing loss. He will officially assume the title and duties of his position on December 5, 2002.

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SHHH Overview

SHHH and our members are catalysts that make mainstream society more accessible to people who are hard of hearing. We strive to improve the quality of hard of hearing people's lives through education, advocacy and self help.
We value:
* Education: - Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, our families, friends, co-workers, teachers, hearing health care providers, industry, government, and others about hearing loss.
* SHHH provides adults and children with tools for self help; sensitizes the general population about the special needs of people who are hard of hearing; and promotes understanding of the nature, causes, complications, and remedies of hearing loss.
* We provide information on many aspects of hearing loss, from technological and medical advances to coping and parenting strategies.
* We want to help you become an informed consumer on what options are available to you to help you make the best decisions on how to deal with hearing loss.
* Advocacy: - SHHH is a leading voice in improving communication access for people with hearing loss.
* We advocate for communication access in the workplace, hotels, schools, court systems, medical, and entertainment facilities.
* SHHH promotes new technology, medical research, and legislation that will alleviate the effects of hearing loss.
* We encourage and participate in research to improve hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and other technology needs of consumers with hearing loss.
* We push for research on understanding the causes of hearing loss and for development of new treatments.
* We testify before federal, state, and local legislative bodies on issues concerning people with hearing loss.
* We help implement federal and state laws which benefit people with hearing loss.
* Self Help: - SHHH believes people with hearing loss can help themselves and one another to participate fully and successfully in society.
* SHHH 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.
* We provide support in setting up local support groups.