Hearing Loss Association of America Launches New Website

September 2011

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.hearingloss.org.

HLAA's website serves as the primary source of objective information for 36 million Americans with hearing loss. The website underwent a major redesign to make it more intuitive, provide better navigation and to make it easier to find specific content in the vast collection of hearing loss resources available to all site visitors.

HLAA Executive Director Brenda Battat said, "We've made the website easier to use and packed with helpful information so that we can reach even more people looking for hearing health care resources and support for hearing loss."

The year-long project was generously supported by Cochlear Americas, a leading manufacturer of cochlear implants and Baha(r). "Thanks to Cochlear for making the new website a reality," Battat continued, "The end result is a robust site containing comprehensive information about hearing loss."

The website provides extensive information on the latest in hearing assistive technology; national advocacy work on Capitol Hill and before federal regulatory agencies; HLAA's national programs including the annual Convention, the National Walk4Hearing(r), Hearing Loss Support Specialists Training, online webinars, and online communities for young adults and parents. Contact information for professional members including otolaryngologists, audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, can be found by visitors looking for a hearing health professional in their area. The site provides a directory of HLAA's national network of chapters and state organizations, ways to support HLAA's work, and much more.

About the Hearing Loss Association of America

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded in 1979, opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. HLAA publishes the bimonthly Hearing Loss Magazine, holds annual conventions (Convention 2012 is June 21 - 24 in Providence, Rhode Island), produces the national Walk4Hearing(r), hosts online learning with the Hearing Loss Support Specialists Training, holds monthly webinars, and advocates for the rights of people with hearing loss. HLAA has an extensive network of chapters and state. The national headquarters is located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: 301.657.2248 or visit www.hearingloss.org.