Information, Education, Support and Advocacy
The Mission of HLAA and HLAA Gulf Coast Chapter is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing the most up to date information our industry can provide.
Learn more about our mission on a National level by clicking here and at the State of Florida level by clicking here.
Most Recent News or Event:
You are invited to HLAA Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting
By Debbe Hagner | | Gulf Coast And Other Events, Hearing Loss Info
Turn your Hearing Aids into “Super Ears” Feb 6, 2019 at 12:30 pm Safety Harbor Library (for more info contact: dhagner@hlagulfcoast.com) Download PDF
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Great Hearing Loss Resources:
Hearing Loss Resources
By Debbe Hagner | | Hearing Loss Resources
We are your gateway to many resources, such as how to manage the cost of hearing aids, the state’s relay phone program which offers free amplified and captioned phones and so much more. View our many free and other resources we have to offer. Many of the links below can also be found on our…
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News & Events that you can use:
You are invited to HLAA Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting
By Debbe Hagner |
Turn your Hearing Aids into “Super Ears” Feb 6, 2019 at 12:30 pm Safety Harbor Library (for more info contact: dhagner@hlagulfcoast.com) Download PDF
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Special Needs Tutoring – tutor doctor – how learning hits home
By Debbe Hagner |
Call us today to schedule a free consultation at: 1-813-820-4057 https://www.tutordoctor.com/clearwater/ Download flyer here Convenient, comfortable, one-to-one We come to you, wherever you are, at a time that is convenient. In the comfort of your own home, we provide individualized training and give your child the caring and confidence that they need to succeed. Everyone…
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Caption Movies Every 3rd Saturday All 2019 Long
By Debbe Hagner |
Save the Dates! Contact Debbe for more info. Hope to see you all there!!
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Happy New Year! Meeting on 1-2-19
By Debbe Hagner |
There will be a meeting on January 2, 2019 at 12:30pm in meeting room B of Safety Harbor Library. We will have a rap session to talk about holidays and any other issues. There will be a business meeting as well. The meeting room is loop and caption. We will have Michelle Fenton to…
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Bring your questions & concerns to the meeting and learn from others
The HLAA Gulf Coast Chapter is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit providing people with hearing loss the information, education and the support they need to self-advocate for their needs and lead a more active lifestyle.
Articles From Our Chapter President:
“Oh Darn – I can’t talk behind your back”
By Debbe Hagner
“Oh Darn – I can’t talk behind your back” By Debbe Hagner It has been over one year since I got the cochlear implant. I have heard many people tell me “Oh darn, I can’t talk behind your back.” I often wonder- how much was really going on behind my back. I guess I will…
Read More “I CAN HEAR CLEARLY NOW-THE QUIET IS GONE”
By Debbe Hagner
“I CAN HEAR CLEARLY NOW- THE QUIET IS GONE” DEBBE HAGNER dhagner@hlagulfcoast.com Since I was born, I have been hard of hearing possibly due to my premature birth. At only 3 pounds, I spent my first month in an incubator. In the 50’s, when preemies did not have the advantage of the technology we…
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