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:
Hurry Register Now – “LOOK BEYOND THE FACE” Register Now!!!
By Debbe Hagner | | Gulf Coast And Other Events, Hearing Loss Info
Understand what is said when no words are heard . . . . . . spoken or not!! Where do you look to feel safe in any situation in everyday life: Dating Shopping Slow talking people Head turner talkers Meeting new people Untruthful people In a crowd “Nonverbal interaction allows for words to come alive by exposing a…
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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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Hurry Register Now – “LOOK BEYOND THE FACE” Register Now!!!
By Debbe Hagner |
Understand what is said when no words are heard . . . . . . spoken or not!! Where do you look to feel safe in any situation in everyday life: Dating Shopping Slow talking people Head turner talkers Meeting new people Untruthful people In a crowd “Nonverbal interaction allows for words to come alive by exposing a…
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Happy Holidays from The Gulf Coast Hearing Loss Association
By Debbe Hagner |
Happy Holidays from all of us!
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HLAA Virtual Convention 2021, June 24-26
By Debbe Hagner |
Save-the date: HLAA Virtual Convention 2021 – June 24-26 HLAA 2021 Convention is going virtual! Join us June 24-26, 2021 for the world’s premier event for people with hearing loss-safely from the comfort of your own home! This three-day event will be jam-packed with the same robust educational workshops, innovative HLAA exhibitors, and…
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Disability Without Abuse Project
By Debbe Hagner |
The Disability Without Abuse Project has a website www.disabilitywithoutabuse.com with several associated listservs. Marc is working on this project with Dr. Nora Baladerian, a leader and trailblazer in the fight against abuse of persons with disabilities. As you know, persons with disability (including those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing) are at increased risk of being abused…
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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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