Hearing Loss Association

Friendships, education, technology, advocacy and information for hard of hearing people are most important for us. Ease of communication in all settings makes it enjoyable. We are all ages and walks of life, but we share a concern for communication in a hearing world and find that it is possible.

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Hearing Loss Association of Kentuckiana (HLAK) is the local Kentucky/Indiana chapter located in Louisville, which is an affiliate of HLAA. HLAK meetings are free, open to the public, and take place at 6:30 P.M. on the second Tuesday of the month at St. Leonard Elementary School Library, 440 Zorn Ave. Occasionally we meet at other places or at other times for different activities; any changes will be found in this newsletter. Real time captioning is used at the meetings. Donations and participation in chapter activities are encouraged. If you would like to be added to the free HLAK list serve, to receive periodic email on hard-of-hearing issues, contact Paula Esterle via email.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) headquartered in Bethesda MD, is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. The HLAA exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. HLAA is a 501c3 non-profit corporation and offers tax-exempt status to all local affiliates. You can join HLAA online at www.hearingloss.org (click on Join/Membership). If you prefer, you can get the form online, or at a HLAK meeting, and mail it in. Membership is $35 (individual), $45 (couple/family), $20 (students), or $60 (professional).