
BETTER HEARING = BETTER LIVING
Founded in 1979, the mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through advocacy, information, education, and support.
Information is provided through:
Monthly educational meetings/Interactive discussion sessions
Award-winning Newsletter
Customer- friendly Demo Center
Cochlear Implant Group
Promotion of accessibility
Parental support through the "Hear Together" group.
The HLAA Rochester NY Local Chapter meets the first Tueday of the month at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd. 14607, October through June. September's meeting, the second Tuesday. Programs are in-person and on ZOOM, when possible.
Register for all Rochester Chapter virtual programs,
except Cochlear Implant Group
To register for each Cochlear Implant Group, via Zoom, email: cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com
If you'd like to cancel your registration, Contact Us
New Items of Interest
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Hearing Loss A-Z, Resource information (Near the bottom of the page)
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Are you or someone you know interested in how hearing loss affects the enjoyment of music?
Help Advance Research on Music Enjoyment and Hearing Loss. Learn about and have the ability to participate in this important study. Here

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Tuesday May 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chapter Dinner, Sign up early!
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Naz Video-: "The Importance of communication Access in Hospitals for people with Hearing Loss"; A video created with collaboration between students from Nazareth University and HLAA Rochester Chapter. View it Here!
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WHEC features a segment on Open Captions at movie theaters...Listen here

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Listen to Past President Art Maurer's interview on the WYSL radio program, “Health Talk”.
Note: Art's interview begins at 24.50 minutes into the program. Listen Here
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You can upport open captioned movies in the Greater Rochester area. write a letter to your local legislators and encourage them to support open captions. Find out more Here
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June 11-14, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN 2025 HLAA Convention. This annual event brings together hundreds of people with hearing loss from around the U.S.. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts, enjoy socializing with others who live with hearing loss. Early bird registration is now open. Limited "scholarships" are available, check the Website.