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HEARING LOSS STATS
1in5
Teens
experience some degree of hearing loss.
2.7M
Veterans
have service-connected hearing disabilities or are in treatment for hearing-related issues.
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Walk4Hearing
The largest walk for hearing loss awareness in the country!
The Hearing Loss Association of America Walk4Hearing increases public awareness about hearing loss, eradicates the stigma associated with it and raises funds for national and local programs.
Upcoming Events
Find upcoming HLAA webinars, Walks and other events.
Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss
Walk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health. Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S.
Gather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive.
Como Park: 119 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55108, USA
Walk Day Schedule (ET)
9 a.m. Registration Starts
10:15 a.m. Stage Presentation
10:30 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 2 @ Join by computer or mobile device.
OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #4
Meet the Manufacturers, Part 2
Sonova and Jabra Hearing
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2–3 p.m. ET
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Join HLAA for the last of our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about this exciting new class of products.
The fourth webinar in HLAA’s OTC 101 series, Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Part 2 on June 5, will feature a panel of OTC manufacturer experts from Sonova and Jabra Hearing answering product-related questions from the audience, moderated by HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley. This complimentary online event is open to the public, live captioned and recorded. Register at the red link above today!
Panelists:
Jessica Dancis
Senior Marketing Manager, Sonova
As senior marketing manager at Sonova, Jessica Dancis manages the Sennheiser Hearing portfolio, an innovative line up of early-entry devices. She is an experienced clinical audiologist with more than 16 years of experience in various roles at Sonova, including her previous role as national key account manager. Jessica is passionate about audiology, supporting hearing care providers and making a difference in the life of people by giving them access to technology that allows them to hear the world.
Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A
Remote Audiology Manager, Jabra Hearing
Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A, is a remote audiology manager at Jabra Hearing, leading a team of service-focused remote providers. She has worked in a variety of settings within the hearing industry, such as diagnostic testing, education and training, aural rehabilitation and hearing loss prevention. Since 2019, Katie has played an integral role in successfully developing and scaling a fully remote teleaudiology platform, currently providing over-the-counter hearing aids.
Moderator:
Barbara Kelley
HLAA Executive Director
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley will moderate the panel. A well-known leader in hearing health, she has been with HLAA for more than 35 years. Kelley has led HLAA’s active role pushing forward OTC hearing aid legislation and other initiatives to increase access, break down stigma and eliminate barriers to hearing loss care and treatment.
Helpful Tips
- Zoom. The webinar will be held on Zoom. After registering, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.
- Use a computer. If possible, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions, as well as other meeting features.
- Install or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.
- Captions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.
- Check your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, Noon MT and 11 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.
NOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars.
Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org.
Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss
Walk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health. Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S.
Gather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive.
Walk Day Schedule (PT)
9 a.m. Registration Starts
10:30 a.m. Stage Presentation
10:45 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles
Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss
Walk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health. Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S.
Gather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive.
Walk Day Schedule (CT)
9 a.m. Registration Starts
10 a.m. Stage Presentation
10:15 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles