Hearing Loss Association of America

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

HLAA

Year Established:

1979

Mission Statement:

The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Hearing Impairment

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Brenda

Last Name:

Battat

Address:

7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 1200

Bethesda, MD, 20814

Phone:

+1 301 657 2248

Fax:

+1 301 913 9413

TDD Number:

+1 301 657 2249

Email:

info@hearingloss.org

Website Address:

http://www.hearingloss.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Care providers

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Legislators

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Peer support

Referrals for non-medical services

Other

Awareness programs

E-mail list

Advocacy

Chat room

Other

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Magazine

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Newsletter

Audiotape(s)

Website

Student materials

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals

Other

Financial assistance for:

Scholarships

Other