Written by HLAA Board Member – Janna Rovniak – you can follow along with her hearing journey at www.hardofhearingmama.com Have you ever considered navigating a store or the airport without using your voice? I was
We may be biased considering Sacramento is our hometown and that we have been fierce Kings fans our whole lives, but the Sacramento Kings have one of the most passionate and loyal fan bases in
Eric Brody, a Deaf advocate from Santa Barbara, has dedicated much of his life to strengthening his local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Through his advocacy work, teaching sign language, and his deep belief
As we come together for family, friends, and some football, the HLAA California State Association is proud to highlight an extraordinary Californian artist, Priscila Soares, who has created many beautiful mixed media art inspired by
The HLAA 2023 Convention is June 29 – July 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana! A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is steeped in European traditions and Caribbean influences. This picturesque
By John Waldo The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear argument on a case called Cummings v. Premier Rehabilitation. The decision could significantly impact the interests of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HoH) people. A
Los Angeles has a special place in my heart. It is where I had my first internship at the former House Ear Institute (AKA House Research Institute, now part of UCLA). It is where I
By Trevor Finneman In an emerging trend in employment disability rights cases, there has been a sizeable uptick in discrimination cases involving Deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) job applicants over the past few years. For example,
By Katherine Bouton Mine are getting a workout. And the batteries are showing it…I have an Oticon Made for iPhone hearing aid, which means that whatever I hear via the phone is channeled by Bluetooth
By Zina Jawadi Throughout my life, I have found that proactive self-advocacy has been crucial to success in any academic program. My approach to accommodations did not change after I was accepted to medical school.
with the many frustrating technology challenges and stepped up to participate in online meetin
Melissa Billingsley first encountered hearing assistance dogs while working at her family’s veterinary hospital where she is a registered veterinary technician and practice manager. Lee G, one of her regular clients, had a hearing loss.
Providence Speech and Hearing Center (PSHC) is the leading service provider to those with speech and hearing impairments in Orange County, CA, and beyond. Since 1965, this regionally renowned non-profit has assisted hundreds of thousands
By Teri Breier As the only nonprofit 501(c)3 audiological and speech therapy clinic of its kind in the greater Los Angeles region, HEAR Center provides state-of-the-art speech and hearing services for anyone who needs it, regardless of the
Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California (HSC) celebrated its 100-year anniversary in May, 2017. Situated in downtown San Francisco, the building is home to an extensive range of services created to address communication challenges
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