Hearing Loss Association of America Texas State Office

11/19/2025

We are proud to announce the speaker for the Austin Chapter statewide meeting in December is Juliette Sterkens.

Audiologist Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens explores how an upcoming technology, Auracast Broadcast Audio, used as part of an Assistive Listening System, will fit into the current FM/RF and Infrared and hearing loop ecosystem of assistive listening technologies. How can consumers benefit from all technologies, even if their instruments are currently non-Auracast-compatible? How to future-proof yourself when purchasing new devices. This practical lecture, “What consumers with hearing loss need to know about Auracast and Telecoils,” will also include a demonstration of using Google Maps to locate hearing-accessible venues, a few practical tips for hearing-access advocacy, and what to do when no access is offered. You will get more from this lecture if you download the Google Maps app for iPhone or Android on your phone and take a minute to read Dr. Sterkens’ most recent article on the Hearing Tracker website: "Auracast is here. Now what?"

You can sign up to attend at:
When: Dec 2, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hearingloss.zoom.us/meeting/register/uvfNWUPWSQa8zz8M3oED-A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Austin Chapter Statewide meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

11/19/2025

Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA)
ALDA virtual presentation on Zoom - "Hearing Loss Tips for the Holidays"
Monday Nov 24, 7pm Central
Greetings All, It's hot here again in Fort Worth. When does winter get here?
This month, we've coordinated a national virtual meeting focused on communication for the upcoming holidays. Register here:
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=4d1299f933&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1848879615680432771&th=19a88a36f517ca83&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_mi0kejf80&zw
And Happy Turkeys everyone, Marc Tosiano, Karen Peebles & Laura Taylor

10/17/2025

Please join the Texas State Office in supporting the Houston Chapter's Annual Walk4Hearing.

Walk4hearing, hearing loss, fundraising, event, walk, support

10/17/2025

Please join us for our annual Walk4Hearing to raise funds for projects that benefit people with hearirng loss.

Walk4hearing, hearing loss, fundraising, event, walk, support

12/16/2024

Whew! It has been a while since I posted. Since the last time I posted, we have acquired a new State Office Director, Kevin Medlin. Along with his position as State Office Director, he is also the State Chapter Coordinator for North Texas (that is everything from Austin up).
Welcome Kevin!

Chapter news:

We still have our anchor Chapters Houston and Ft. Worth. We are in the process of starting chapters in other areas of Texas. If you would like to start a chapter then you can contact me at [email protected] or text me at 210-725-2991.
In the meantime....

07/24/2023

Advocacy is one of the ways that we support people with hearing loss. It can be as simple as asking your local library to celebrate "Better Speech and Hearing month" by putting up a poster or it can be a more long term project like advocating for looping in your city I will start.....
-I am applying to be on the Board of Hearing Aid Fitters and Dispensers.
-I am telling people about the benefits of HLAA by attending health fairs and other community events and passing out flyers and information about hearing loss.

Let's start a conversation in the comments section below.

01/16/2023

Interested in an online auditory training program?
Check out the list here https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/technology/auditory-rehab-programs/

Disclaimer: Mention of specific products or services by HLAA does not imply endorsement, nor does omission imply disapproval.

Here are some auditory listening programs that can be done at home on the computer. Mention of these products does not imply HLAA endorsement nor does exclusion of any other products imply disapproval. Angel Sound http://angelsound.tigerspeech.com Customized Learning Exercises for Aural Rehab https:...

01/16/2023

Confused about Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids? Before you purchase an OTC hearing aid check out HLAA's OTC webpage!

Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available directly to consumers, without a prescription. The FDA released its final rule, clearing the way for this new class of devices to hit the market. OTC hearing aids are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss only. Could OTC Hearing....

01/16/2023

Have you checked out our new website??

Go to: HLAA-Texas.org

01/16/2023

https://www.hearingloss.org/programs-events/hlaa-2023-convention/

Come join us in New Orleans. Meet others with hearing loss and listen to interesting and entertaining speakers. Meet and talk to other HLAA members from other states and share ideas to bring back to your local chapters. Browse the Exhibit Hall and see (or try out) the latest in Hearing Technology.
This year, HLAA is offering online registration.

HLAA 2023 Convention, June 29-July 1 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 city calls curious minds to sweet sounds of jazz and the ...

01/16/2023

HLAA Membership has its rewards
Join or renew your membership
Individual: $45
Couple/Family: $55
Veterans: Free (First year)
Professional: $80

Questions about your membership email: [email protected]

To join or renew online:

As an HLAA member, you are part of an organization with a mission to provide information, education, support and advocacy to people with hearing loss. Through our advocacy work at the federal level, we represent 48 million people with hearing loss in the United States – that includes you.

12/08/2022

Do you know about Auracast? What do you think?

Find out more here:

How It Works An unlimited number of in-range Auracast™ receivers will be able to join an Auracast™ broadcast from a nearby Auracast™ transmitter. Step 1 An Auracast™ transmitter begins an Auracast™…