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To Register: 2026 Walk4Hearing
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HLAA NY Regional Conference
Oct 2-4th in Saratoga Springs NY; In-person & Virtual
Program Overview: NY State Conference Agenda
OUTSTANDING LINEUP including Authors and hearing loss advocates Katherine Bouton, Toni Iacolucci, Shari Eberts, Tina Childress, Wynne Whyman; HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley; Exhibit Hall with hearing aid/cochlear implant/assistive device manufacturers; The Capital Land Chorus and deaf Billboard Top-10 singer Sherry Anne.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Nov 7th – Reclaim the Groove
In-Person HLAA Bos Mtg & Social
2:30-4pm, Watertown Memorial Library
Stay tuned for more details
Healthcare with Hearing Loss:
Check out this month’s HCHL blog in which Peggy Ellertsen, HLAA Leader and long-time advocate for communication access in Healthcare, talks with medical researcher Dr. Carolyn Haywood about how medical training shapes how doctors think about serving those with disabilities and how medical environments limit accommodations that would truly provide equal access.
June 25: GBH Disability Reframed
Thursday June 25th, 5:30-8pm, In-Person and on Zoom
This year’s panel discussion, Celebrating Our Childhood on TV, will spotlight Children with Disabilities on Public Television evidencing how public media has consistently led the way in improving accessibility, representation, and inclusive storytelling.
Light reception in the GBH Atrium before the discussion.
Register & More Info: WGBH Disability Reframed.
July 15: Boston – ADA Day
12- 2pm @ Copley Square Park (560 Boylston St, Boston)
Join us and others in the disability community to celebrate the passage of the ADA Act. Event includes a disability resource fair, food, music, and a speaking program on accessibility, inclusion, and civil rights.
July 25: Museum of Science Disability Pride day
Saturday, July 25th, 10am-4pm
The Museum of Science in Boston will host its annual Disability Pride Celebration on July 25th. Located at Science Park, the event is included with standard Exhibit Halls admission and features live presentations, programs, and community partner activities. [1]
The day’s events are tailored for all ages and fully embrace the disability community. For the most up-to-date schedule of speakers and activities, you can visit the Museum of Science Events Calendar or view the specific Disability Pride Celebration Page.
June 10-12, HLAA National Convention
June 10-12th, The Galt Hotel, Louisville Kentucky
Join us to learn about the latest hearing health information, technology and research, while connecting with people in our nationwide community who share similar experiences.
The agenda includes 2 general sessions including an NIH-funded Research panel, 24 educational sessions, product demonstrations, and an exhibit hall featuring cutting edge tech and hearing health industry advances. Schedule at a glance
To register: 2026 HLAA National Convention
June 17: Portland Sea Dogs Baseball
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Appreciation Night
June 17th, 6pm, Delta Dental Park
Fans will come together at Delta Dental Park to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, with $5 from every ticket directly benefiting the Hear You Rise Foundation’s mission to empower the community.
Click here to purchase Tickets by June 10th.
May 22: WooSox Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night
Join HLAA at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night at Polar Park on May 22nd at 6:05pm. Following the game, we will have our Unibank Friday Firework show!
The link is below for the HLAA Boston Chapter for every ticket sold; $10 goes directly to the organization.