Hearing Loss Association of America - Colorado Springs Chapter

(page updated 7/16/26

HLAA Colorado Springs Chapter (HLAA-CS) is the local chapter of the national
non-profit Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) based in Maryland.
HLAA-CS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered in the State of Colorado.
Our Mission is to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss
through information, education, support, and advocacy, and to make hearing loss
an issue of national concern.

Chapter meeting on Tuesday, August 11th. 
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Library 21
n Room B6. at 1:00 p.m.
Meetings are captioned.
Please arrive early to sign in and get acquainted.
The room is open at 12:30.
Be sure you are on our email list for all Chapter meeting information: [email protected]

Our Chapter's monthly small-group meetings and socials are free. Membership is not required to attend. Regardless of the degree of your hearing loss - or even if you have no hearing loss at all - you, your family, friends, co-workers, and professionals - ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

Come meet a diverse group of friendly, fun people who understand hearing loss and its impact
Learn about technology beyond hearing aids that will enhance your ability to hear in today's world.
Overcome isolation by getting involved with others in a hearing friendly environment.
Join in advocacy efforts to make our city more accessible to people who have hearing loss
This is where it is OK to not hear well...

Our July lunch social at Jade Dragon - from left to right, Duane, Geri, Jim, Pauline, Chris, and Tom

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We are thrilled to learn that Juliëtte Sterkens, audiologist and hearing-access advocate, has taken on a leadership role at the Center for Hearing Access (CHA), effectively June 1, 2026. The Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and was founded in 2024 by our own HLAA Colorado member, Wynne Whyman. CHA is a national, non-profit advocacy initiative of the John G. Shedd Institute and educates and supports consumers, audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and facility staff about ADA-compliant assistive listening systems and other strategies.

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SIGN UP for the El Paso County Sheriffs Blue Envelope Program. It was created to enhance communication between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities that may affect interactions. Present it to first responders when needed.
The envelope serves as a signal to law enforcement and first responders that additional communication accommodations or awareness may be required. For more information, click here.

For information, questions, or to join our email list, contact
Vickie at [email protected]