Monthly Chapter Meetings September - May
​​​Next Meeting - 
** In the event of inclement weather on the day of the Chapter meeting, an advisory email will be sent out by 10:00 a.m.
​
(Click [email protected] to join our mailing list)
Meetings are free and open to the public. 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, family, friends, co-workers, and professionals are all welcome.  
Why Come to a Chapter Meeting??
This is where it is OK
to not hear well... 
Come Join Us!
  • Meet a diverse group of friendly, fun people who understand hearing loss and its impact
  • Enjoy speakers who bring us the latest information about advances in hearing health
  • Learn about technology beyond hearing aids that will enhance your ability to function 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
  • Come hear the difference in a "looped" room! 
  • ​FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, and FUN!!
​Questions?  Email us at [email protected]
You can also connect with us by visiting our:
  • Monthly Chapter Meeting
More About Our Mission Statement
HLAA is the nation's largest consumer organization representing and serving the needs of people with hearing loss.    To better understand our mission, please view this video​
Information
  • We provide information on hearing loss, from technological and medical advances, to coping strategies
  • ​We help you become an informed consumer to help you make the best decision on how to deal with hearing loss
  • We provide you the tools for self help
  • We have speakers who bring you the latest advances in hearing health
    
Education
  • Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, hearing health care providers, industry, government and others about hearing loss
  • We sensitize the general population about the special needs of people who have hearing loss
  • We promote understanding of the nature, causes, complications, and remedies for hearing loss. 
  • We demonstrate many assistive-listening devices (ALDs) that enable you to hear better in challenging listening environments

Support
  • ​We promote self-confidence and empower individuals with skills to improve their lives and to participate fully and successfully in society
  • ​​We provide an opportunity for affiliation among people who share the common challenges of living with hearing loss in order to decrease the risk for isolation and depression
  • We provide an opportunity for social fellowship and activities in hearing-friendly locations

Advocacy​
  • We advocate for communication accessibility in the community and at the government level for people with hearing loss​​
Leadership Team ​2016 - 2018
President:   Ann Belfiglio  
Vice President:   Rick Rivers  
Secretary:  Duane Gritzmaker   
Treasurer:  Bev Limbaugh
​Loop Colorado Springs Committee Chair:  Pauline Weiss
Welcoming Committee Chair:  Kay Chartier
Technical Assistant:  Pat Going
Website/Newsletter Editor:  Vickie Pacheco
Our mailing address is:
HLAA Colorado Springs Chapter
P.O. Box 25954
Colorado Springs, CO  80936-5954
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)