About Us

We are the Chicago, Lincoln Park Chapter of the national organization, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). The HLAA Chicago, Lincoln Park Chapter is a tax-exempt, charitable organization and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under the IRS Code 501(c)(3).

Our chapter meeting attendees come from all over the city and suburbs of Chicago. We wear hearing aids, cochlear implants, we sign fluently, a little bit, and not at all. Simply put, we share a common desire to make the most of our hearing loss. We are always welcoming new people, so come join us!

Mission Statement

Our mission is to create and provide a friendly, empowering, and resourceful community for those in the Chicagoland area with hearing loss. This includes learning and utilizing technology and communication strategies in our social and professional environments, as well as advocating for those with hearing loss in our community by raising awareness about the commonality of hearing loss and its effective technology, accessibility, medical advancements, government assistance, legislation, and more.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to bring together those with hearing loss in the Chicagoland area and for us to be an active and empowered community in which we are actively and positively making the most of our hearing loss by:

• Seeking and learning about proper hearing health treatment and assistance available,
• Building empowering relationships with others — with and without hearing loss, and
• Advocating and raising public awareness about the commonality of hearing loss and its effective technology, accessibility, local service providers, relevant national and local news, and more.

Meet the HLAA Chicago, Lincoln Park Chapter Board Members!