The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Houston Chapter
Welcomes You
Hear With Your Heart
Please don’t laugh if I miss your name; God didn’t create us all the same.
I ask for your patience, as I miss a thing or two; wishing only to communicate with you.
Can you open your heart to listen? Helping others is my mission.
May we all recognize our individual differences as a way to share enlightenment, and help promote courage in self and others.
And gather together in groups to rebuild hope, as we share knowledge and affirm new visions for our future.
– Fran Seslow
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
New Resources to Engage and Educate Families
HLAA has partnered with Hasbro for kids....PEPPA PIG!
IMPORTANT : FINAL MEETING AT OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION
HLAA HOUSTON MEETING​
APRIL 18
Theatre Southwest
3939 Hillcroft Street, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
​ MEETING TIMES REMAIN THE SAME
9:30AM-REFRESHMENTS
10:00AM- MEETING
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may 2026, Meetings will resume at Trini Mendenhall Community Center​
Join us in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10-12
​Join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for our HLAA 2026 Convention, where we’re all in the Winner’s Circle! This event will be at The Galt Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10-12. Get ready to run for the roses as we collaborate, learn and celebrate together at one of the most hearing-accessible events in the United States.
Whether you have hearing loss yourself, support a family member with hearing loss or are a hearing health care provider or industry representative, the HLAA 2026 Convention is a golden opportunity to learn about the latest hearing health information, technology and research, while connecting with hundreds of people in our nationwide community who share similar experiences.
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Recent Chapter Meetings
March 21, 2026
Alex Morris, AuD, Local Oticon Rep and Audiologist
Alex spoke about the "Brain First Hearing" that Oticon is noted for. He discussed Oticon's new "ZEAL" rechargeable products and features, Bluetooth and
Remote Mics, Auracast and Oticon AI.
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FEBRUARY 21,2026
Dr. Peter Weston:
Member of HLAA Houston, retired surgeon, who is severely hearing impaired. Dr. Weston uses both a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. His advocacy has been instrumental in persuading Houston area theatres to provide live captioning at performances, significantly improving accessibility for the hearing loss community.
November 22, 2025
Guest speaker, Jackie Miller
Civil Rights and Emergency Preparedness.
October 25, 2025
Melinda Ray
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for over eight years helping DHH consumers complete their education and find employment
September 27, 2025
Bill Brown
the legendary voice behind the Houston Astros.
JULY 26, 2025
TXDPS Sergeant Richard Standifer
June 11-14, 2025
HLAA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
​​5. 11.25
No official meeting. Houston Chapter will be attended an off site performance of "Hamlet" in open caption.
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