Welcome to Hearing Loss Association of Washington!

• Do you or someone you know have a hearing loss? 
• Do you need help in learning how to deal with difficult hearing situations?
• Do you want to learn about the latest advances in hearing aids and other hearing technologies?
• Would you like to work on concerns for hard of hearing people?

If you answered yes to any of these questions and live in Washington state, then read on.  We have the information you need on hearing loss in both adults and children, frequently asked questions regarding hearing loss, hearing disorders like tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or Meniere's disease, cochlear implants, new technologies, noise and hearing loss, links to some useful on-line resources, books and videos of interest, and state news and events of our national, state and local chapters.  

Our Organization

Hearing Loss Association of Washington (HLA-WA) is a state-wide organization of people who are concerned about hearing loss and have an interest in advocating for access, supporting other people with hearing loss, and educating the public. We represent the needs of hard of hearing people at the state legislative level and interface with other organizations working to assist people with hearing loss.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a national, non-profit, educational organization, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, which represents our interests at the national legislative level.  It is dedicated to the well-being of people of all ages and communication styles who do not hear well. 

Our Mission

The Hearing Loss Association of Washington opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.

Contact Information

Hearing Loss Association of Washington  (HLA-WA)    

       For general information snail mail us at:

       HLA-WA  

       PO Box 4025 

       Kent, WA 98089-0525  

      Or contact HLA-WA at:

       Penny Allen, HLA-WA Sound Waves Editor

       PO Box 4025 

       Kent, WA 98089-0525

         Email:  PAllen@hearingloss-wa.org

       or  Ph: 360-871-0997

Contact our national affiliate office at:

     Hearing Loss Association of America

     (formerly Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc.)

     7910 Woodmont Ave - Suite 1200

     Bethesda, Maryland 20814

     301-657-2248 Voice

     301-657-2249 TTY

     301-913-9413 Fax

       Email: info@hearingloss.org

website: http://www.hearingloss.org