Step Up for Hearing Loss at the Colorado Walk4Hearing

Since 2006, the HLAA Walk4Hearing has raised in excess of $13 million and welcomed more than 90,000 walkers, making it the nation’s largest program of its kind in the country. Funds raised support both local and national programs and services for people with hearing loss, including installation of hearing assistive technology in public places, local financial assistance programs for hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies for those that can’t afford them, and advocacy efforts on federal and state levels.

This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of getting your hearing screened (#screenURhearing). Untreated hearing loss impacts overall health with an increased risk of falls, isolation, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.

Walk4Hearing sponsors are integral to the success of the program. Representatives from local and national Walk4Hearing sponsors are present on Walk day to discuss how they can help you live well with hearing loss. HLAA would like to thank the following companies that have stepped up as the 2018 national Walk4Hearing sponsors:

2018 National Walk4Hearing Sponsors

Premier
CapTel Captioned Telephone

Platinum
MED-EL

Silver
Advanced Bionics
Cochlear Americas
Hamilton CapTel
hi HealthInnovations

2018 Colorado Walk4Hearing Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor
Relay Colorado

For more information and to find and register for a Walk4Hearing near you (it’s free and easy!) visit walk4hearing.org.

About the Hearing Loss Association of America

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded in 1979, opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. In addition to the Walk4Hearing, HLAA holds annual conventions (HLAA2018 Convention takes place in Minneapolis, June 21-24 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis), publishes the bimonthly magazine, Hearing Life, advocates for the rights of people with hearing loss, and has an extensive network of Chapters and State Organizations throughout the country. The HLAA national office is located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Call 301.657.2248 or visit hearingloss.org for more information.

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