HLAA Hearing Loss Magazine July/August 2010 - 4

FOUNDER
Howard E. “Rocky” Stone (1925-2004) In 1979, Rocky Stone founded the organization as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH). Read many stories of how Rocky Stone touched lives through his compassion, his genuine love and concern for the heart of each individual, along with his sense of humor. His words, “make hearing loss an issue of national concern” are being played out daily as HLAA works to make hearing health care a public health priority. To read “A Collection of Rocky Stone Memories,” go to www.hearingloss.org and click on Rocky’s photograph. For advertising information, contact Kyle Harrington at kyle@bluehouse.us BOARD OF TRUSTEES Peter Fackler, NY President Michael Stone, D.C. Past President Deb Charlea Baker, VT Brenda Battat, ex-officio Francis Beecher, FL Diana Bender, Ph.D., PA Kathy Borzell, NC James DeCaro, Ph.D., NY Jeannette Kanter, NY Zac La Fratta, D.C. Paul Lurie, IL Vic Matsui, VA Joseph Montano, Ed.D., NY Nancy Lelewer Sonnabend, MA Margaret Wallhagen, CA BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL James Cross, M.D. Head of National Medical Policy & Operations Aetna Cathy Jones Executive Director of Corporate Relations Phonak Anne T. Pope Hearing Loss Association of America Past President Liaison to Board of Trustees George Schindler President, CGI Federal Donna Sorkin Vice President of Consumer Affairs Cochlear Americas Michelle Talluto Global Channels & Advocacy Groups Program Manager IBM Patricia Trautwein Director of Auditory Training & Education Advanced Bionics PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS MEDICAL Paul Hammerschlag, M.D. New York University Medical Center John W. House, M.D. House Ear Institute/Clinic Michael D. Seidman, M.D. Henry Ford Hospital MENTAL HEALTH/ REHABILITATION Samuel Trychin, Ph.D. AUDIOLOGY Jane R. Madell, Ph.D. New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Jennifer Yeagle The Listening Center Johns Hopkins LEGAL Henry Fader Pepper Hamilton LLP TECHNICAL Judith Harkins, Ph.D. Gallaudet University Mead Killion, Ph.D. Etymotic Research Harry Levitt, Ph.D. RERC, Gallaudet University EDUCATION/ CHILDREN’S ISSUES Carol Flexer, Ph.D. University of Akron Julia Davis, Ph.D. University of Minnesota PARENTS’ ISSUES John Flanders, Esq. HEARING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Ron Vickery CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT Joan Kleinrock CAPTIONING (CART) Deanna Baker, RMR, FAPR

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The Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s foremost membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Hearing Loss Association of America opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. The national support network includes the Washington, D.C., area office, 14 state organizations, and 200 local chapters. Our clear, straightforward message has changed the lives of thousands of people: Hearing loss is a daily challenge you can overcome. You do not have to hide your hearing loss. You do not have to face hearing loss alone.

Executive Director Brenda Battat Deputy Executive Director Editor-in-Chief Barbara Kelley Director of Public Policy Lise Hamlin Director of Events & Marketing Nancy Macklin Director of Member Services & Business Manager Toni Barrient National Coordinator for Chapters and States Elizabeth LeBarron National Walk4HearingTM Manager Ronnie Adler Walk4HearingTM Program Assistant Rebecca Lander Web Designer Susan Parras Financial Services Coordinator & Controller Sean Smith Program Assistants Teri Canniff Brandi Dotson Barbara Miller Development Consultant Joy S. Braun Academy Curriculum Consultant Samuel Trychin, Ph.D. Hearing Loss Association of America® National Office Volunteers Manell Brice David Gayle Hollace Goodman Meyer Gordon Linda Katz Peggy Wyss

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HLAA Hearing Loss Magazine July/August 2010

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