Hearing Loss Magazine March/April 2013 - 4

FOUNDER
Howard E. “Rocky” Stone (1925-2004)
In 1979, Rocky Stone founded
the organization as Self Help
for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH).

Hearing Loss
Association
of America

“Information is essential. But, what we do with that information is equally
essential. No one can help us fight the battle until we make the basic decision
to help ourselves. Once that major step is taken, the way is open to improve
our lot. Believe it or not, there are many people willing and ready to help us
communicate effectively if they know what it is they should do. Isn’t it time
we begin to tell them?”
From An Invisible Condition: The Human Side of Hearing Loss by Rocky Stone.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AURAL REHABILITATION

MEDICAL

Diana Bender, Ph.D., PA
President
James DeCaro, Ph.D., NY
Vice President
Roy M. Kulick, M.D., OH
Treasurer
Zac La Fratta, CO
Secretary

Scott J. Bally, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Paul Hammerschlag, M.D.
New York University
Medical Center

BOARD

Brenda Battat, ex-officio
Peter C. Fackler, NY
Toni Iacolucci, NY
Jeannette Kanter, NY
Patricia Kricos, Ph.D., FL
Paul Lurie, IL
Nancy R. Peterson, PA
James Saunders, Ph.D., PA
Nancy Lelewer Sonnabend, MA
Mark Spradley, MD
Michael Stone, DC
Alyssa R. Terk, M.D., PA
Margaret Wallhagen, Ph.D., CA

CAPTIONING (CART)

Deanna Baker, RMR, FAPR
CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT

Joan Kleinrock
EDUCATION/
CHILDREN’S ISSUES

Michael D. Seidman, M.D.
Henry Ford Hospital

Carol Flexer, Ph.D.
University of Akron

MENTAL HEALTH/
HLAA ACADEMY

Julia Davis, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota

PARENTS’ ISSUES

GET IN THE HEARING LOOP
STEERING COMMITTEE

Cheryl Davis, Ph.D.
Stephen O. Frazier
HEARING ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY

Ron Vickery
HEARING LOOP ADVOCATE

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Juliëtte Sterkens, Au.D.

AUDIOLOGY

LEGAL

Jennifer Yeagle
The Listening Center,
Johns Hopkins

John W. House, M.D.
House Research Institute/Clinic

Henry Fader
Pepper Hamilton LLP

Samuel Trychin, Ph.D.
John Flanders, Esq.
TECHNICAL

Linda Kozma-Spytek, MA,
CCC-A
Gallaudet University
Mead Killion, Ph.D.
Etymotic Research
Harry Levitt, Ph.D.
RERC, Gallaudet University
Advanced Hearing
Concepts, Inc.

Hearing Loss Association of America®
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Bethesda, MD 20814
301.657.2248 Voice
301.913.9413 Fax
www.hearingloss.org
inquiry@hearingloss.org
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 and Marketing

Nancy Macklin
National State and
Chapter Coordinator

Elizabeth LeBarron
Director, Walk4Hearing®

Ronnie Adler
Walk4Hearing® Program Assistant

Julie Fisher
Northeast Region Walk4Hearing®
Coordinator

Suzanne D’Amico
Web Administrator

Susan Parras
Business Manager

Teri Canniff
Financial Services Coordinator
and Controller

Sean Smith
Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and
programs, and emerging technologies. Hearing Loss Magazine was honored to
receive two awards.
Publications/Magazine (Gold)—September/October 2010 issue
Design/Overall Publication (Honorable Mention)—January/February 2011 issue

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Program Assistants

Rebecca Lander
Barbara Miller
Lauren Ragsac
Development Consultant

Joy S. Braun
Hearing Loss Association of America®
National Office Volunteers

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Loraine DiPietro
David Gayle
Hollace Goodman

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Linda Katz
George Kosovich
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Hearing Loss Magazine March/April 2013

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