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Scholarship recipients, meeting notes, national awards and chapter news from 2018 to 2023.
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2023 HLAA Board Retreat
The HLAA Board met in January to discuss the upcoming year. Topics included the budget, fundraising, scholarships, summer events and national events.
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2022 HLAA Annual Report
This annual report, labeled 2021 on its cover, included a letter from Chair Sharon Hendricks on meeting virtually through 2020 and returning in person in 2021. It also covered the chapter's mission, history, achievements and awards.
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November 2021 Meeting Blog - Tips and Tricks for Living with Hearing Loss
Tony and Sharon's practical tips for living with hearing loss, from batteries and Bluetooth to captions and calmer conversations.
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Oklahoma Celebrates Deaf Awareness Week Sept. 20-26, 2021
Oklahoma marked Deaf Awareness Week in September 2021, highlighting the state's Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing employment program.
2021 Scholarship Recipient Bios
Esteli Barrera, a Fairview High School graduate and chapter scholarship recipient, planned to study business administration with a minor in art at Redlands Community College. She wore a hearing aid as a young child and found noisy workplaces frustrating.
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HLAA Receives Permission from the FDA to Host a Meeting on Sensorineural Hearing Loss on May 25
HLAA received FDA permission to host a meeting on sensorineural hearing loss on May 25, 2021.
University of Oklahoma Survey for Deaf and Hard of Hearing regarding Weather
Consider taking part in the survey from OU regarding our meteorological Spring weather and what our needs are.
HLAA Central Oklahoma Chapter Bylaws
The chapter's bylaws, revised February 2021, set out its name, purpose, membership, board of directors and officer duties, plus rules for amendments, finances, the annual meeting and grievances.
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2020 Scholarship Recipients Announced
This August 2020 press release announced the chapter's 2020 scholarship recipients: Zachary Burlison, Mackenzie Chesnut and Cassidy Floyd. Because COVID-19 canceled the Ice Cream Social, committee members presented the awards at the students' homes.
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Demise of the Hearing Helper Room
I am sorry to announce the loss of our beloved Hearing Helpers Demonstration Room. It was closed as of the first of June 2020.
Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
Students with hearing loss who wish to apply for the $1,500 scholarship being offered by Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter (HLAA COC) have a filing extension.
March 2020 Meeting Canceled due to Corona Virus
This press release announced that the chapter canceled its March monthly meeting to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, since many members were in the high-risk age range. It included World Health Organization protective tips.
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OU Daily News Story
The OU Daily reported on OU accounting student Peter Hardt, one of two 2020 chapter scholarship recipients.
HLAA Offers Scholarships for Fall 2020
Students with hearing loss who will be attending higher education this coming fall may apply.
2020 Scholarship Recipient - Zachary Burlison
Zachary Burlison is one of our 2020 Scholarship recipients. He is the son of Keith and Tammie Burlison of Bethany.
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2020 Scholarship Winner - Cassidy Floyd
Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter (HLAA COC) proudly introduces Cassidy Floyd, a 2020 Scholarship winner.
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2020 Scholarship Recipient - Mackenzie Chesnut
Our Chapter proudly introduces a 2020 scholarship awardee, Mackenzie Chesnut.
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Hearing Loss Association Wins National Recognition
The chapter brought home three national HLAA awards from the 2019 Awards Gala in Rochester, New York.
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2018 Scholarship Recipients Announced
We are proud to announce our scholarship recipients for 2018. Jessica James Huddelston is the daughter of Jerry and Holly James of Norman.
The Caleb Effect Shared Smiles
Bernie and Adam Wile were the presenters for our September HLAA meeting. They shared their beautiful story of their sweet son Caleb Wile.
