In this section you can stay updated on local, state and federal legislation. Each item will have at least one link to more details and an action you may take….
- Letter to Governor HochulJanuary 26, 2024 Hon. Kathleen C. HochulGovernor, State of New York Re: Interagency Coordinating Council for Service to Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind & Hardof Hearing Dear Governor Hochul: Thank you… Read more: Letter to Governor Hochul
- Re-Establishment of Interagency Coordinating Council on Services to Persons Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Announced by GovernorFor Immediate Release: 1/17/2024 | GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Kimberly T. Hill, Appointed New York State’s First Chief Disability Officer in 2022, Expands Staff as Council Re-Starts Experienced Expert Christopher Woodfilll to Lead… Read more: Re-Establishment of Interagency Coordinating Council on Services to Persons Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Announced by Governor
- Advocacy Seminar Attracts Over 300 ParticipantsAn online advocacy seminar presented last month by our New York State Association was attended by over 300 people, according to HLAA’s national office. The event, “Hearing Accessibility and the Law:… Read more: Advocacy Seminar Attracts Over 300 Participants
- New Documentary on Hearing Loss Experience: April 2021Do you believe that hearing loss is accurately represented in mainstream media? If your answer is no, you will want to see the one-hour documentary, “We Hear You” next month when… Read more: New Documentary on Hearing Loss Experience: April 2021