NEWS & EVENTS

Sound of Connection.

Updates, upcoming events, and reflections
on the impact we’re making together.

Thriving in Sound-Intensive Workplaces: Strategies for Inclusion, Communication and Success 

Many jobs—hospitality, manufacturing, emergency response, scientific fieldwork, aviation, outdoor operations, and more—take place in fast-moving, high-noise environments. For employees with hearing loss, succeeding in these settings requires not only the right accommodations but also creative communication strategies, supportive workplace culture, and empowered self-advocacy. 

Join our panelists: Kendra Hada, Dr. K. Renee Horton, Greg Bawden and David DeBellis and moderator Michael Noble as they discuss navigating these types of environments. 

Together, they will share real-world tactics for managing communication in sound-intensive workplaces, navigating accommodations, using technology effectively, and building confidence in environments where hearing can be challenged. This session is ideal for employees, employers, HR leaders, and anyone seeking to create more inclusive workplaces—no matter the noise level. 

See panelist information below. This complimentary online event is open to the public, live captioned and recorded. The Recording will be available on Hearingloss.org after the webinar. Register at the orange link above today! *Note: Live attendance for HLAA webinars is capped at 500 participants.

📅 When: Wednesday, February 18th
⏰ Time: 8:00 am
Email info@Hear4Hope.org to register

Hear 4 Hope Celebrates 1st Anniversary.

In April, Hear 4 Hope proudly celebrated one year of amplifying awareness and building community around hearing loss. What started as a personal mission has grown into a statewide initiative focused on fostering meaningful support, dismantling stigma, and pushing for more inclusive systems.

Working closely with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) to represent Hawaii's hearing loss community, Hear 4 Hope is working to elevate local voices and champion the need for better access, education, and equity in hearing health — especially for those who have been historically underserved.

In just one year, Hear 4 Hope has:

  • Established the HOPE Support Group, offering a safe and welcoming space for individuals to connect, share personal experiences, and build resilience together.

  • Sparked community conversations around the broader impacts of hearing loss, including social isolation, cognitive decline, and the barriers created by communication inequities.

  • Advocated for earlier, more meaningful intervention, and systems that center empathy, dignity, and culturally responsive care.

As the organization looks ahead, Hear 4 Hope plans to deepen partnerships across the public health and nonprofit sectors, strengthen its educational outreach, and continue uplifting the voices of those living with hearing loss across the islands.

Slideshow Reel from Hear 4 Hope’s 1st Anniversary Party
Sunset Sail aboard Pink Sails Waikiki
Saturday, April 26, 2025

Mahalo to Pink Sails Waikiki for helping to
make our anniversary celebration so special.