Category: News

RSVP and Join our Spring Fling Party!

Events, Social Event

Hello fellow chapter members and friends! You may now RSVP for our party.

We were unable to have our party last December. However, we are making arrangements to have a fun-filled “Spring Fling” party!

Please mark your calendar for the afternoon of Sunday, March 26 for this event. Please invite your family and friends and share this news with others.

When: Sunday, March 26

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

RSVP TODAY!

More information will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

Any questions? Just email us at info@hlaa-la.org.

HLAA 2023 Convention – Register And Join The Fun!

Better Hearing, Convention, Events

The HLAA 2023 Convention registration is OPEN!

 

 

Join us in New Orleans June 29 – July 1 to learn the latest about hearing health, communication access and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. This three-day event includes the general session with keynote speaker Dr. K. Renee Horton, the Research Symposium, Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears, and a variety of educational workshops.

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February Meeting Recap – Forging Ahead in 2023!

Events, Meetings, News, Social Event

What a great meeting! Those who attended got a chance to meet our steering committee, including our new member, Valecia Adams. We also celebrated International Cochlear Implant Day which featured several familiar names from the Los Angeles Chapter family, Lisa Yuan and Malik El-Amin. And did you know World Hearing Day is coming up on Friday, March 3? Check out the HLAA website for more information about this important day.

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Join us on February 25

Chapter, Events, HLAA, News

Date: Saturday, February 25

Time: 10-11 a.m. PT

Chapter members getting together for CODA movie viewingThe new year brings many exciting and rewarding opportunities for the chapter. Please join us as we share ideas, announcements, and reflections from 2022 in this sure to be fun and heartwarming meeting.

We miss you all and can’t wait to share news and ideas to reconnect!

 

REGISTER TODAY!

A Cochlear Implant Success Story

Advocacy, Better Hearing, News

David MyersA story from MacMillan Learning, David Myers shares his cochlear implant success story journey and experiences with others. If you are thinking about a cochlear implant or are just curious, take a read about David’s personal experience. It’s not a simple activate the cochlear implant and away you go. It’s more about being mindful and realistic what to expect and giving your brain, and yourself, the patience and compassion to adapt to a new world of speech and sound comprehension.

 

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids are Here!

Advocacy, Better Hearing, News, Resources

On October 17, Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids were finally approved for consumers to learn, explore and try. With countless millions of people suffering with hearing loss and high hearing aids costs, this may potentially be a real game changer.

Please see the HLAA resources below to learn more about OTC hearing aids, if you need one, and how to approach finding hearing aids that you can feel happy with.

Learn about OTC hearing aids

OTC Tip Sheet

Shopping Checklist

HLAA played a big role in not only providing guidance on OTC regulations and rules, but also getting the word out to the media and our consumers. It will take time to truly find what works for you, but your hearing wellness should be your top priority!

See what HLAA has been involved with in the OTC news!

ClearTech ULV to help our Chapter!

Fundraising, Resources

The Los Angeles chapter is a proud recipient of proceeds from the ClearTech ULV all-in-one clean pen. The pen will clean numerous types of devices and equipment. This includes airpods, headphones and your hearing devices!

36D212C0-2CF4-4979-9468-FD62C4988BB3.jpegThis pen was conceived by students at the University of La Verne led by Hannah David.  Together, they formed their ClearTech ULV company with Hannah as the CEO with her talented team.

Learn more about this amazing product and place an order! This is for a good cause for a handy product to support not only the chapter, but the passion and drive shown by ClearTect ULV!

 

ORDER TODAY!

U.S. Department of Labor Wants to Hear from You

Advocacy, Help Us, News, Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor wants feedback from persons who are deaf or with hearing loss and their experience accessing employment services through American Job Centers. They are looking for people who have recently used or interacted with American Job Centers who would be willing to share their input in an hour-long virtual listening session.

To participate in an hour-long listening session hosted by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Civil Rights Center (CRC), participants should have:

  • interacted with public or government-funded employment agencies, such as American Job Centers or One Stop,
  • had these interactions within the past five years,
  • used either a phone call, in-person meeting, or virtual meeting as part of this interaction.

Two meeting dates are set. Each meeting is 60 minutes long on Zoom platform and will include live/ASR captioning, CART captioning, and ASL.

Monday, September 12 at 3 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 14 at Noon ET

To participate or to learn more, contact *Michael Petrick, Program Manager at Economic Systems at petrick@econsys.com.

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