Everything you or a loved one needs to know about hearing aids of today and the future will be presented in our upcoming chapter presentation.
When: Saturday, May 23
Time: 10-Noon PT
Place: The HEAR Center
301 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 » Read more
We had a wonderful presentation by Rebecca Lewis, Au.D., who shared the journey from considering a cochlear implant to implementation. It covered key topics such as how cochlear implants work, who may be a candidate, when to consider an evaluation, and the importance of early intervention. After viewing, you will have a better understanding of the technology and how it bypasses damaged parts of the ear to directly stimulate the auditory nerve.
On Saturday, January 25, HLAA Los Angeles held a special Zoom gathering in response to the recent LA fires, shifting the focus to supporting our members and community during this difficult time.
The meeting provided a space for connection, conversation, and resource-sharing for the hard-of-hearing (HOH) community. Attendees discussed available resources, shared personal experiences, and explored ways to better prepare for disasters. Many expressed a strong interest in helping one another and ensuring that the HOH community remains informed and supported. The meeting reinforced the importance of preparedness, advocacy, and community support.
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful discussion. Let’s continue to stay connected and support each other!
Please see below for helpful resources and sharing:
We had an engaging and informative presentation during our November 23 chapter meeting showcasing Canine Companions. Sarah Nigoghossian, senior instructor at SWR, provided a full overview of Canine Companions, their services, and how you might qualify. Watch the video presentation below.
Summary:
Explore and learn about the life-changing impact of service dogs with Canine Companions. Since 1975, Canine Companions has provided expertly trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities—all at no cost. This includes supporting the hearing loss community. Could you or someone you care about potentially benefit from a Canine Companions service dog? Learn more below.
Presenter:
Sarah Nigoghossian, Senior Instructor at Canine Companions®
email: snigoghossian@canine.org
website: www.canine.org
Presentation:
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are poised to serve a dual purpose, not only as wireless earbuds but also as over-the-counter hearing aids. This new feature is designed for Americans suffering from mild to moderate hearing loss, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional hearing aids, which often carry a stigma and high price tag. Experts are optimistic about the potential for AirPods to make hearing assistance more accessible, especially following FDA authorization of the Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) software. The AirPods Pro 2 will include features like hearing protection, a built-in hearing test, and hearing amplification, making it easier for users to manage their hearing health discreetly.
We had a wonderful presentation and discussion with Pat Dobbs, a highly experienced and knowledgeable resource for understanding the impact of hearing loss on workplace communication, relationships, and trust. Pat has previously helped countless individuals and companies identify best practices to be more inclusive of colleagues with hearing loss and how to be more effective allies. Please watch the YouTube presentation below.
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time: 6 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. CT, 4 p.m. MT, 3 p.m. PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Simply hearing the informational content of words is one thing, but understanding the impact of hearing loss on the brain and body is far wider than most people appreciate. In this webinar, Dr. Ruffin shares both science-based and personal recommendations working in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
Date: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)
Duration: 60 minutes
Over-the-Counter hearing aids are here! But there’s a lot to learn and understand to successfully empower potential candidates for these types of devices. Please consider joining the upcoming HLAA webinar – FDA Regulations for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids.
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.
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!
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!
This 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!
