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Coronavirus Resources and Information You Need

November 24, 2020 COVID, HLAA, News, Resources

Corona Virus The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) National Office has ongoing information and updates to help those dealing with hearing loss to successfully navigate the trying times we are under with COVID-19. Please follow this link to the HLAA site as a starting point to help you through this.

Remember, make sure to let your family, friends, and neighbors know what help you need and make sure to ask for it. There are many online resources to also help request for help.

View the HLAA Recordings Archive

November 20, 2020 Accessible Entertainment, HLAA, Resources

HLAA Logo The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has many recordings covering a wide array of subjects on their website for your review. With the pandemic having a lasting impact on our lives, it’s more important than ever we stay connected and informed. Check out the various recordings below.

The first HLAA Spanish Webinar is available for playback along with our other recordings shown below:

Virtual Meeting on Saturday, October 24 10 a.m. PT – InnoCaption Presentation!

October 14, 2020 Better Hearing, Chapter, Meetings, News, Resources

Back by popular demand after their San Diego chapter presentation last month, InnoCaption will join us for our next virtual meeting to share the latest innovations for the desktop and app. The latest feedback from users is this is a worthwhile and transformative feature that you should not miss!

Matt Goncalves, Marketing Director, and Christina Duarte, Director of Regulatory Affairs, will be presenting and taking Q&A at the end. Please note the presentation is free and will be captioned so come and join your fellow friends and members for an engaging time!

Register for the meeting

Note: You’ll be sent a meeting link after you register above. Make sure to check your inbox for an email from “Sharon”!

Important information

Captioning will be provided within Zoom for easy viewing and following along.

Zoom: Use a computer. If possible, attend the meeting on a computer rather than via a smartphone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions as well as other meeting features.

How to Install Zoom on MAC
How to Install Zoom on PC

Meetings are captioned. How to See Closed Captions in ZOOM

Of course, if you have any questions, just email us info@hlaa-la.org.

Does Your Tinnitus Worsen in the Winter Months?

February 13, 2020 Better Hearing, News, Resources

Tinnitus is no laughing matter!

There are some research studies support the idea of seasonality with tinnitus. Do you notice the winter months with cooler temperatures, changes in humidity, and less physical activity creates a greater awareness and sensitivity to your tinnitus? Or maybe it’s something to think about?

Check out the Living with Hearing Loss blog to learn more about this possibility.

A Successful Relationship with your Audiologist

February 10, 2020 Better Hearing, News, Resources

One of the greatest fears and challenges for those of us with hearing loss is visiting our audiologist. Will they have our best interest at heart? Can they really help us? What should I expect or don’t know? Believe me, you aren’t alone but with proper research, asking others for advice, and understanding a little bit what the audiologist point of view is can go a long ways.

Check out this article for some interesting reflections!

Hearing Loss & Thanksgiving: A Recipe for Success

November 30, 2019 Better Hearing, News articles, Resources

Social gathering hearing tips

Although the article notes Thanksgiving as a common gathering that can give all of us with hearing loss communication fits, the article really makes sense for any social and holiday gathering. Giving yourself breaks, compassion, and using certain strategic ways to effectively communicate and enjoy the gathering can help make your family and holiday get-together that much more enjoyable. Learn tips and strategies with this article.

September Meeting Highlights!

October 6, 2019 Chapter, Events, Meetings, Resources

Dr. Sharzad Cohen sharing what tinnitus is all about.

Thanks to Sharzad Cohen for coming to educate us on the causes and treatment options for the very challenging condition of tinnitus. Her presentation was so informative and extensive that there wasn’t time to go through it all, and the audience had many questions on this troublesome disability.

You’ll find the meeting transcript here.

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Google Live Transcribe

July 14, 2019 Better Hearing, Resources

For those familiar with accessibility options with our phones, iPhones naturally are always ahead of the game compared to their Androids users. Recently, great strides have been made with Google Live Transcribe for your Android phone that it might be worth your while, if you have an Android, to download and try the “Google Live Transcribe”.

Recent improvements have shown enhanced functionality to better understand speech, sounds from the TV, and even offers bilingual switching of languages during conversations.

You can learn more and download here – https://www.android.com/accessibility/live-transcribe/.

March Meeting Recap: From Earthquakes to Birthday Cake! Part 1

March 29, 2019 Better Hearing, Chapter, Meetings, News, Resources

Thank you Rick!

We had another packed house on Saturday at our March 23rd chapter meeting, with many known and new faces. Attendees were captivated by our topic—“Emergency Preparedness for the Hard of Hearing,” presented by Rick Pope, who serves as the ADA Coordinator/ASL Interpreter for the City of Los Angeles. And before the meeting ended, everyone got a chance to celebrate an amazing lady for a very special milestone.

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