HLAA-LA - Part 30

The Journey from Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants: What to Expect

Date: Saturday, March 22 Time: 10 a.m. PT (please join online 5 minutes early) Place: On Zoom SAVE

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HOPE Meeting Brings New Faces and Heartfelt Stories: A Family of Support

It was standing-room only at our Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE) meeting on February 22,

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Los Angeles Chapter Celebrates 20 Years with a Joyous Holiday Party

The Los Angeles Chapter marked a significant milestone this holiday season by celebrating its 20th

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Learn Everything you Need to Know About Canine Companions

We had an engaging and informative presentation during our November 23 chapter meeting showcasing Canine

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How to Closed Captions Your Facebook Videos!

August 19, 2016 Better Hearing, News articles

Interesting announcement came out recently, shared by our own Ken Clusky, on how to add your own closed captioning to Facebook videos. Link is below the will take you to the how-to guide to do this!

5 Reasons Why You Should Caption Your Facebook Videos

Videos get more impressions on the newsfeed than any other type of post.
Facebook videos auto-play on mute, so captions are needed to let the viewer follow along.
Captions make your video accessible to all users, from a deaf viewer to someone on a noisy train or a quiet library.
Subtitles in other languages make your video accessible to international viewers.
Closed captions are proven to increase engagement and watch-time.

Here is the link to the how-to guide.

Captioning Your Facebook Videos

FCC Votes to Improve Hearing Aid Compatibility With Wireless Devices

August 9, 2016 Better Hearing, News

August 5, 2016 on change.org: The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a rule on Thursday implementing new requirements for hearing aid compatibility with wireless service providers and manufacturers of wireless devices. The goal is that all wireless devices will be compatible with hearing aids by 2024.

Click here to read the full article!

Did you know the State of CA offers free specialized phones?

August 9, 2016 News, News articles

The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides free specialized telephone equipment and services to Californians who may have difficulty using the telephone due to hearing loss and/or other conditions. » Read more

SoCal HLAA Members Attend the Hearing Loss Tech Expo!

July 28, 2016 Events, News

Chapter members from L.A., Long Beach and Orange County headed up north » Read more

LAX Accessibility Meeting, Saturday, July 23, 12:30 pm

July 20, 2016 News

We have a special second meeting planned, starting at 12:30 pm following our regular chapter meeting on Saturday, July 23.

We’re thrilled to have the Coordinator for Disability Services at L.A. International Airport, Larry Rolon, join us to discuss accessibility at Los Angeles International Airport. Larry would like our input on ways to make LAX more accessible to people with hearing loss. This is a great opportunity to make our voices heard!

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Changes in air travel communication could help those with hearing loss

July 20, 2016 News

Here’s a great article shared by Diane Gross about air travel and accessibility to travelers with hearing loss. We still are far from equal access to services, but changes are slowly happening. We can help instigate change quicker by advocating for ourselves. Click here to read the full article, published by Healthy Hearing.

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Charity Launches a New Campaign to Take “Noise off the Menu”

July 11, 2016 Better Hearing, News

A great article found from Ken Cluskey regarding efforts underway in the UK to take “noise off the menu” from the charity’s Speak Easy campaign. Based on responses from individuals with AND without hearing, there is indeed great benefit to take steps toward providing a more meaningful and enjoyable experience when dining with others. Check it out via the link below!

Action on Hearing Loss – Take Noise off the Menu!

LA Chapter Experiences the 2016 HLAA National Convention

July 8, 2016 Events, News

It was an amazing 2016 HLAA National Convention! The LA Chapter was well represented with nine members attending, including the whole steering committee! Getting there and back home, well that was another story but everyone that attended can attest that it was well worth the experience.

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Walk4Hearing Success and Pictures!

June 28, 2016 Events, Fundraising, News

The Walk was a great success. Our LA Stars Team was once again the top team at $4099 as of this am. Everyone did a great job getting donations this year. I want to congratulate our Wendi Washington for gathering $1392 in donations. Also congratulations to Liz Lesan who had $1212. Wow!

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Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party & BBQ Fun!

June 11, 2016 Events, News

It was a fun time during the annual HLAA-LA Memorial Day party with beautiful weather. A great turnout showed up to catch up on the latest a greatest news with everyone. It was actually hard to say hi to everyone with so many people and great food! Especially rewarding was to see some folks we don’t get to see as often as we would like so a great environment all around.

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