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The Hearing Loss Association of Florida (HLAA-FL) gives its members access to Zoom Meetings on State and Local levels. Zoom Meetings are just another invaluable tool to help us communicate more effectively. They are offered are designed to focus on you—the person with hearing loss.
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April 25, 2020 HLAA National Virtual Meeting
HLAA National Virtual Meeting April 25, 2–3:30 p.m. (ET) Speaker: Gael Hannan Hearing Loss Advocate, Writer, Speaker, Humorist Watch Gael’s entertaining and informative video for registration tips. Topic: A humorous look at the highs and lows of physically distancing with hearing loss. Moderators: Holly Cohen, Hearing Health Advocate Shari Eberts, HLAA Board Vice Chair…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
Virtual Meeting With National
Please join a virtual get together for the hearing loss community sponsored by The Zoom meeting will include a presentation from our speaker with time for questions and comments. Saturday, April 11, 2:00–3:30 PM (Eastern Time) Speaker Dr. Kevin Franck Director of Audiology for Mass Eye & Ear, HLAA National Board Member. TOPIC An audiologist’s perspective on caring for your hearing…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
State Chapter Coordinator News Corner: Miami Chapter Takes On Virtual meetings using ZOOM
President Roxana Rotundo is leading the charge with the Miami Chapter. On March 28, 2020 the chapter used ZOOM app to host its first virtual meeting. The speaker Shari Eberts a Hearing Health Advocate, Writer and Founder of livingwithhearingloss.com presented “Your Covid-19 Hearing Loss Guide”. Loaded with power packed informative information and much to…
Coping, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Miami Chapter News
Message from The State Chapter Coordinator
Like everyone around the world, we here at Florida HLAA and our National office are concerned about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Many events are being cancelled, as well as universities and local schools will be suspending classes for two weeks following their spring break. Some of our HLAA Chapters leader have asked if they should…
Coping, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
January 25, 2020 HLAA Florida Board Meeting
Board Meeting When: Saturday January 25, 2020 Where: Central FL Speech and Hearing Center Address: 3020 Lakeland Highland Hills Rd. Lakeland FL 33803 Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm AGENDA Chairperson report Minutes from last board meeting Financial reports Discuss the Bylaws New Mission Statement Goals/Projects Discussion/New Business Adjourn meeting Open to Public between…
Central Florida Support Group News (The Villages), Featured Contributors, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
HLAA-Florida State Association Survey Results
Dear HLAA Florida Members – In the spring of 2019, the HLAA-FL State Board conducted an on-line survey to assess the needs of HLAA members in the state of Florida. A direct link to the survey was sent to 241 HLAA members. 122 surveys were completed. The kink was also shared by chapter leaders, but…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Technology
Another Way to Deal with Hearing Loss
Meandering Through A Hearing World Another Way to Deal with Hearing Loss After sitting through a number of meetings and social events last week, I began to wonder if I should reconsider a cochlear implant. My struggles to hear grow greater by the day. My husband does not disagree. He’s witnessed my frustration in noisy…
Featured Contributors, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Personal Stories, Technology
HLAA Sarasota – Wrapping up the “SEASON” – Three Informative Meetings
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Chapter Meeting – Noon to 1:30 PM, North Sarasota Library Dan Ladimir, Title IV ADA Specialist ClearCaptions -“Communicate Easier on the Phone – At No Cost!” Dan will explain how captioning service is paid for through Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just as captioning can help…
ADA, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Miami Chapter News, Sarasota/Manatee County Chapter News, Technology, Treasure Coast Chapter News
Cochlear Office Hours Invite in St. Pete on April 23, 2019
Come join us for Cochlear Office Hours Download the flyer here Cochlear is hosting Office Hours in St. Petersburg on April 23, 2019. Attendees receive one-on-one, personalized support from each Cochlear team member. Please see the attached invitation below to provide to the following individuals; -anyone considering a cochlear implant for themselves or their child…
Featured Contributors, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Technology
HLAA Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting With Dr. Michelle Frenton, Au.D
Turn your Hearing Aids into “Super Ears” April 3rd, 2019 at 12:30 pm Safety Harbor Library (for more info contact: [email protected]) Download PDF
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Gulf Coast Chapter News, Hearing Loss, Tampa Chapter News
HLAA WEBINAR: Living Your Best Life with Hearing Loss
WEBINAR Living Your Best Life with Hearing Loss March 18, 2019 Speaker: Susanna Dussling Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Susanna Dussling, who will be presenting Living Your Best Life with Hearing Loss. Summary Do you let your hearing loss stop you from living a purposeful, meaningful,…
Featured Contributors, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Technology
Brain Training Success With Dr. Ashley Wellons
Dr. Ashley Wellons AU.D., of ENT Hearing Associates of South Florida, will speak on hearing loss, the auditory pathway to the brain and how to strengthen it. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome! For more information visit the HLAA website: www.hearingloss.org Please send questions to [email protected] Join their Facebook Group Location: North Palm Beach Library (map-it)…
Featured Contributors, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Northern Palm Beach Support Group News, South Palm Beach County Chapter News (Delray)
Meeting: Join us on Friday, January 18 at 10am in Delray Beach
“We Hear With our Ears But Understand With our Brains!” Join us on Friday, January 18 at 10am in Delray to learn more! (South County Civic Center Map-it) EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR CHAPTER MEETINGS If you have any questions contact: Manny Pallant Chapter President [email protected] For more info or to contact HLA-SPBC: Visit them on Facebook…
Broward County Chapter News, Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Northern Palm Beach Support Group News, South Palm Beach County Chapter News (Delray)
HLAA WEBINAR: Until Everyone Hears the Music
Speaker: Jaime Vernon Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Jaime Vernon, who will be presenting Until Everyone Hears the Music. Summary Jaime Vernon is the founder and executive director of Songs for Sounds (SFS), a charity that grew out of the experience of being the mother of a child…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
October 2018 Listen!Up
President’s Message The mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America is to open the world of communication to persons with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. The 7th Annual Hearing Tech Expo is a great place to find education, support and advocacy. And, it is FREE! Try out hearing aids without the pressure…
Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loops, Hearing Loss, Miami Chapter News, Sarasota/Manatee County Chapter News, Technology, Treasure Coast Chapter News
HLAA WEBINAR: Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI)
Speaker: Ravi N. Samy, M.D. Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Ravi N. Samy, M.D., who will be presenting Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI). Summary Ravi N. Samy, M.D. successfully implanted a cochlear implant (CI) in the right ear and an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in the left…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News, Technology
HLAA Webinar: A Consumer-friendly Recap of the HLAA2018 Research Symposium: Listening in Noise
Speaker: Perry Hanavan, Au.D. Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss TOMORROW’s free captioned webinar featuring Perry Hanavan, Au.D., who will be presenting A Consumer-friendly Recap of the HLAA2018 Research Symposium: Listening in Noise. Summary Perry Hanavan, Au.D. will provide a summary of each speaker’s presentation during Listening in Noise, the topic of the HLAA2018 Research Symposium. HLAA…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
HLAA WEBINAR: Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Hearing Aid at Costco
Speaker: Clifford Olson, Au.D. Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Clifford Olson, Au.D., who will be presenting Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Hearing Aid at Costco. Summary Join the dynamic Clifford Olson, Au.D. as he discusses the pros and cons of purchasing a hearing aid at Costco. Viewers will…
Florida Chapter News & Events, Florida Meetings, Hearing Loss, HLAA Florida State Association News
Inner Ear Gene Therapy – Recent Advances and Clinical Perspectives
Speaker: Lukas Landegger, M.D., Ph.D. Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time Don’t miss this TOMORROW’S free captioned webinar featuring Lukas Landegger, M.D., Ph.D., who will be presenting Inner Ear Gene Therapy – Recent Advances and Clinical Perspectives. Summary Current strategies to treat hearing loss include sound amplification (via hearing aids), enhanced sound transmission (via middle ear prostheses/active implants),…