May 21, 2020, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Eastern) With audiologist Ellen Lafargue and Carolyn Ginsburg Stern—Mastering communication while wearing face masks and adhering to social distancing is especially difficult for people with hearing loss because of reduced visual and auditory input. This webinar shared practical tips and strategies that can make interactions easier and…

Who would have thought that a tiny microscopic virus would change our lives so radically! During these past weeks, I’ve rethought grocery shopping, and now, my food is delivered to my door. Instead of gathering with friends for lunch or dinner, I’m seeing them through Facetime. I meet with my volunteer groups using the GoToMeeting…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Turn your Hearing Aids into “Super Ears” April 3rd, 2019 at 12:30 pm Safety Harbor Library (for more info contact: dhagner@hlagulfcoast.com) Download PDF

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,…

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 hearingloss.npbc@gmail.com Join their Facebook Group Location: North Palm Beach Library (map-it)…

“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 hlaaspbc@gmail.com For more info or to contact HLA-SPBC: Visit them on Facebook…

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…

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…

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…

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…