September 2020 – Hearing Loss Association of America

We Have a Team! Walk 4 Hearing – October 25, 2020

September 25, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

We have a team! A walk team, that is. Each year, HLAA sponsors the New England Walk for Hearing. This year is no different with the exception that our walk will be virtual on Sunday, 10/25. That is NOW! Here is the link to join in on all the fun and progress: http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR/Teamraiser/NewEnglandWalk?pg=entry&fr_id=2649#register Schedule 9:45 a.m. (ET) Sign on begins 10:00 a.m. (ET) Online program begins This year is different. It is virtual. And, as we’ve all come to find out, issues with hearing loss have been thrust into the forefront with COVID. While our “troubles” pale in comparison to …

Webinars

Webinar on Health Care, Hearing Loss Communication Challenges – Sept. 30, 2020

September 25, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

Join CHC September 30th for “Health Care, Hearing Loss and Communication Challenges: Taking Charge in 2020 and Beyond” – a dynamic discussion about our changing health care system and how to navigate it with a hearing loss. We will include perspective and guidance from patients and a physician who uses two cochlear implants. Learn insider tips and strategies to access effective communication during your virtual and in-person appointments, including what to say and do when things don’t go well or as planned. This program will cover a range of accessibility tools, technology and smartphone apps and will detail real-world scenarios …

In the Media

HLAA Boston Chapter Mini-Newsletter September, 2020

September 25, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

Betty Hauck writes in hearatboston@googlegroups.com: A few items of interest: ADA Anniversary Jonathan Taylor, head of New York City HLAA chapter, sent this link to a YouTube video of their Sept. 1 meeting celebrating the anniversary of the landmark legislation establishing the ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jonathan writes: “The September 1 chapter meeting was a celebration of the ADA, with introductory remarks by long-time chapter board member, Anne Pope, about the history of the ADA and HLAA’s role in its enactment. We were honored to have JoAnne Simon as our main speaker. Ms. Simon is a member of …

Cochlear Implants

HLAA Webinar: Cochlear Implants Standards of Care – Tuesday, September 29, 2020 2 p.m. ET

September 23, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

HLAA WEBINAR Cochlear Implants Standards of Care: An International Consensus Tuesday, September 29, 2020 2 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. CT, 12 p.m. MT, 11 a.m. PT) Presenters Craig A. Buchman, M.D. Lindburg Professor and Head, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis René H. Gifford, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine The world’s first International Consensus Paper on Adult Cochlear Implantation was published on August 27, 2020 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. This new study focuses on treatment …

Living with Hearing Loss

There is a Connection Between Your Diet and Your Ears

September 20, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

From Consumer Reports Listen Up! What You Eat Can Protect Your Hearing There is a connection between your diet and your ears By Hallie Levine September 14, 2020: “I tell all my patients with hearing loss to follow a heart-healthy diet,” Dr. Woodson says. “If it’s good for your heart, it’s going to be good for your ears, as well.” Heart-healthy eating patterns, including the three approaches used in Curhan’s studies, are mostly centered on lots of high-quality plant-based foods and low amounts of animal-based foods, refined grains, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. To make it easy, Curhan recommends at each meal …

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Celebrating the Americans with Disability Act

September 20, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

Jonathan Taylor, head of New York City HLAA chapter, sent this link to a YouTube video of its Sept. 1st, 2020 meeting celebrating the anniversary of the landmark legislation establishing the ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jonathan writes: “The September 1 chapter meeting was a celebration of the ADA, with introductory remarks by long-time chapter board member, Anne Pope, about the history of the ADA and HLAA’s role in its enactment. We were honored to have JoAnne Simon as our main speaker. Ms. Simon is a member of the NY State Assembly for the 52nd District in Brooklyn and …

Events

Betty Hauck Presents A Life in Music Lost Found- Oct. 17, 2020, 4:00 pm

September 14, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

A Life in Music Lost & Found My Journey as a Musician with Hearing Loss A “Talk & Play” presentation by Betty Hauck, violin and viola For 50 years, Betty enjoyed a rich and rewarding career as a professional violist—until the day she realized that she had to retire because of progressive hearing loss. For three years, she completely turned her back on music. In this “Talk & Play” presentation, she will tell the story of how various twists and turns led her back into sharing the joy of music while educating and advocating for those with hearing loss. Her …

Events

Saturday, September 26, 2020 4:00 pm – Welcome Back Chapter Meeting

September 14, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

Welcome back Hear@Boston, your Boston HLAA chapter. We will have our first gathering on September 26th – Newcomers and vistors welcome! This will be our first meeting of the new season, a chance for us to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and to hear about exciting developments in the chapter. Please join in and learn what good things are ahead. Details for logging into this Google Meet gathering will be posted soon.

Advocacy

New England Walk4Hearing Online Celebration-Sunday, October 25, 2020

September 14, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

Let’s stay connected and celebrate our Walk4Hearing community! Join us on Walk Day to show support for people with hearing loss and connect with fellow walkers and new friends. There will be special guests, chances to win prizes, and the opportunity to share stories. After the online celebration, participants are encouraged to walk safely with family or as a team in their neighborhoods. Featuring: Bruce Peterson, Honorary Walk Chair Gael Hannan, hearing loss advocate, writer, and humorist Joss Kendrick, American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year YOU, the heart of the Walk4Hearing community! Sunday, October 25, 2020 Sign on begins, …

COVID-19

Sept. 12, 2020 – HLAA Virtual Meeting – A Conversation with Barbara Kelley Connecting and Adapting During the Coronavirus Pandemic

September 6, 2020May 18, 2021 - by admin

HLAA Virtual Meeting – A Conversation with Barbara Kelley Connecting and Adapting During the Coronavirus Pandemic Presented by HLAA California State Association Saturday, September 12, 2020 4 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. PT Join us for an inspiring and enlightening conversation with HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley about adapting during the coronavirus pandemic, communication opportunities, continued advocacy for our rights, the value of chapters and state associations, and moving forward. Archive may be available at https://www.hearingloss.org/programs-events/webinars/schedule-recordings/