Events

HLAA Boston Chapter Meeting, June 2, 2019

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Betty Hauck writes on hearatboston@googlegroups.com:

We had a good meeting yesterday with an engaging presentation by Andrea Kaneb on Hearing Assistive Devices in Difficult Listening Situations. There were lots of questions and interchange and Andrea brought a “petting zoo” of different hearing assistive devices that she encouraged us all to try out. There were 22 people, good energy, remote CART worked well, and the loop is once again working! Plus there were several newcomers.

Thanks to Andrea for an informative presentation, to Betsy Ireland, who led the meeting and provided technical assistance along with Liz Olson, and to everyone who turned out.

Stay tuned for future programs and further developments.
Events

Office Hours With Doc Otoblock

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Speaker: Brad Ingrao, Au.D.
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time

Don’t miss this Wednesday’s free captioned webinar featuring Brad Ingrao, Au.D., who will be presenting Office Hours with Doc Otoblock: An Open Q&A with Dr. Brad Ingrao.

Summary:

Hearing technology and hearing loss treatments continue to evolve such that even “old pro” consumers with hearing loss often have questions that are hard to pin down. Dr. Ingrao has spent his career being accessible to consumers, students and professionals. In this open Q&A, he will take questions from participants and a variety of hearing-related topics including, but not limited to hearing loss, hearing testing, hearing technology (hearing aids, hearing assistive technology, and implantable hearing systems), tinnitus and balance.

Submit your questions in advance on our Facebook events page.

This webinar will be recorded for playback.

How to Join via Desktop/Laptop
We use Zoom for all educational and product showcase webinars. There is nothing to download – just click on the Join Webinar button on the date/time of the webinar.

We recommend visiting the Zoom Webinar Support Page to read about the controls within the webinar such as audio settings, chat, Q&A, and raise hand.

Walk4Hearing

Hear@Boston Walk Team

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Sue Schy writes on hearatboston@googlegroups. com:

This year’s walk team is called Hear@Boston.  It has currently been set up and I am your team captain.  Please visit our page at http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR/Teamraiser/NewEnglandWalk?team_id=46148&pg=team&fr_id=2486 and consider joining our team.

As Liz requested yesterday, if you don’t want to walk, we could still use your help.  Please contact her at lizo87@aol.com or (617) 586-0005.

Thanks,
Sue
Events

Red Sox 5th Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night, September 12, 2018

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Red Sox Hard of Hearing NightBetsy (McCarthy) Ireland writes in hearatboston@googlgroups.com:

Don’t miss out on the fifth annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night at Fenway Park!

This year the Deaf and Hard of hearing Night will be on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. There will be a pre-game social on the Sam Adam’s Deck prior to the game as well as a ceremony recognizing members of the Deaf community on the field. We will also have interpreters for the pre-game ceremony including the National Anthem signed by a Deaf guest.  The best part about this event is that it raises money for both Deaf Inc. and Our Deaf Survivors Center.

Due to high demand, we have made more tickets available until midnight tonight, please share the following link with your friends/family who might be interested in attending!

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All tickets are first come first serve.

Best,

Gen

Boston Red Sox logoGennifer Davidson
Group Sales | The Boston Red Sox
4 JERSEY ST| Boston, MA 02215
Office: 617.226.6285|Mobile: 617.620.5095
www.redsox.com/groups

 

Events

Permanent Loop Talk, Boston Public Library Jamaica Plain Branch, June 17, 2017

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On Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10 AM to Noon the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public Library at 30 South Street in Jamaica Plain will open its doors and host a program to talk about hearing loss and the newest looping technology that they are working to establish in that environment to make them more accessible.  Come participate in an open discussion about living with hearing loss and about the best devices and practices.  Refreshments will be served and CART will be provided by HLAA-Boston Chapter.

Workplace

Effective Workplace Accommodations for Employees Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Mar 15 2017 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

This webinar recording has expired.  Archived webinar is no longer available. (Archived webinars are available approximately two weeks after live webcast.)

 

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Chuck Conaty
Business Development Specialist U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
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Teresa Goddard
Sensory Team, Job Accommodation Network West Virginia University

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary:

As an agency of the U. S. Department of Labor, The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only federal agency that coordinates with employers and all levels of government to promote policies that increase employment for people with disabilities and workplace success. ODEP focuses on policy and practice. The introductory presentation will provide an overview of ODEP and what it does.

Real life accommodation examples from Job Accommodation Network (JAN) case data include a variety of accommodation solutions illustrating effective use of AT in a broad range of work settings. JAN provides one-on-one consultation about all aspects of job accommodation, including the accommodation process, effective accommodation options, funding sources for accommodations, product information, disability awareness, and legal rights and responsibilities. This presentation will include examples of accommodation scenarios involving employees who are deaf or hard of hearing and will provide information regarding reasonable accommodation and assistive technology options including video remote interpreting, and other technology based communication supports, as well as other resources.

Advocacy

Hearing Loss Advocate Pat Dobbs Launches Online pilot of Her New Workshop – 2017

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Patt DobbsComing to Terms with Your Hearing Loss?  How to Achieve Your Best Hearing Experience.

Pat Dobbs is a Hearing Loss Consultant and Advocate on a mission.  Currently in her second year of Gallaudet University’s Peer Mentoring Program, she maintains a website, Hearing Loss Revolution, that offers stories of hope, information about technology and communication strategies, and tips for healthy adaptation to hearing difficulties.

Recently,  Pat successfully completed a local pilot of her new workshop. She’ll offer a free on-line version of the workshop, and the format will be a Live Group Chat, i.e., WRITTEN TEXT ONLY (and, therefore, accessible). Participants will  need a computer, wi-fi access and a little computer knowledge.

Participants will be asked to offer feedback on the workshop upon its completion.

Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9:00 EST:

  • March 28
  • April 4
  • April 11
  • April 18

 If you’re interested in participating, please contact Pat at pat@coachdobbs.com.

from HearingLossEvolution: [2020: Previously the  website was www.hearinglossrevolution.com]

“I’ve had a hearing loss since I was 20. Through the years my hearing declined so much that in 2010 I received a cochlear implant. Today I hear in the average range, ‘Yahoo!’

“Through the years I was embarrassed about my hearing loss, and I seldom told people about it. If I didn’t hear what someone said, I was much more likely to “fake it” than ask them to speak to me in such a way that I could hear them. Consequently, speaking to people became difficult and painful. I dropped out of more and more social situations, became isolated, and depressed.

“But at one point, I stopped and asked myself, “Why don’t I just tell people I have a hearing loss and let them know how they can talk to me so I could hear them better?” After all, people talk to me so that I hear them, not so that I give the right facial expressions.

“I realized that I needed to change my thinking and be clear that there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Out of these thoughts came the Hearing Loss Revolution and the Nine Guiding Principles.”

Learn more about Pat Dobbs‘ hearing loss journey on the Hearing Loss Revolution website.

[NOTE:  September, 2020 – Hearing Loss Revolution has changed its domain name to www.hearinglossevolution.com]

 

 

 

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Events

Programs That Help Us Learn to Listen, March 12, 2017

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Hearing with improved speech comprehension requires us to learn stronger skills for attending and listening. This workshop will be conducted by representatives of Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Americas, and Med El, and will give participants an opportunity to learn about and experience online auditory training options.

  • Mark Campbell-Foster and Lauren Seafert, Cochlear
  • Gina Greco, MedEl
  • Jane Ledingham and Mike Skrip, Advanced Bionics

 

 

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Events

Message of Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers

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photo of Glenn Schweitzer on boatWebinar: “A Message of Hope for Tinnitus Suffers”

Glenn Schweitzer

Apr 19 2017 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Summary:

The presentation will be about Glenn’s experience with tinnitus (and to a lesser extent, Meniere’s disease) and how he was eventually able to find relief from the ringing in his ears. When it comes to tinnitus, few people have been let down harder than those with hearing loss as many of the common treatment options, like sound masking, are simply not possible. But Glenn’s story and his experience highlight a meditation-based approach that can work for anyone, regardless of their level of hearing. The goal of the presentation is to spread a message of hope to those suffering with tinnitus and hearing loss.

You can access this webinar.   Webinars are recorded for playback on HLAA’s national website and are available approximately two weeks after live webcast.