BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hearing Loss Association of America - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hearingloss.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hearing Loss Association of America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20260105T183004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T200128Z UID:10000413-1773864000-1773867600@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:HLAA National Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss DESCRIPTION:HLAA National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss \nREGISTER NOW \nHear Together is HLAA’s National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss. Led by a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist\, this virtual national parents’ support group is designed to connect families and provide resources and support. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm (ET) \n** Note – This meeting is designed for Parents and Caregivers only. \n\n\nZoom. The meeting will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. These meetings are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n  \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-national-support-group-for-parents-of-children-with-hearing-loss-4/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Chapters,Virtual Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000327-1773777600-1773781200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2026-03-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20260105T182853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T185444Z UID:10000412-1772049600-1772053200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:HLAA National Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss DESCRIPTION:HLAA National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss \nREGISTER NOW \nHear Together is HLAA’s National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss. Led by a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist\, this virtual national parents’ support group is designed to connect families and provide resources and support. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm (ET)\, with some exceptions. \n** Note – This meeting is designed for Parents and Caregivers only. \n\n\nZoom. The meeting will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. These meetings are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n  \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-national-support-group-for-parents-of-children-with-hearing-loss-3/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Chapters,Virtual Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA Webinars":MAILTO:webinars@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20260108T151643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155139Z UID:10000416-1771423200-1771426800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR—Hearing Loss at Work Series - Thriving in Sound-Intensive Workplaces: Strategies for Inclusion\, Communication and Success DESCRIPTION:Thriving in Sound-Intensive Workplaces: Strategies for Inclusion\, Communication and Success  \nREGISTER NOW \nMany jobs—hospitality\, manufacturing\, emergency response\, scientific fieldwork\, aviation\, outdoor operations and more—take place in fast-moving\, high-noise environments. For employees with hearing loss\, succeeding in these settings requires not only the right accommodations but also creative communication strategies\, supportive workplace culture and empowered self-advocacy.  \nJoin our panelists: Kendra Hada\, K. Renee Horton\, Ph.D.\, Greg Bawden and David DeBellis\, with moderator Michael Noble\, as they discuss navigating these types of environments.  \nTogether\, they will share real-world tactics for managing communication in sound-intensive workplaces\, navigating accommodations\, using technology effectively and building confidence in environments where hearing can be challenged. This session is ideal for employees\, employers\, HR leaders and anyone seeking to create more inclusive workplaces—no matter the noise level.  \nSee panelist information below. This complimentary online event is open to the public\, live captioned and recorded. The recording will be available on our website after the webinar. Register at the orange link above today! NOTE: Live attendance for HLAA webinars is capped at 500 participants. \n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n \nKendra Hada\nKendra Hada is a San Francisco-based bartender\, mixologist and brand ambassador with more than 10 years of experience in some of New York and the Bay Area’s leading bars and restaurants. Born with severe hearing loss\, Kendra is a vocal advocate for people with disabilities in the workplace\, particularly in the hospitality space\, an area that can be particularly daunting for people with hearing loss. She hopes to raise awareness of the challenges faced and the opportunities for improvement in access through visibility\, empathy and positive practices. Kendra’s bar career began in earnest as part of the opening team for “Sunday in Brooklyn” where she fed her excitement for the creativity and precision bartending requires. Subsequent moves included Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards-nominated bar Existing Conditions. In 2023\, Kendra won the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association Shochu Cocktail Competition\, and caught the attention of 8th-generation legacy shochu brand\, Nikaido\, who in 2024 named her their U.S. Brand Ambassador.  \n\n\nK. Renee Horton\, Ph.D.\nDr. K. Renee Horton is a compelling\, inspirational\, global speaker and Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, native. She earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. in material science with a concentration in physics from the University of Alabama—the first African American to receive this degree.   Renee’s  love affair with space began when her parents gave her a telescope at age nine and she dreamed of becoming an astronaut. After graduating high school at the age of 16\, she took an Air Force ROTC physical\, where she learned that she had a hearing loss. Her dreams were crushed\, but Renee looked for ways to continue pursuing what she loved.  She found it in her job\, serving as a NASA airworthiness deputy for the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstrator (EPFD) project.  In 2022\, she served as an Astro Access Ambassador on the charted Zero G flight. Her experiences have inspired her to advocate for people with disabilities and their inclusion in physics.  \n\n\n \nGreg Bawden\nGreg Bawden currently works as the emergency manager for a large regional fire department\, supporting fire department and community preparedness. Previously\, he served more than 25 years as a firefighter and retired as division chief of Support Services. Prior to joining the fire service\, he was the safety manager and a senior project manager for a national environmental engineering firm\, assessing and remediating hazardous material sites across the country. Greg first began using hearing aids in 2007 and received a cochlear implant in October 2025. In 2013\, he was told he would be fired from his job as fire department battalion chief due to his hearing loss. However\, because Greg had proved his value to the department\, he was offered a “non-combat” position with the same department\, where he continued to work for an additional 10 years. Currently\, he designs and leads training events and workshops\, gives presentations and facilitates meetings for regional committees and work groups\, in a variety of settings. \n\n\n \nDave DeBellis\nDave DeBellis has been an engineer for 42 years\, most recently with HP Inc. He has worked in nuclear and fusion power\, solar energy\, military and aerospace\, automotive safety and printing\, in both business and industrial settings. For the past decade\, he has dealt with profound hearing loss\, and functions effectively with a combination of cochlear implant and hearing aid. Dave is also a fitness enthusiast and an outdoors person. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n \nMichael Noble – Chair\, HLAA Task Force for Accessible\, Inclusive Employment\nMichael Noble is the vice president of global marketing at Senzime\, a Swedish medical device company specializing in innovations in perioperative patient monitoring. With over 15 years of experience in medical device marketing\, he brings a deep understanding of how to connect clinical value with real-world adoption. Born profoundly deaf\, Michael received a cochlear implant at the age of two and has been thriving ever since. His personal journey has inspired a lifelong commitment to advocacy. He currently serves as the president of the board and a founding board member of the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund\, and as chair of the HLAA Task Force for Accessible\, Inclusive Employment\, where he works to expand access and opportunity for people with hearing loss. \n\n\n\n\nHelpful Tips\n\nZoom. The webinar will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET\, 1 p.m. CT\, 12 p.m. MT and 11 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/webinar-hearing-loss-at-work-series-thriving-in-sound-intensive-workplaces-strategies-for-inclusion-communication-and-success/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/employment-sound-intensive-event-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA Employment Committee":MAILTO:webinars@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20260204T002936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T012148Z UID:10000478-1771358400-1771362000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\nThis month’s meeting will explore call captioning as a communication access tool for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing\, with a focus on veterans experiencing hearing loss. Led by InnoCaption’s Matt Goncalves\, Senior Marketing Director\, and Paul Lee\, Chief Operating Officer\, the session discusses how captioned telephone services can support everyday communication needs\, such as contacting healthcare providers\, VA offices\, employers\, and family members. The presentation covers InnoCaption’s secure technology\, including live human captioning and automated speech recognition\, and shares research-backed results showing significant reductions in listening effort and fatigue\, highlighting how accessible communication can restore independence and quality of life.\n\n\nMatt Goncalves\, senior marketing director at InnoCaption \nPaul Lee\, Chief Operating Officer at InnoCaption \n\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20251010T183543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T234202Z UID:10000409-1769025600-1769029200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:HLAA National Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss DESCRIPTION:HLAA National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss \nREGISTER NOW \nHear Together is HLAA’s National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss. Led by a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist\, this virtual national parents’ support group is designed to connect families and provide resources and support. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm (ET) \nJanuary’s meeting will feature Dr. Tela Katz\, Director of Audiology at Rochester Hearing & Speech Center\, who will be presenting on how to understand your child’s audiogram. This session will help families make sense of hearing test results and better understand what the numbers and symbols mean for their child’s listening and communication. If possible\, we encourage attendees to bring a copy of their child’s audiogram to follow along during the presentation.  \n** Note – This meeting is designed for Parents and Caregivers only. \n\n\nZoom. The meeting will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. These meetings are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n  \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-national-support-group-for-parents-of-children-with-hearing-loss-2/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Chapters,Virtual Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000325-1768939200-1768942800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2026-01-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20251016T174011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T174011Z UID:10000410-1765915200-1765918800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Daryl Sager\, Canine Companions Veteran Programs Manager \nDaryl served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force Reserves and is a Canine Companions graduate partnered with his PTSD service dog\, Adria. \n  \nCanine Companions Veterans Initiative: Service Dogs Changing Lives \nJoin us for an informative session with Daryl Sagner\, Veteran Programs Manager at Canine Companions\, as he discusses the mission and impact of the Veterans Initiative. Drawing from his own experience as a veteran partnered with a PTSD service dog\, Daryl will walk us through how Canine Companions provides fully trained service dogs—at no cost—to U.S. veterans living with disabilities and PTSD. Discover how these canine partners help with physical tasks\, emotional support\, and daily independence; learn about the innovative CanineAlert™ wearable system; and find out how veterans can apply. Whether you’re a veteran\, advocate\, or supporter\, this session will open doors to deeper understanding and meaningful opportunity. \n\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Chapters,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000483-1765915200-1765918800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-12-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20251106T195247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T002104Z UID:10000411-1764770400-1764774000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Better Together: Auracast™ and Hearing Loops—Understanding the Future of Assistive Listening DESCRIPTION:Better Together: Auracast™ and Hearing Loops\, Wednesday\, December 3\, 2-3 p.m. ET \nREGISTER NOW \nAuracast™ broadcast audio is getting a lot of attention as a new way to make sound more accessible in public spaces. But many people are wondering: Does this mean hearing loops will go away? Should venues switch right away? Can both be used together? This session will answer these questions in clear\, straightforward language. You’ll discover how both technologies play a vital role in making public places more inclusive. The session will show how each option meets different needs\, and how\, when combined\, they can offer the best possible listening experience. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll understand: \n\nWhat Auracast™ broadcast audio is and the benefits it offers\nWhy hearing loops are still essential and widely used\nHow and when both technologies can be used in the same space\nKey points to share when talking with venues\, event organizers and AV professionals about inclusive audio solutions\n\nThis presentation is designed for a general audience and will be especially useful for advocates who want to confidently discuss these technologies with decision-makers. \nSee panelist information below. This complimentary online event is open to the public\, live captioned and recorded. Register at the link above today! \n\nPanelists: \n \nKevin Jewkes \, chief of staff\, Ampetronic/Listen Technology\nKevin Jewkes is the Chief of Staff at Listen Technologies\, where he helps keep teams connected\, projects running smoothly\, and big ideas moving forward. He brings experience from both sales and operations\, giving him a well-rounded view of how to solve problems and support the people he works with. Kevin studied psychology at the University of Utah and completed AVIXA’s AVEC Master’s Program. He lives in Utah with his wife\, two sons\, a cat\, and a very energetic Dalmatian-husky mix. When he’s not working\, Kevin loves traveling\, playing music\, going to concerts\, cheering on his favorite sports teams\, and spending time with family. \n\n \nCarrie Kaumans\, director of channel marketing\, Ampetronic/Listen Technology\nAs channel marketing director at Listen Technologies\, Carrie Kaumans leads marketing strategies that promote accessible listening experiences for individuals who have hearing loss. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and advocacy\, Carrie has dedicated her career to advancing inclusion through technology and education. She works closely with partners and organizations to expand equitable hearing access in public spaces. \n\n\nModerator:\n \nAndrea Kaneb\, HLAA Board Member\nAndrea Kaneb is a frequent presenter\, adviser and hearing technology advocate through her website\, gatheringsound.com. She serves on the HLAA Board of Directors\, the board of the Museum of Science and as a trustee for Massachusetts Eye and Ear\, both in Boston. Andrea was honored with the Keystone Award at the HLAA 2025 Convention in Indianapolis. \n\n\nHelpful Tips\n\nZoom. The webinar will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET\, 1 p.m. CT\, 12 p.m. MT and 11 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/auracast-and-hearing-loops/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/presentations/auracast-hearing-loops-events-banner-v1-2.1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20251010T183423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T220946Z UID:10000408-1763582400-1763586000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:HLAA National Support Group for Parents of Children with Hearing Loss DESCRIPTION:HLAA National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss \nREGISTER NOW \nHear Together is HLAA’s National Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss. Led by a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist\, this virtual national parents’ support group is designed to connect families and provide resources and support. The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm (ET) \n\n\nZoom. The meeting will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. These meetings are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-national-support-group-for-parents-of-children-with-hearing-loss/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Chapters,Virtual Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/parents-virtual-meeting-banner-v1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250910T195201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T190728Z UID:10000406-1763496000-1763499600@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: Wynne Whyman  – Director of Advocacy & Communications\, Center for Hearing Access \nJim Rau – President\, HLAA Wisconsin State Organization \nNo One-Size-Fits-All: Real-World Tips & Tools for Navigating Hearing Loss \nWhether it’s at a family gathering\, a doctor’s appointment\, or a live event\, navigating daily life with hearing loss can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this session\, we’ll share practical\, real-world strategies to plan ahead and be ready for common scenarios\, from social events to medical visits. Along the way\, we’ll highlight a variety of assistive listening devices and systems that can help\, while showing how small acts of advocacy can make a big difference. Together\, we’ll explore flexible solutions—because hearing well is about finding the approach that works best for you. \n\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Chapters,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000482-1763496000-1763499600@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-11-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250124T140040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T191428Z UID:10000277-1762592400-1762614000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:2025 Nashville Walk4Hearing DESCRIPTION:Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss\nWalk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 20 cities\, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health.  Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action\, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S. \nGather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters\, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive. \nREGISTER TODAY \nWalk Day Schedule (CT)\n9:00 a.m. Registration Starts\n10:30 a.m. Stage Presentation\n10:45 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/2025-nashville-walk4hearing/ LOCATION:Centennial Park – Pavillion\, 27th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, USA\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, United States CATEGORIES:Walk4Hearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/walk4hearing-logo-800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walk4Hearing Manager":MAILTO:walk4hearing@hearingloss.org GEO:36.15525;-86.816911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centennial Park – Pavillion 27th Ave N Nashville TN USA Nashville Tennessee United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=27th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, USA:geo:-86.816911,36.15525 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250911T143747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T182842Z UID:10000407-1761746400-1761750000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR—Hearing Loss at Work Series Tech Tips for Smart Inclusive Employment DESCRIPTION:Tech Tips for Smart\, Inclusive Employment \nREGISTER NOW \nTechnology can be a powerful enabler of workplace inclusion. In this engaging webinar\, audiologists Tina Gonzales Childress\, AuD\, CCC-A\, and Michael Noble\, Chair – HLAA Employment Task Force\, will share practical strategies\, tips\, and tools to help people with hearing loss succeed at work. They’ll explore assistive listening devices\, communication apps\, and best practices for employers and employees alike. To round out the discussion\, Sara Sable-Antry\, Chief Sales Officer with Bellman will showcase available technologies and provide insights into emerging solutions. Together\, our speakers will highlight actionable approaches that foster accessibility\, productivity\, and equity across the workplace. Task Force member Kelly Tremblay\, Ph.D. will moderate. \nSee panelist information below. This complimentary online event is open to the public\, live captioned and recorded. Register at the red link above today! \n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n \nTina Gonzales Childress\, Au.D.\, CCC-A\nDr. Tina Gonzales Childress is an audiologist and late-deafened adult with cochlear implants who uses her dual perspective to educate\, advocate and foster accessibility. By day\, she works as a pediatric audiologist and trainer in schools; after hours\, she is a consultant\, adjunct lecturer\, speaker and content creator at See.Hear.Communication.Matters. She shares her expertise through publications\, social media and international presentations\, reaching children\, families\, adults with hearing loss and the professionals who serve them. Active in over a dozen advocacy groups\, often in leadership roles\, she excels at explaining complex concepts in both spoken English and ASL. Whether mentoring one-on-one or presenting to hundreds\, she adapts her approach to any audience. \n\n\n \nMichael Noble – Chair HLAA Task Force for Accessible\, Inclusive Employment\nMichael is the Vice President of Global Marketing at Senzime\, which is a Swedish-based medical device company specializing in innovations in perioperative patient monitoring. With over 15 years of experience in medical device marketing\, he brings a deep understanding of how to connect clinical value with real-world adoption. Born profoundly deaf\, Michael received a cochlear implant at the age of two and has been thriving ever since. His personal journey has inspired a lifelong commitment to advocacy. He currently serves as the president of the board and a founding board member of the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund\, and as chair of the HLAA Task Force for Accessible\, Inclusive Employment\, where he works to expand access and opportunity for people with hearing loss. \n\n\n \nSara Sable-Antry\, Chief Sales Officer\, Bellman & Symfon\nSara Sable-Antry is a seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades of leadership experience across the hearing\, medical device\, and telehealth sectors. With a proven track record of scaling organizations\, driving multimillion-dollar growth\, and building high-performing sales\, marketing\, and operations teams\, Sara is passionate about advancing care for individuals with hearing loss. She has held pivotal executive roles with leading industry brands and is known for her strategic vision\, innovative approach\, and deep commitment to improving patient outcomes. Her insights bring valuable perspective to providers navigating today’s dynamic hearing healthcare landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n \nKelly Tremblay PhD\nKelly Tremblay\, Ph.D. is a professor of audiology at Wayne State University and the co-founder of HLAA’s Task Force for Accessible and Inclusive Employment. She’s a former HLAA Board Member and an advocate for people with hearing loss. \n\n\n\n\nHelpful Tips\n\nZoom. The webinar will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET\, 1 p.m. CT\, 12 p.m. MT and 11 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/webinar-hl-at-work-series-tech-tips-for-smart-inclusive-employment/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/banner-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250910T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T190537Z UID:10000405-1761076800-1761080400@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Steve Sterry – HLAA Member  \nHonor Flights: A Veteran’s Journey of Remembrance and Gratitude\nHear firsthand from veteran  Steve Sterry\, who has participated in an Honor Flight—a life-changing program that brings America’s heroes to Washington\, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Through personal stories and reflections\, you’ll gain insight into the impact of these journeys\, the camaraderie they foster\, and the lasting gratitude they inspire.  \n\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapters,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000481-1761076800-1761080400@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-10-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250801T174050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T184928Z UID:10000401-1758110400-1758115800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR—Hospital Safety and Hearing Loss: A Hospital Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Discover how hospitals are making care safer and more accessible for people with hearing loss — and how you can advocate for yourself or your loved ones. \nREGISTER NOW \nMake Healthcare Safer & More Accessible for Patients with Hearing Loss\nJoin us for the Chicago Hospital Safety Program — a unique webinar bringing together hospital representatives and the hearing loss community (non-sign language users) to share strategies that improve patient safety\, communication\, and care. \nWhy Attend?\n• Learn best practices: Discover the accommodations Chicago hospitals provide and how patients can access them.\n• Gain insights: Hear directly from patients about their communication challenges and needs.\n• Collaborate & improve: Compare your hospital’s services with others and bring back actionable ideas to enhance patient care.\n• Expand impact: While based in Chicago\, the advocacy tips and strategies discussed can be applied nationwide. \nThis interactive program fosters real dialogue\, equips patients with tools to advocate for themselves\, and empowers healthcare professionals to strengthen accessibility and safety in their facilities. \nYour participation helps shape a healthcare system that truly works for everyone \nSee panelist information below. This complimentary online event is open to the public\, live captioned and recorded. Register at the red link above today! \nWebinar Handouts:\n\nHLAA Communication Access Plan (CAP Form)\nHLAA Guide for Effective Communication in Health /care for Provider\nHLAA Guide for Effective Communication in Health /care for Patients\nHLAA Communication Access in Health Care (CAHC) Resources\nHow to Advocate For Yourself in Hospital Settings\n\n  \nRead about moderator Elaine McCaffrey’s personal journey to becoming an advocate \n  \n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n \nCarlos A Olvera\, CHI\nManager\, Interpreter Services  \nCo-Chair\, ADA Task Force  \nRush University Medical Center  \nIn 2002\, Carlos Olvera became the first Spanish Language Interpreter hired at Rush University Medical Center. His leadership and commitment to excellence were instrumental in establishing Rush as a model for interpreter services across Chicago and the Midwest. \nMr. Olvera serves as co-chair of the Rush ADA Task Force\, where he actively works to enhance accessibility for patients\, visitors\, and employees. He is also a member of the Rush University System for Health Diversity Leadership Council\, contributing to broader institutional efforts to advance diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nAs a person with bilateral hearing loss who uses hearing aids\, Mr. Olvera brings a unique and valuable perspective to his advocacy for accessibility and inclusion in healthcare settings. \n\n\n \nKevin Irvine\nSenior Talent Acquisition Consultant\, Individuals with Disabilities \nCo-Chair\, Rush ADA Task Force \nFacilitator\, Rush Disabilities Employee Resource Group \nRush University Medical Center \nKevin Irvine works at Rush University System for Health in Chicago as its Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant\, Individuals with Disabilities\, where he developed and implemented Rush’s strategy to recruit disabled job seekers and guides disability inclusion initiatives to make Rush an inclusive and accessible place for its patients\, visitors\, employees\, faculty and students. Kevin co-chairs Rush’s ADA Task Force committee and facilitates its Disabilities Employee Resource Group\, which he created in 2019. In 2023\, Kevin was appointed by Illinois’ Governor to serve on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board and currently is vice-chair of its Continuous Improvement & Accountability Committee. Kevin has worked as a disability rights advocate and trainer for most of his career\, over 3 decades. \n\n\nPatty McMahill\, MHA\, MT (ASCP)\nDirector of Clinical Integration  \nOSF HealthCare  \nPatty McMahill is Director of Clinical Integration at OSF HealthCare\, where she leads strategic programs that enhance patient care in clinical engineering\, client devices\, and supply chain operations. She also oversees the Assistive Services Program\, advancing equitable communication access for patients with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency across 17 hospitals and 150+ clinics. Her leadership has significantly expanded 24/7 language services throughout Illinois and Michigan.  \n\n\nWendy Martell\, MSN\, RN\nProgram Manager\, Magnet and Nursing Excellence \nNursing Professional Development and Advancement \nSwedish Hospital \nWendy Martell is the Program Manager\, Magnet & Nursing Excellence at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. She leads the Magnet Recognition Program to maintain Magnet designation and advance nursing excellence at the hospital. Wendy serves as liaison to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and advises nursing leadership on sustaining Magnet standards and strategies. She oversees nursing quality and satisfaction data analysis\, collaborates with clinical teams to drive improvements\, and mentors professional governance councils. Wendy also champions evidence-based practice and professional development to support nurses in delivering outstanding patient care. Additionally\, she has previously participated in the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Hospital Safety Panel discussion and is excited to contribute her expertise again\, focusing on improving care for older adults with hearing loss. \n\n\n \nSarah Serralta\, NIC\nCoordinator – ASL Interpreter \nInterpretation Services \nNorthwestern Memorial Hospital \nSarah Serralta is a nationally certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter and serves as the Coordinator of Interpretation Services at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She also contributes to inclusion efforts as a board member for Northwestern’s LGBTQ and Disability Employee Resource Groups. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on healthcare\, aiming to improve safety\, communication\, and equity for both patients and healthcare staff. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n \nElaine McCaffrey\, Esq.\nTreasurer\, HLAA Board of Directors \n\n\n\n\nHelpful Tips\n\nZoom. The webinar will be held on Zoom. After registering\, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Please save your email and make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you have not received the meeting link.\nUse a computer. If possible\, attend the webinar on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions\, as well as other meeting features.\nInstall or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.\n\nBasic Zoom overview for Windows and MacOS\n\n\nCaptions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 12 p.m. ET\, 11 a.m. CT\, 10 a.m. MT and 9 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. \nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hospital-safety-and-hearing-loss-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Join by computer or mobile device. CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/presentations/hospital-safety-and-hearing-loss-event-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org GEO:34.521104;-117.9836793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140423 CREATED:20250815T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T190358Z UID:10000321-1758052800-1758056400@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Ibrahim Dabo – Commissioner for the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing  \nFrom Silence to Strength: Breaking the Stigma of Hearing Loss\nHearing loss stigma can make people feel alone\, hold them back\, and lead others to misunderstand them. In this inspiring talk\, Ib Dabo shares his personal journey—from feeling judged to finding his confidence—and shows how breaking the cycle of stigma starts with each of us. With real stories and simple steps\, he talks about how to speak up for yourself\, build a more inclusive world\, and change the way people see hearing loss. This is more than just raising awareness—it’s a powerful invitation to turn stigma into strength. Let’s break barriers\, challenge old ideas\, and build a world where everyone with hearing loss is seen\, heard\, and empowered to thrive.  \n\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2-4/ CATEGORIES:Chapters,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000480-1758052800-1758056400@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-09-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250729T170018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T180952Z UID:10000320-1755633600-1755637200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000479-1755633600-1755637200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-08-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250626T184318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184318Z UID:10000400-1753282800-1753286400@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Communication Tools & Resources for HLAA Leaders DESCRIPTION:Title:Strengthening Your Chapter’s Voice: Communication Tools & Resources for HLAA Leaders\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 3-4 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription:Join us for a practical\, engaging session designed to help HLAA state and chapter leaders enhance their communication strategy using updated tools and branding resources. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nNavigate the HLAA Chapter Portal for outreach and communication\nApply the HLAA Editorial Guidelines for consistency and clarity\nUse the HLAA Messaging Triangle to communicate our mission effectively\nImplement HLAA’s new Branding Guidelines (logos\, colors\, fonts\, and more)\n\nWho should attend:\nChapter leaders\, communications volunteers\, HOPE group facilitators\, Walk4Hearing team leaders\, and anyone representing HLAA in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/communication-tools-resources-for-hlaa-leaders/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinars ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org GEO:43.0439776;-87.8991514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000380-1752609600-1752613200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-07-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250318T143128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T143453Z UID:10000394-1749889800-1749898800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:2025 Indianapolis Walk4Hearing DESCRIPTION:Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss\nWalk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 20 cities\, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health.  Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action\, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S. \nGather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters\, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive. \nREGISTER TODAY \nWalk Day Schedule (CT)\n8:30 a.m. Registration Starts\n9:30 a.m. Stage Presentation\n9:45 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/2025-nashville-walk4hearing-2/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Indianapolis\, 10 S. West St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States CATEGORIES:Walk4Hearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/walk4hearing-logo-800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walk4Hearing Manager":MAILTO:walk4hearing@hearingloss.org GEO:39.7665017;-86.1683318 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 S. West St Indianapolis IN 46204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 S. West St:geo:-86.1683318,39.7665017 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250326T173715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T153748Z UID:10000386-1749600000-1749945599@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:HLAA 2025 Convention DESCRIPTION:Start your engine and join us at HLAA’s 40th annual convention\, June 11-14\, 2025\, in Indianapolis\, IN—host of the famous Indy 500 automobile race. Our annual event brings together hundreds of people with hearing loss from around the U.S. to learn\, discover and connect. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts during a series of empowering events designed to help you live your best life with hearing loss. \nConvention Highlights \n\nHear an inspiring keynote speaker during the General Session\nAttend our Research Symposium exploring “Stigma-Making the Invisible Actionable”\nCelebrate and connect at the Welcome Back event and other social functions\nLearn from our exciting educational workshops on a wide range of topics\nSee product demonstrations of the latest technology for people with hearing loss\nWalk through the Exhibit Hall featuring cutting-edge tech and hearing health industry advances. Free Exhibit Hall-only passes available\nEnhance an HLAA Chapter or State Organization at the HLAA Leadership Training\n\nREGISTER NOW!\nLEARN MORE URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-2025-convention/ CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/conventions/2025/event-featured-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA":MAILTO:convention@hearingloss.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250407T143954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T231626Z UID:10000397-1747836000-1747839600@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Beyond Your Ears: The Wider Impact of Hearing Loss DESCRIPTION:Title: Beyond Your Ears: The Wider Impact of Hearing Loss\nThis event has concluded\, but you can view the recording at your convenience.\n\nWatch Webinar\n\n\nDescription: Explore the wide-reaching effects of hearing loss in a new webinar from the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). Although hearing loss is a physical condition\, it is considered primarily a communication disability. It can have profound effects beyond just your ears—ranging from emotional well-being and personality traits to relationships\, social connections and employment. \nOur dynamic panelists will discuss this important topic affecting a growing number of people and take your questions. \nThis webinar is part of HLAA’s Beyond Your Ears campaign to raise awareness of the importance of treatment and support for hearing loss in May—coinciding with Better Hearing Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. \nNOTE: Live webinar participants are limited to the first 500 attendees. The captioned recording will be available on our HearingU web page and sent to all registrants within 1-2 weeks.  \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\n\nIvette Cejas\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist \nDr. Cejas is the director of family support services and professor\, Department of Otolaryngology & Psychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She moderated HLAA’s 2024 Research Symposium\, “The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss\,” and wrote an article with the same title for the fall/winter issue of Hearing Life magazine.  \n\n\n\n\n\nIbrahim “Ib” Dabo \nIb Dabo is a commissioner for the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, past HLAA Board Member and hearing health advocate. He will be a panelist at the HLAA 2025 Research Symposium\, Hearing Loss Stigma: Making the Invisible Actionable. Ib was diagnosed with hearing loss as a young adult.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAlison Freeman\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist \nDr. Freeman is a clinical psychologist at California State University at Northridge and in her own private therapy practice. A longtime HLAA member with severe bilateral hearing loss\, she wrote the latest cover feature for Hearing Life magazine spring 2025 issue\, “Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears.“ \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\nBarbara Kelley\, HLAA Executive Director \nA well-known leader in hearing health\, Barbara Kelley has been with HLAA for 37 years. She sits on top health\, communications and regulatory boards across the U.S. and globally\, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils (DPCPSI); Hearing Restoration Research Program panel (Congressionally directed medical research program) and Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) board\, among many others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. HLAA Webinars are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the Zoom meeting screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2:00 p.m. ET\, 1:00 p.m. CT\, 12:00 p.m. MT\, and 11:00 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. \nThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) believes that information about products and services that could benefit people with hearing loss should be made available to help them make informed decisions about their hearing health care. ​We do not endorse products or services\, but educate and advocate for a range of assistive technology options to help people understand\, connect and stay engaged in their lives. Reference to specific products\, services\, organizations or claims made in HLAA HearingU webinars\, online meetings or discussions does not constitute endorsement\, recommendation or favoring by HLAA\, nor does exclusion suggest disapproval. \nWhile we make every effort to provide accurate and reliable information\, HLAA does not control or guarantee the accuracy\, completeness or efficacy of information conveyed by presenters. HLAA HearingU webinars are intended for general information only and do not constitute medical or mental health advice. Please consult a health care professional with any concerns. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/beyond-your-ears-the-wider-impact-of-hearing-loss/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/presentations/beyond-your-ears-event-banner.webp GEO:43.0439776;-87.8991514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20240903T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T232050Z UID:10000379-1747771200-1747774800@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting\nDate/Time: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday\, 8 – 9 p.m. ET\n\nRegister Today\n\nDescription: Meet with veterans from across the county to talk about issues related to veterans and hearing loss. Caretakers and family members of veterans are welcome to attend.\n\nThe mission of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is to provide education\, be an advocate for veterans with hearing loss\, and to provide a support system to help them to return and adjust to civilian life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. Meetings are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET\, 7 p.m. CT\, 6 p.m. MT\, and 5 p.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at chapters@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/veterans-across-america-virtual-chapter-meeting-2/2025-05-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/hlaa-veterans-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chapter Engagement Team":MAILTO:chapters@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20250501T204143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T231600Z UID:10000399-1747317600-1747321200@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:Is It Really a Risk? Cybersecurity\, Accessibility and the Myths That Hold Us Back DESCRIPTION:Is It Really a Risk? Cybersecurity\, Accessibility and the Myths That Hold Us Back\nThis event has concluded\, but you can view the recording at your convenience. \n\nWatch Webinar\n\n\nDescription: \nWhen cybersecurity and accessibility collide\, who wins—and who loses? In this one-hour session\, Andy Chandler\, a retired cybersecurity professional and current fraud prevention speaker\, will share practical insights from both sides of the firewall.   \nThrough real-life stories and evidence-based reflections\, Andy will explore:   \n\nThe anatomy of scams targeting job seekers and employees\, and how to recognize emotional manipulation \nWhy most cybersecurity “risks” tied to hearing technology are exaggerated \nHow fear and policy inertia often stand in the way of reasonable accommodations \nHow captioning features in virtual meetings become a catalyst for inclusion\nWhat Bluetooth hearing devices really mean for risk scores—and why we should question default bans \nTips on communicating with security and human resources (HR) teams to foster a truly inclusive workplace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist:\nAndy Chandler –  Cybersecurity Professional and Accessibility Advocate\nBiography: \nAs an individual with a lifelong hearing loss\, Andy has always been fascinated by technology that helps him “hear” better. He was enthralled by the advent of computers and the internet\, followed by email\, texting and captioning apps—but their inherent danger makes people susceptible to criminal activities. Andy has spent the last 20 years of his career in cybersecurity\, helping clients defend against cyber-attacks and scams. In this webinar\, he will share his extensive knowledge about how viewers can protect themselves online. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\nMichael Noble\, MBA – Chair\, HLAA Task Force for Accessible\, Inclusive Employment\nMichael Noble was born with profound hearing loss and is a cochlear implant recipient\, a journey that has shaped his passion for accessibility and inclusion. With more than 15 years of experience in the medical device industry\, he currently serves as the vice president of global marketing for Senzime\, a Swedish company dedicated to advancing patient monitoring solutions. Thanks to the unwavering support of his parents\, family\, and community\, including organizations like HLAA\, Michael has built a thriving career and continues to advocate for inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with hearing loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\n\nCaptions. HLAA Webinars are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.\nCheck your time zone. This meeting will take place live on May 15\, 2025\, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET\, 1:00-2 :00 p.m. CT\, Noon-1:00 p.m. MT\, and 11 a.m.-Noon PT. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\nQuestions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org. If you are in a different time zone\, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) believes that information about products and services that could benefit people with hearing loss should be made available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about their hearing health care. ​Reference to specific products\, services\, organizations or claims made in HLAA Webinars\, online meetings or discussions do not constitute endorsement\, recommendation\, or favoring by HLAA\, nor does exclusion suggest disapproval. While we make every effort to provide accurate and reliable information\, HLAA does not control or guarantee the accuracy\, completeness\, or efficacy of information contained by presenters about products or services. URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/cybersecurity-accessibility-and-the-myths-that-hold-us-back/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/presentations/cybersecurity-may-15-event-banner-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HLAA Employment Committee":MAILTO:webinars@hearingloss.org LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140424 CREATED:20231012T064928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T173825Z UID:10000292-1746261000-1746279000@www.hearingloss.org SUMMARY:2025 Florida Walk4Hearing DESCRIPTION:Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss\nWalk4Hearing is a nationwide campaign which brings hope to people with hearing loss in 21 cities\, meeting them in their communities to raise awareness and show support. Teams of family and friends join with local HLAA Chapters and nonprofit and business partners to raise funds for local programs and promote hearing health.  Walk4Hearing is HLAA’s community of support in action\, breaking down barriers to hearing health and empowering people with hearing loss across the U.S. \nGather your family and friends and join with local HLAA Chapters\, hearing care professionals and our nonprofit and business partners committed to helping every person with hearing loss thrive. \nRegister Today\nWalk Day Schedule (ET)\n8:30 a.m. Registration Starts\n10:00 a.m. Stage Presentation\n10:15 a.m. Walk Starts – 5K/3.1 miles URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/2024-florida-walk4hearing/ LOCATION:Gadsden Park\, 6901 S MacDill Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33611 CATEGORIES:Walk4Hearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hearingloss.org/wp-content/uploads/images/get-involved/walk4hearing-logo-800.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walk4Hearing Manager":MAILTO:walk4hearing@hearingloss.org GEO:27.865214;-82.495972 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gadsden Park 6901 S MacDill Ave Tampa FL 33611;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6901 S MacDill Ave:geo:-82.495972,27.865214 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR