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SUMMARY:HLAA 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:HLAA 2026 Convention\, June 10-12\nYou are cordially invited to join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for the HLAA 2026 Convention\, where we’re all in the Winner’s Circle! Learn\, connect and celebrate with a national community of people who truly understand the experiences of living with hearing loss. \nJune 10-12 | Galt House Hotel | Louisville\, KY \n\nWhat can I expect at the HLAA 2026 Convention?\n\nHear an informative panel discussion on hearing technology at the General Session\nAttend our Research Symposium* exploring artificial intelligence in hearing health\nCelebrate and connect at the Welcome Back event and other social functions\nLearn from dozens of 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\nCelebrate Voices of Impact as we honor recipients of our HLAA 2026 Awards\n\nREGISTER NOW!\nLEARN MORE\n\n*HLAA’s Research Symposium is supported\, in part\, by a grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders\, National Institutes of Health (Award Number R13DC017913).
URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/hlaa-2026-convention/
LOCATION:The Galt House Hotel\, 140 N Fourth St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
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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-5/
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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/
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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/
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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 
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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
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SUMMARY:HLAA HearingU | OTC 101: Ask the Experts – Explore the Options
DESCRIPTION:Title: HearingU | OTC 101: Ask the Experts – Explore the Options\nThis event has concluded\, but you can view the recording at your convenience.\n \n\nWatch Webinar\n\n\nDescription: We’re continuing our popular OTC 101 webinar series with a brand-new webinar exploring over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Learn about top devices and get your questions answered by experts from leading hearing aid companies\, Sony and Sonova\, and hearing aid evaluator Steve Taddei of HearAdvisor. This is a great way to introduce someone who is living with untreated mild-to-moderate hearing loss to hearing health options and resources. HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley will moderate the panel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Annie Duchen\, Au.D.\, F-AAA\nHead of OTC Sales and Customer Service\, WS Audiology\nDr. Annie Duchen is a clinical pediatric audiologist by background. She is currently the head of OTC sales and customer service at WS Audiology in partnership with Sony to offer Sony OTC Hearing Aids. \n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Jessica Dancis\nSenior Marketing Manager\, Sonova\nJessica Dancis is a senior marketing manager at Sonova\, where she manages the Sennheiser Hearing portfolio\, an innovative lineup of off-the-shelf hearing devices. An experienced clinical audiologist\, Jessica has more than 17 years of experience in various roles at Sonova. \n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist: Steve Taddei\, Au.D.\nCo-Founder and Lab Director\, HearAdvisor\nSteve Taddei\, Au.D.\, is the lab director at HearAdvisor\, where he combines his background in audio engineering and audiology to advance hearing technologies and awareness. As a senior contributor at HearingTracker.com\, he also provides detailed reviews of hearing aids and earplugs\, while also serving as an adjunct faculty member at several colleges. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Barbara Kelley\nExecutive Director\, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)\nBarbara Kelley has been with HLAA since 1988 and has served as executive director for the past nine years\, leading all of the organization’s efforts\, including advocacy\, programs and strategy. 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\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 January 29\, 2025\, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET\, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. MT\, and 11:00-12:00 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 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/hlaa-hearingu-otc-explore-the-options/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Advocacy at the State Level
DESCRIPTION:Title: Advocacy at the State Level\n\nThis event has concluded\, but you can view the recording at your convenience. \n\n\nWatch Webinar\n\n\n\nDescription: Advocating on a state level is an important way for chapters to make a real impact. This presentation will describe the strategies\, the players\, the pitfalls\, and “how-to” steps toward achieving legislative attention and action on issues of concern to people with hearing loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Stewart\nTitle\nCynthia Stewart has a bi-lateral severe sensorineural hearing loss resulting from measles at the age of 3. She learned to lip read as a young child and didn’t get hearing aids until the age of 25\, having struggled through school and university to that point. She has had a varied career\, ranging from policy analyst to manager of large public sector organizations\, including King County Airport Director and Deputy County Manager of Thurston County\, WA. She has also had a second career as a group facilitator and mediator and consultant to groups forming new organizations. She now serves as a volunteer chair of the League of Women Voters of WA Lobby Team\, working with the WA State Legislature. Cynthia has been an active member of HLAA-WA for a number of years\, including serving as President for several years and now as liaison to the WA state legislature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelpful tips\nProvide your tips here.
URL:https://www.hearingloss.org/event/advocacy-at-the-state-level/
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