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We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.
Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT
This will be an open meeting. We look forward to seeing you online.
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 1 @ Join by computer or mobile device.
OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #3
Meet the Manufacturers, Part 1
EssilorLuxottica and Sony
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
2–3 p.m. ET
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Join HLAA for the final two events in our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about this exciting new class of products.
Both the third and fourth webinars in HLAA’s OTC 101: Ask the Experts series will feature a panel of OTC manufacturer experts answering product-related questions from the audience, moderated by HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley.
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Part 1 (OTC 101 Webinar #3) on May 22 with professionals from from EssilorLuxottica and Sony will be followed by Part 2 on June 5 with experts from Sonova and Jabra Hearing. These complimentary events are open to the public, live captioned and recorded. Register for Webinar #3 at the red link above and for Webinar #4 below:
Panelists:
John R. Luna
Executive Advisor, EssilorLuxottica Super Audio
John Robert Luna is an experienced healthcare and technology leader with more than three decades of expertise in the international medical device and consumer electronics sectors. He currently serves as executive advisor for EssilorLuxottica Super Audio. His influential board positions include the Board of Industry Leaders for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and chair of CTA’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Working Group.
Kati Davidson, Au.D., CCC-A
OTC Technical Support Audiologist, Sony
Dr. Kati Davidson, Au.D., CCC-A is an audiologist who’s been in practice since 2011. She’s skilled in diagnosing and treating hearing loss in both adults and pediatrics. After spending almost nine years in a busy ENT practice, she also has experience in neurodiagnostics, vestibular disorders and treating tinnitus.
Moderator:
Barbara Kelley
HLAA Executive Director
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley will moderate the panel. A well-known leader in hearing health, she has been with HLAA for more than 35 years. Kelley has led HLAA’s active role pushing forward OTC hearing aid legislation and other initiatives to increase access, break down stigma and eliminate barriers to hearing loss care and treatment.
Helpful Tips
- Zoom. 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.
- Use 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.
- Install or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.
- Captions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.
- Check your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, Noon 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.
NOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars.
Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org.
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 2 @ Join by computer or mobile device.
OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #4
Meet the Manufacturers, Part 2
Sonova and Jabra Hearing
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2–3 p.m. ET
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Join HLAA for the last of our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about this exciting new class of products.
The fourth webinar in HLAA’s OTC 101 series, Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Part 2 on June 5, will feature a panel of OTC manufacturer experts from Sonova and Jabra Hearing answering product-related questions from the audience, moderated by HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley. This complimentary online event is open to the public, live captioned and recorded. Register at the red link above today!
Panelists:
Jessica Dancis
Senior Marketing Manager, Sonova
As senior marketing manager at Sonova, Jessica Dancis manages the Sennheiser Hearing portfolio, an innovative line up of early-entry devices. She is an experienced clinical audiologist with more than 16 years of experience in various roles at Sonova, including her previous role as national key account manager. Jessica is passionate about audiology, supporting hearing care providers and making a difference in the life of people by giving them access to technology that allows them to hear the world.
Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A
Remote Audiology Manager, Jabra Hearing
Katie Keese, Au.D., CCC-A, is a remote audiology manager at Jabra Hearing, leading a team of service-focused remote providers. She has worked in a variety of settings within the hearing industry, such as diagnostic testing, education and training, aural rehabilitation and hearing loss prevention. Since 2019, Katie has played an integral role in successfully developing and scaling a fully remote teleaudiology platform, currently providing over-the-counter hearing aids.
Moderator:
Barbara Kelley
HLAA Executive Director
HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley will moderate the panel. A well-known leader in hearing health, she has been with HLAA for more than 35 years. Kelley has led HLAA’s active role pushing forward OTC hearing aid legislation and other initiatives to increase access, break down stigma and eliminate barriers to hearing loss care and treatment.
Helpful Tips
- Zoom. 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.
- Use 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.
- Install or update Zoom. Make sure you have Zoom installed.
- Captions. All HLAA webinars are free with live captions available.
- Check your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, Noon 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.
NOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars.
Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org.
We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.
Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT
This will be an open meeting. We look forward to seeing you online.