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HLAA Wisconsin State Conference
The event begins on Friday, November 15, at the Bordini Center with the HLAA Wisconsin State Association Board meeting. The meeting is open and after the meeting everyone is invited to don their favorite Green Bay Packers gear and enjoy some bratwurst and a cash bar. Guest speakers on Saturday are HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley and Sgt. 1st Class David Schible, an HLAA member and veteran with a hearing loss. Sgt. Schible is one of the leaders of the HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter.
Find out more at https://www.hlaawi.org/
HLAA will Honor Award Recipients at HLAA2020 in New Orleans
Nominate an individual, chapter, state association, company for an HLAA Award by December 6.
Find out more here.
We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting online using Zoom on November 19, 2019 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada)
Topic: Veterans Across America Chapter Meeting
Time: Nov 19, 2019 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 555 390 036
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The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored by Starkey Hearing.
HLAA at ASHA — Booth 2077
The American-Speech-Language Hearing Association will hold their annual convention in Orlando, November 21-23. Be sure to stop by Booth 2077 and meet the HLAA staff. Find out how we can be partners with you in providing person-centered care. Find out about HLAA’s Walk4Hearing and how audiology practices and students are involved coast to coast.
HLAA Greater Baltimore Chapter Welcomes National Staff
Lise Hamlin, director of public policy, and Carla Beyer-Smolin, will be guest speakers at this month’s meeting in Baltimore. In honor of HLAA’s 40th anniversary, they will talk about the organization’s advocacy history and its impact on public policy.
All are welcome. Come and learn in a communication accessible place and meet others with hearing loss.
December’s meeting focus is tinnitus, the ringing in your ears. We welcome Dr. Michael J. A. Robb, M.D., a nationally recognized Oto-Neurologist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Robb joins us to discuss tinnitus, its treatments and possible management strategies. His practice includes diseases and disorders of the ear, and the brain, including hearing loss, deafness and tinnitus.
Bring your questions and concerns, and, invite a family member or friend, with or without hearing loss, and prepare for a lively discussion on the topic of tinnitus.
“Keep Saying ‘Yes’ to the Future” with Barbara Kelley, HLAA National Executive Director
Barbara Kelley, the Hearing Loss Association of America’s national executive director, has been part of HLAA in various capacities since 1988. As magazine editor, deputy executive director, and program support in the past, Barbara has been instrumental in the overall growth of the organization. Ms. Kelley is “energized by our members who tell us that HLAA has changed their lives for the better.” Using Zoom technology, Barbara will give us updates and news from the national offices of HLAA. Her presentation promises to be both inspirational and educational. Please join us to meet this remarkable leader of the hearing loss community.
Christmas comes but once a year, let’s get together to celebrate some holiday cheer.
Join us for Short Family Christmas Open House Party
Saturday, December 14, 2019
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To RSVP, email:
azworkingadults@gmail.com and receive the address of the party.
Theme: Candy Cane Lane
Wear your Red & White colors or Candy Cane theme outfit. Top voted most creative outfits will receive a prize. Voting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Come and expect to have FUN, games and fellowship!
We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting online using Zoom on December 17, 2019 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada)
Topic: Veterans Across America Chapter Meeting
Time: Dec 17, 2019 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hearingloss.zoom.us/j/139267162
Meeting ID: 139 267 162
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+16699006833,,139267162# US (San Jose)
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
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Meeting ID: 139 267 162
Find your local number: https://hearingloss.zoom.us/u/aefXn7GDgm
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored by Starkey Hearing.
Living On the Fence
Join us at the HLAA Sun Lakes Chapter as we welcome Lynn Meyer, MC, LPC, NCC, for a presentation on the social and emotional issues of people with hearing loss. Hearing loss is often called the invisible disability and affects one’s independence, self-esteem, and ability to interact with people and the environment. With degrees in Counseling and Deaf Studies/ASL, Ms. Meyer offers us a wealth of professional information and personal experience. She is especially skilled in facilitation support for individuals with hearing loss and their family members. Bring your questions and concerns about living with hearing loss 24/7.