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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)
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Meeting ID: 139 267 162
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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.
HLAA AZ Working Adults Chapter Meeting
Back by popular demand, we welcome Mr. Bruce Kennedy and he will be presenting again on assistive technology for individuals with hearing loss in the workplace and beyond.
Hearing loss can pose barriers in the classroom, the workplace and in the community. There are many new and inexpensive solutions to support individuals with significant hearing loss, and some of them even free. This overview of HAT (Hearing Assistive Technology) will provide information about some of the latest innovations in
tools, devices and strategies that are available to individuals in maintaining independence in their daily lives.
After the chapter meeting, we will be sponsoring a Blood Drive and we hope all will stick around and support the drive
Happy New Year and Better Hearing!
Our January HLAA West Valley Chapter meeting is all bout the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH). Michele Michaels is the Hard of Hearing Program Manager and will provide an overview and share the vision of the ACDHH.
Christy Abrahms is new to the Hard of Hearing team. She will briefly share her story of hearing loss, then explain her role as a Specialist.
Vicki Thompson assists people with information related to the free telephone program. At our meeting she will show us the exciting new devices the Commission’s added to the program. For instance, the program now has a visual alerting device that tells you if your smartphone is ringing.
Visit the HLAA Booth #1243 at the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo, the largest, best-attended Consumer Wellness Expo in the country.
This is a free expo which is a hands-on exposition that offers information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with forums on healthy cooking, exercise, activities for children from games to face painting.
We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting online using Zoom on January 21, 2020 at 8 pm EST (US and Canada)
Topic: Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting
Time: Jan 21, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hearingloss.zoom.us/j/168722693
Meeting ID: 168 722 693
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+16465588656,,168722693# US (New York)
+16699006833,,168722693# US (San Jose)
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 168 722 693
Find your local number: https://hearingloss.zoom.us/u/aefXn7GDgm
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored by Starkey Hearing.