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When: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET) with 20 minutes for product demo and 10 minutes for Q&A.
During the April 22 CaptionMate* event, hear from Jon Gray, CaptionMate’s Business Manager, regarding how the captioning app is used for direct, independent and effective cell phone calls for people with hearing loss. Receive captions to your normal cell phone number in real-time without the annoying delays of the past. Experience total privacy with no third-party operator and always have access to the whole conversation, not just what the other person said. Customize the app by selecting the font size, color and language of your choice on either your Apple, Android or landline phone.
CaptionMate is a free service for individuals with hearing loss. The cost of captioning each Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone (IP CTS) call is funded through a federal program, and the cost of the calls are paid for by contributions from other telecommunications users to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) fund administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
*The FCC has conditionally certified CaptionMate.
Note: Product showcases are for advertising purposes only. HLAA does not endorse products or services featured and the presentation is paid for by the advertiser.
Registration is required for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Helpful Hints and Tutorials
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- Zoom concerns have been addressed and procedures will be modified as Zoom continues to update their software. The main security issue was with open meetings. When you register, it creates a unique link for a password protected session.
- Use a computer. If possible, attend the meeting 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.
- Zoom concerns have been addressed and procedures will be modified as Zoom continues to update their software. The main security issue was with open meetings. When you register, it creates a unique link for a password protected session.
- Captions. HLAA Webinars are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.
- Check 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.
- Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.
org.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.
If companies are interested in HLAA Webinar Product Showcases, email Jeryl Parade at jeryl.parade@theygsgroup.com.
Want to find out how you can be part of this incredible community and show your support? This spring, Walk4Hearing is online and invites you to join from anywhere!
If you haven’t yet participated in a Walk, now’s your chance to learn how. Join the effort and support communication access, educational programs, and other services that benefit people with hearing loss and their families.
Meet Walk4Hearing Managers, Ronnie Adler and Ann Rancourt for a conversation about Walk4Hearing and how you can get involved.
When: Thursday, May 6
Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. PT
We will discuss:
- How to register as a walker or team
- How to navigate the Walk website
- Tips and tools for fundraising
- Our call to action, Hear Now. Be Well
- What’s in store for Walk Day
Who Can Attend?
The conversation is open to everyone – registered walkers, previous participants, HLAA Chapter members, curious individuals, and our partners who want to support the hearing loss community.
No Walk in My Area, Can I Still Participate?
Absolutely! We’ll show you how to register for a Walk and raise funds to support the community.
So, mark your calendar! We look forward to chatting with you and welcoming you into our Walk4Hearing community!
Time: 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, Noon MT, 11 a.m. PT
Ann Thomas, HLAA Brand Ambassador, HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter President
Alan Katsura, HLAA CA Board Member, Diablo Valley Chapter IT Support and moderator HLAA Tech Groups.io
Duration: 60 minutes
The workshop will help HLAA Leaders effectively use HLAALeaders and all HLAA Groups.io.
We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meeting (VAAVC) online using Zoom.
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT
Speaker:
Michelle Anderson
Veterans Benefit Specialist, Bayfield County Veterans Service Office, Michigan
Topic: Hearing Loss and Benefit Administration Claims
Michelle Anderson will present on service connecting hearing loss and Veterans Benefit Administration claim submission.
You will need to register in advance for this meeting.
Helpful Hints and Tutorials
- Zoom. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent with information to help you join the meeting.
- Use a computer. If possible, attend the meeting 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.
- Captions. Meetings are open or closed captioned.
- Check your time zone. This meeting will take place live at 8 p.m. ET. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time)
Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) meetings were first started by the FDA to try and find a better way to hear directly from patients, their caregivers and families. The meetings explore what symptoms matter most to them, the impacts on patients’ daily lives, and patients’ experiences with currently available treatments. This information helps the FDA both during drug development as well as during review of marketing applications for new drugs
It is exciting that HLAA can lead the charge here with the FDA who will attend and listen. Our hope is that patient engagement through a PFDD will go a long way in shaping future hearing loss treatments and creating a deeper understanding of the impact of hearing loss on individuals, their quality of life and associated comorbidities.
Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.org.
When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET) with 20 minutes for demo and 10 minutes for Q&A.
Learn how to feel more connected to the world around you through learning or enhancing speech
lipreading skills with the “Read Our Lips” online learning program. This interactive presentation will teach you five benefits of lipreading, including how to use your skills in our new virtual world. Start your lipreading journey during the session as Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL)’s Alison Butler walks you through some practice exercises live!
“Read Our Lips” is an online course created and managed by CHHA-NL. The self-paced online course includes eight lessons, which are 1-2 hours each. You can sign up for the entire first lesson for free. After which you can purchase the course for $49 CAD (approx. 40 USD) and enjoy access for 6 months.”
Alison Butler spent the past 15 years as a speech lipreading instructor with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Newfoundland and Labrador. Alison was the project lead in the development of the new online learning program, “Read Our Lips.” She is passionate about supporting people on their journey to better communication.
Note: Product showcases are for advertising purposes only. HLAA does not endorse products or services featured and the presentation is paid for by the advertiser.
Registration is required for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Helpful Hints and Tutorials
-
- Zoom concerns have been addressed and procedures will be modified as Zoom continues to update their software. The main security issue was with open meetings. When you register, it creates a unique link for a password protected session.
- Use a computer. If possible, attend the meeting 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.
- Zoom concerns have been addressed and procedures will be modified as Zoom continues to update their software. The main security issue was with open meetings. When you register, it creates a unique link for a password protected session.
- Captions. HLAA Webinars are open or closed captioned. Subtitles will be visible at the bottom of the meeting zoom screen.
- 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.
- Questions? Feel free to email us at webinars@hearingloss.
org.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.
If companies are interested in HLAA Webinar Product Showcases, email Jeryl Parade at jeryl.parade@theygsgroup.com.
Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood!
Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. We invite you to join our community from wherever you are! Register for the Walk to raise awareness and funds to support national and local programs.
Visit the Connecticut Walk4Hearing event to learn more how to participate online and sign-up to watch the celebration!
Online Celebration
Sign on begins 9:45 a.m. ET
Online program starts 10 a.m. ET
Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood!
Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. We invite you to join our community from wherever you are! Register for the Walk to raise awareness and funds to support national and local programs.
Visit the Westchester/Rockland Walk4Hearing event to learn more how to participate online and sign-up to watch the celebration!
Online Celebration
Sign on begins 9:45 a.m. ET
Online program starts 10 a.m. ET
Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood!
Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. We invite you to join our community from wherever you are! Register for the Walk to raise awareness and funds to support national and local programs.
Visit the Bay Area Walk4Hearing event to learn more how to participate online and sign-up to watch the celebration!
Online Celebration
Sign on begins 8:45 a.m. PT
Online program starts 9 a.m. PT
Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood!
Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. We invite you to join our community from wherever you are! Register for the Walk to raise awareness and funds to support national and local programs.
Visit the Long Beach Walk4Hearing event to learn more how to participate online and sign-up to watch the celebration!
Online Celebration
Sign on begins 8:45 a.m. PT
Online program starts 9 a.m. PT