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When: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Starkey’s Evolv AI hearing aids not only provide the best hearing possible, but they also offer several game-changing health and wellness features designed to help individuals lead safer and healthier lives. This webinar will review valuable tools like Fall Alerts, Reminders, and the Wellness Score along with the Thrive Care app that effortlessly connects hearing aid wearers and caregivers.
Presenter:
Andrea Hannan Dawkes, Au.D., senior education and training audiologist, Starkey
Dr. Andrea Hannan Dawkes joined Starkey in 2010 as a member of the education and training team. In her current role as a senior member of the group, she assists in the development of educational materials, leads training classes, and serves as the liaison for Starkey’s university and student initiatives. Prior to joining Starkey, Dr. Hannan Dawkes worked as a clinical audiologist in several medical centers, served as an audiology clinical supervisor and adjunct faculty member at Hofstra University, and contributed to research efforts involving signal detection, hearing aid performance, and signal processing. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Audiology from the University of Maryland at College Park and her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University.
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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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Nearly 1 out of every 3 people over the age of 65 is affected by hearing loss. Are you or a loved one struggling to hear even when using high-powered hearing aids? Join this session to learn about implantable solutions including the latest in Cochlear innovation: the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor.
Presenter:
Colleen Kinsella, EdD – Engagement Manager, Cochlear Americas
As a teacher of the Deaf and Early Interventionist, Colleen Kinsella spent five years working alongside children and their families, providing support and resources to ensure success in the classroom and beyond. She continues to use those skills serving as a resource to help people explore Cochlear as a hearing solution. Cochlear has provided more than 650,000 implantable hearing devices, helping people of all ages to hear and connect with life’s opportunities.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Monday, December 19, 2022
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Hearing speech in noisy situations is one of the top auditory difficulties for people with hearing loss, even when wearing hearing aids. At GN ReSound, we are always thinking of ways to improve hearing in noise, with upgrades to the technology inside the hearing aid and by leveraging the tech we already use in our everyday lives. This webinar will discuss the latest developments in ReSound technology, including our newest receiver-in-the-ear hearing aid OMNIA. Clinical studies have shown that OMNIA provides the best speech understanding in noise we’ve measured in our products yet. Details on OMNIA’s design and supporting research will be presented, along with other ways our hearing technology can be used to hear your best in noise.
Presenter: Jenn Schumacher, Au.D.
Jenn Schumacher, Au.D. is an audiologist and medical writer with more than a decade of experience in the hearing aid industry. Jenn joined GN Hearing in 2014. Her current focus is on creating communications related to hearing aids and audiology for hearing care professionals, physicians, and patients. She has prior experience in conducting hearing aid research and clinical trials, in fitting software development and with fitting hearing aids in hospital clinics. Jenn received both her B.A. in Linguistics and her Au.D. at Ohio State University.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Hamilton Mobile™ CapTel® for iOS provides clear, accurate, easy to read captions for mobile phone calls for people with hearing loss – wherever you go! Learn more about this feature-rich app demonstrated on iPhone devices. Features include customizable captions, Custom Caller ID/Call Forwarding, built-in Voicemail, choice of captioning method, simultaneous viewing of captions on a larger screen, seamless syncing with device contacts and more!
Presenters:
Mitchell Levy- BS in Information Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Mitchell has been with Hamilton Relay since February 2005. He previously served as an Outreach/Account Manager for Hamilton before advancing to his current position as Hamilton CapTel Product Manager, where he focuses on translating consumer input into innovative service offerings for Hamilton CapTel products and services. Mitchell is currently based in Madison, Wisconsin. Shari Penner is the National Program Manager for Heroes With Hearing Loss, a program within Hamilton CapTel, which works to provide hearing loss solutions to our nation’s veterans.
Shari Penner- BS in Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Shari shares her skills, along with her own personal experiences, throughout different aspects of the Heroes With Hearing Loss program. Her passion for working with veterans and their families comes quite naturally as she is the daughter, wife and daughter-in-law of Marine veterans. Having grown up with a great understanding of the very real challenges veterans and their families encounter, Shari is driven by a desire to find healthy solutions for veterans so they can face the challenges of hearing loss head-on.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Nagish (which means ‘Accessible’ in Hebrew) makes phone calls more accessible.
Nagish is a mobile app available for iOS and Android devices. It looks and feels just like your existing phone. The only difference is that with Nagish, you can choose to read your calls or hear them while seeing captions on your screen. Nagish empowers you to use your own voice or your device’s keyboard to speak. The app is 100% private, ultra-accurate, and has no latency.
Some key features include:
• Keep your existing phone number to place and receive captioned calls.
• Add words (such as names) to a personal dictionary — Nagish will get them right!
• Ultra-accurate captions, even when speakers have deep accents.
• Works with Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRS). Use
the keyboard or your own voice to speak.
• Supports hearing aids and cochlear implants
• End-to-end secured. Only you have access to your calls.
Presenters:
Tomer Aharoni is the Co-founder and CEO of Nagish,
Nagish is a tech company at the intersection of accessibility, natural language processing, and telecommunication. Prior to pursuing his life mission of making communication more accessible, Tomer worked as a software engineer at Bloomberg L.P., a research assistant at Columbia University, and an Intelligence Analyst in the IDF. Tomer holds a degree in Computer Science (Magna Cum Laude) from Columbia University and has co-authored and published academic papers in Natural Language Processing and the Internet of Things.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Time: 6-7:00 p.m. (ET)
Executive Summary:
Simply hearing the informational content of words is one thing, but understanding the impact of hearing loss on the brain and body is far wider than most people appreciate. In this webinar, Dr. Ruffin shares both science-based and personal recommendations working in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
Background:
Hearing loss goes beyond just hearing spoken words:
1) It can worsen social cognition, particularly expressive communication and soft skills.
2) Hearing occurs within the brain, not the ears. The brain undergoes significant changes as a result of hearing loss.
So, the brain’s processing power is diverted to repairing hearing and conversation instead of focusing exclusively on the meaning of the conversation itself and forging strong connections with others. This affects how those with hearing loss process information and express themselves in many settings like the workplace.
What You’ll Gain:
Dr. Ruffin experiences many environments—especially in the workplace—where there is a lot of background noise. He also works with people of all educational backgrounds to process complex concepts on the fly. In this webinar, he will share with you the techniques, grounded in research, that are designed to help those with hearing loss like himself perform at a high-level.
Presenter:
Dr. Chad Ruffin is an ENT Doctor, Cochlear Implant Surgeon and advocate for adults and kids. Born with severe hearing loss, he is uniquely equipped with the skills and experience necessary to improve the lives of hard of hearing patients. Dr. Ruffin completed surgical training at Indiana University, one of the most rigorous otolaryngology residency programs. He also completed advanced training in ear surgery and cochlear implant research as a faculty physician at Indiana University. He is passionate about using his journey as a deaf patient, surgeon, auditory neuroscientist, and hearing technology innovator to help others succeed with hearing loss.
In addition to working one-on-one with patients at his clinic in Seattle, Dr. Ruffin and his team perform innovative research and advocacy for the hard of hearing community.
Learn more about Dr. Chad Ruffin at chadruffinmd.com
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 2:00-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Executive Summary:
CaptionMate is a mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. As an innovator in the mobile captioning space, CaptionMate uses ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) to provide fast and accurate captions in real time. It is also the only service to caption both sides of the conversation, allow consumers to share their conversation in real time, and provide captions in over 100 languages.
CaptionMate also functions as a viable workplace solution, turning your computer and office phone into a free captioning platform for individuals who need assistance at work.
As a certified IP CTS provider, CaptionMate adheres to all FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations ensuring total customer privacy and security.
There are many things that set CaptionMate apart but one of the biggest, is that we believe that you the consumer are the expert. Discover how CaptionMate has been listening to its customers and making their requests a reality by becoming part of a pilot program to test a new captioning platform.
Note: This is a product showcase webinar – not an endorsement of products or services
Presenter:
Jon Gray – Business Manager, CaptionMate
As the Business Manager for CaptionMate Jon is responsible for the company’s product development, sales and strategy. With over 20 years of experience developing products for individuals with hearing loss, Jon has served in a variety of roles including CSO for Bellman & Symfon, Director of Sales for Clarity Products LLC. and Sr. Product Manager for Plantronics. With a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science (B.A.Sc) from Florida State University and hearing loss himelf, Jon has been successful in bringing new technologies to the disability community by building partnerships from the local grassroots community organizations to state agencies federal agencies such as the VA (Veterans Administration) and even the Canadian Government.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 2:00-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Executive Summary:
Whether you are new to CapTel captioned telephones or are a longtime user, there are several advanced features that make phone calls easy and convenient for people with hearing loss. This webinar explores one of those features: Dialing by Picture, which allows people who use the CapTel 2400i to dial simply by touching a picture of the person they want to call. While convenient for anyone, Dial-by-Picture is especially helpful for people with dexterity or memory issues. Intended specifically for people who use a CapTel 2400i captioned telephone, this webinar demonstrates how to sync your computer/laptop to add pictures to your phone’s contact list, and how to incorporate photos for easy one-touch Speed Dialing.
Intended for people who use CapTel model 2400i.
Note: This is a product showcase webinar – not an endorsement of products or services
Presenter:
John Kinstler is the Outreach Marketing Manager and Braille Services Product Manager for CapTel Inc. With more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he is on the Board of Directors with the Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDI), a national consumer advocacy group. He also served as president of the HLAA – Madison Chapter. John travels throughout the U.S. educating consumers, businesses, and support organizations about telecommunications technology for people with hearing-loss.
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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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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. 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.
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: 6-7:00 p.m. (ET)
John Waldo will present a chronological view of the employment process, including training and licensing, the application and interview process, and then the workplace itself. He will be discussing topics like what accommodations must be offered, what does accessible actually mean, what can employers ask, and what do you have to disclose. He will point out those areas in which the law provides us with strong protections, and those areas where the law helps us less than we might think. He will also be taking Q & A following the presentation.
Presenter:
Mr. John Waldo is an attorney whose practice focuses exclusively on implementing the benefits and protections of federal and state disability laws for deaf and hard of hearing people, particularly for people who communicate aurally rather than through sign language. This focus combines his 40 years of legal experience and his lived experience with a progressive hearing loss. He was the attorney on a number of the cases leading to national regulations requiring movie theaters to provide caption-viewing devices, a case ruling that live theaters must provide captioning when requested by the patron rather than when scheduled by the theater and on cases requiring providers of online education to caption their material. John and his wife live in Houston, but his practice is nationwide.
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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 6 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. CT, 4 p.m., MT and 3 p.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. 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.
When: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Time: 4:00-4:30 p.m. (ET)
Executive Summary:
Hear from Kevin Gifford about how to manage the sound processor upgrade process – from choosing which processor is right for you, to initiating an order, to what to expect while your order is processing. You’ll also learn the basics of insurance coverage, as well as tools and resources to help you manage the insurance process. There will be an opportunity to ask questions or schedule additional time to discuss your specific needs.
Note: This is a product showcase webinar – not an endorsement of products or services
Presenter: Kevin Gifford
My name is Kevin Gifford, I have been working at Cochlear now for a little over 2 years. My first year I worked in the orders and insurance department. It was a great way to learn the ins and outs of insurance and to learn about Cochlear products. For the past year I have been a part of the Cochlear Recipient Solutions team. My job within the Cochlear Recipient solutions team is to educate recipients about the upgrade process. A lot of recipients like to use the Recipient Solutions team because it is a more personalized experience during the upgrade process. I look forward to meeting you!
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.
- Update Zoom. Make sure to upgrade to the latest version of Zoom.
- 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 4 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m., MT and 1 p.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. 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.