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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.
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.
Let’s Talk About Hybrid Meetings 2.0
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time: 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, Noon p.m. MT, 11 a.m. PT
Duration: 90 minutes
Presenters:
Dan Brooks, Rochester Chapter President and Past President of NYSA
Chas Johnstone and Lorin Gallistel, Rochester Chapter Technical Committee
This follow-up workshop will further discuss more technical details of set-up for hybrid meetings and more time will be provided for questions and answers.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.
The HLAA Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter is sponsored exclusively by Starkey.
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.