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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.
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: 3 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. MT, Noon PT
• 45-minute presentation
• 15-minute Q&A.
Join Hearing Review’s webinar, “How to Reduce Workplace Communication Barriers for People with Hearing Loss in a COVID-Altered Environment.”
Speakers:
Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy
Mitchell Levy, Hamilton CapTel Product Manager
Learn important tips, tricks and technologies for effective communication on the job.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET) with 20 minutes for product demo and 10 minutes for Q&A.
TracFone Wireless, Inc. presents a product showcase about the benefits of the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with speaker Ted Vagelos, Director, Business Development. Throughout the webinar attendees will receive detailed information about the significant government discounts on smartphones, hotspots, or tablet data the ACP provides, along with how members can determine if they qualify, how to access all the benefits, including devices and plans, and what to do to get started.
Presenter:
Ted Vagelos, Director Business Development, TracFone Wireless, Inc.
Ted Vagelos has more than 40 collective years of creative experience in telecommunications and consumer electronics and heads Strategy & Business Development at TracFone Wireless. He and his team are responsible for developing differentiated wireless products/services and forging new long-term relationships. Ted was responsible for TracFone’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program and is now also responsible for TracFone’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
Prior to TracFone Wireless, Mr. Vagelos held senior executive positions with AT&T, Frontier Communications, priceline.com, Assurance Wireless (T-Mobile), and Virgin Mobile USA (Sprint).
Mr. Vagelos has been known as the ultimate “Chief Experience Officer” and has demonstrated that by being “customer centric” and listening to customers’ needs, while being very knowledgeable of telecom products/services, one can develop innovative new products/service, create stronger customer brand advocates and maximize the lifetime value of the customer.
Mr. Vagelos has been awarded numerous U.S. Patents for telecommunications and has about 17 U.S. Patents pending.
Mr. Vagelos hold both an Executive M.B.A. and a B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his wife and two children in southern Florida.
Support:
Gonzalo Figueroa, Sr. Manager, Experience Design, Accessibility & UX Research
With more than 20 years of experience in UX Design, Gonzalo brings a practical, data-oriented approach to customer experience and his role as a digital design and accessibility lead at TracFone Wireless, Inc. With a focus on customer-centricity, simplicity, and creative problem solving, Gonzalo is dedicated to helping his teams create best-in-class solutions that work across all communities in line with TracFone’s purpose of delivering Coverage & Access For All.
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: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Time: Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
This webinar by HLAA’s Employment Task Force will show how resource groups foster community and connection, support career development, and further the cause of employees with disabilities or employees with loved ones with disabilities.
Presenters:
Gary Morin, Section 508 Coordinator, NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Prior to specializing in Info and Communication Technology accessibility, Gary was an ASL Interpreter. He’s been with the NIH since 1993. He’s a hearing aid and captioning user and a strong advocate for accessible technology as a means to address un/underemployment as well as healthcare disparities experienced by Deaf and disabled persons. His role at the NIH allows him to promote meaningful access to both live and prerecorded videos through both quality captioning and audio-description.
Kerry Stith, SVP and Accessibility Director, The PNC Financial Services Group
In his role as PNC’s Accessibility Director, Kerry helps to shape and drive strategies to make PNC accessible for all employees and customers. As the father of two sons with disabilities, Kerry has a long history working for disability awareness and advocacy. He is active in PNC Enable, PNC’s disability awareness ERBG. Until recently Kerry served as PNC Enable awareness group leader and personally led the hidden disabilities awareness group.
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 Noon ET, 11 a.m. CT, 10 a.m., MT and 9 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.
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: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 4-4:30 p.m. (ET)
Captioned telephone technology continues to evolve, meaning tangible advances in the speed, accuracy, and clarity of captions for people with hearing loss. Learn how CapTel’s latest captioning technology lets users choose how their calls are captioned – between fully automated or operator-enhanced options, the advantages of each captioning method, and how to switch methods during a call. Customizable captioning options are yet another way that CapTel provides users with choices – choices of traditional or touchscreen phones, choices between internet or analog service – to match the unique needs of individuals with hearing loss.
Presenter:
John Kinstler, Outreach Marketing Manager, CapTel Captioned Telephone and HLAA member
John Kinstler is the outreach marketing manager and Braille services product manager for CapTel, Inc. With more than 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, he is on the board of directors of 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 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.
When: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 1-1:30 p.m. (ET)
Starkey’s Evolv AI hearing aid technology makes hearing effortless through a full-style product family, expanded environmental management capabilities, and effortless connectivity. Life is dynamic, and the ability to meet individual needs and preferences with amplification is essential. This webinar will explain how Starkey’s Evolv AI hearing aid family delivers an exceptional amplification experience in every environment.
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.
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 1 p.m. ET, Noon CT, 11, MT and 10 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, November 8, 2022
Time: 2-3 p.m. (ET)
On October 17, 2022, the FDA regulations on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids went into effect, creating a new category of hearing devices that can be safely sold to adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss without the intervention of a hearing professional. These devices will be referred to as OTC hearing aids. In addition, the FDA will now refer to traditional hearing aids as prescription hearing aids. The regulations provide for technical and safety guidelines for those manufacturers who wish to make OTC hearing aids. This new pathway may empower consumers seeking to take responsibility for their own hearing loss. At the same time, education will be needed to help consumers find OTC hearing aids that work for them.
This webinar will provide an overview of the key points of the regulation and how this may affect availability and access of both OTC and prescription hearing aids. In addition, we will provide suggestions on determining your hearing loss, accessing assistance from hearing professionals and key features to consider when purchasing OTC hearing aids.
Presenter:
Thomas A Powers, Ph.D., founder/managing member, Powers Consulting and strategic adviser, Hearing Industries Association
Thomas A. Powers, Ph.D., provides management consulting to the hearing health industry. Dr. Powers serves as an expert audiology consultant and strategic adviser for the Hearing Industries Association, and limited partner in RemotEar, LLC. Dr. Powers received his B.S. from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in audiology from Ohio University. He began his career as a partner in an audiology private practice and has more than 35 years of experience in the hearing health care industry. Dr. Powers has lectured extensively at state, national and international meetings and published more than 50 articles. His primary areas of expertise include hearing instrument technology, industry trends, and outcome measures. Dr. Powers currently holds an appointment as assistant professor in the Graduate Faculty in biomedicine at Salus University and as adjunct research professor at Ohio 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.