Kemeny Ridley, a Doctor of Audiology student at Central Michigan University, is conducting an IRB-approved doctoral research study about the healthcare experiences of Deaf, deaf, and hard-of-hearing (DHH) adults. DHH adults in New York are…
The HLAA Capital District Chapter is seeking Hearing Health Professionals to join our Professional Advisory Committee. To better serve the Capital District we need Professional Advisors to help educate and support our members and the…
There’s a lot happening across HLAA in the coming weeks! Below are several upcoming webinars, meetings, resources, and opportunities. 🎧 The Information We Carry: Genetics and Hearing Loss Wednesday, August 26 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern…
Reminder to save the Date….. HLAA Capital District End of the Summer Picnic September 13th, 12pm-4pm. Rain or Shine.Halfmoon-Waterford Fire House315 Middletown Rd, Waterford, NY Stop bye to catch up with your HLAA friends and…
We would like to share some information from our NYC chapter. HLAA-NYC’s September–October update opens with President Katherine Bouton highlighting the Chapter’s Walk4Hearing kickoff on September 17 at Riverside Park, where teams including WalkNewYork, led…
Hard Work Happening Behind the Scenes It’s been a surprisingly busy time for the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and its allies working on accessibility at the federal level. As you might expect, much…
We learned about fire safety for people with hearing loss. This critical information was presented by the Clifton Park volunteer fire department and Saratoga County emergency services. In addition, NYS Cochlear representatives Allison Leasure and…
Meniere’s Disease, a relatively uncommon syndrome, is a chronic inner ear disorder. Dr. DeMaria described typical symptoms, differential diagnosis, medical management options, psychosocial implications and its effects on everyday life activities. Onset and symptoms can…
HLAA – Capital Area Chapter held its Holiday Gathering (postponed from December due to inclement weather) on the evening of January 21 at the Robert A. Fahr Watervliet Public Library. The conference room welcomed with a cheerful…
A variety of topics were discussed. In particular, there was a great panel discussion on cochlear implants. This discussion resulted in lots of questions and answers and sharing regarding personal experiences with cochlear implants, recovery,…