Our wide-ranging discussion encompassed topics such as the recent HLAA Walk4 Hearing Boston Chapter, enthusiastically attended by Kerry; placing our chapter pamphlets in audiology waiting rooms to be seen and picked up by those who…
On a beautiful late summer September 7 afternoon, about 30 people gathered at the spacious and airy Halfmoon-Waterford firehouse pavilion for the annual potluck picnic. Dr. Donna Wayner was our guest of honor, recognizing her…
A new venue for our group, the quiet, welcoming community room allowed for set up of our Chapter’s electronic hearing loop system, which along with use of the library’s PA system assured hearing access for…
Eighteen HLAA Albany members discussed group reorganization, yearly dues for members and planning for future meetings, topics, speakers, and social gatherings. Personal stories related to hearing loss were also shared by the group.
A dozen attendees, a third of them newcomers, shared their personal histories of hearing loss, their ongoing challenges, and advocacy issues they would like to pursue. The discussion underscored the importance of getting the word…
Ellen Rupert of the HLAA Albany chapter led an informative talk and discussion about surviving the holidays with hearing loss.
HLAA Albany Chapter Fall walk at Lions Park, Niskayuna along the Mohawk River on a beautiful October morning. 10 walkers plus one stopping for a hello and one doggy companion, Ruthie.
On May 18 an enthusiastic group met at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar to explore a few trails with interesting flowers and plants, trees, beaver workings, frogs, a turtle, many birds, ponds and…
A medical team from Albany Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) delivered an update of services and technology related to evaluation, placement and treatment of severe hearing loss with Cochlear Implant (CI) procedures. Surgeons Nathan…