Living Well with Hearing Loss can be challenging….
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Through informational meetings (online and in-person), communications (newsletter, web, social media), accessible events, community outreach, and advocacy we help people with hearing loss communicate better to live more fully.
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New England Conference
The first hearing loss New England Conference is happening from March 28-30th in Marlborough!
Upcoming Events & Meetings
- Hearing Rehab Foundation with Geoff Plant
- HLAA Bos January Meeting
- NE Regional Convention – Living Well w/ Hearing Loss
March 28-30, Hilton Garden Inn – Marlborough MA
Keynote speaker Barbara Kelley, HLAA National. Other topics include emotional resilience, coping skills, the latest tech + AI, cybersecurity and safety.
Conference fee: $35 ($25 students) includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner plus Friday night buffet.
To Register: [email protected]
Stay: NE Convention Hotel
ADA accommodations are available upon request.
- Hearing Loss At Work
Virtual Meetings in the Digital Workplace
This webinar explores the unique barriers and limitations faced by individuals with hearing loss when using virtual video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and how to overcome them. Guest speaker Padraig Kitterick; https://youtu.be/bfZmxRI1Szw
eNews
- AirPods2 offer Hearing Help
Apple AirPods2 offer a Hearing Test, Clinical-Grade Hearing Assistance, and Hearing Protection for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
More information here: https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/hearing-health/
- FCC Approves Hearing Aid Compatibility Order
In October, the FCC ruled that 100% of cellphones sold in the US need to be hearing aid/CI compatible over next 2-3 1/2 years, making it easier for those with hearing loss to purchase a compatible device.
- HLAA East Bay Chapter OTC Aids Program
In October the East Bay Chapter of the HLAA held a program on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing aids.
They shared the recording of the program and here are the slides.
- Introducing Phonak’s Audéo Sphere Infinio
Phonak is diving deep into AI (artificial intelligent) and DNN (deep neural network). Starting today, August 7, 2024, The Infinio is available in the US.