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Hearing Loss Association of America | Boston Chapter – Serving Boston, Massachusetts and the surrounding area, our mission is to empower people who have hearing loss by facilitating opportunities for social engagement, education and skill development.

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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!

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Walk4Hearing 2024

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

  • HLAA National Webinar
    by Kerry Sullivan

    Workplace: Asking for Accommodation

    Feb. 19th, 12–1:00pm EST

    Requesting workplace accommodations and advocating for your needs can feel daunting, but this webinar will provide the tools and strategies to navigate the process confidently. 

    This session will offer expert insights on understanding accommodation rights, best practices for making requests and addressing employer concerns. Real-world examples will demonstrate effective communication techniques.

    Registration:  Empower Your Workspace

  • World Hearing Day Event
    by Kerry Sullivan

    March 3rd, 2025

    Changing Mindsets – Making hearing care a reality for all!

    Join us at the Wilmington Memorial Library for 2 World Hearing Day events: Special children’s story time (10-10:45am) led by Miss Nicole followed by a “See & Learn” on hearing aids led by Tech Librarian Brad McKenna. Story Time Registration. At 7-8pm, professional viola player Betty Hauck shares her hearing loss journey interspersed with short illustrative pieces of music. Register: A Life in Music Lost & Found

  • NE Regional Convention – Living Well w/ Hearing Loss
    by Kerry Sullivan

    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 Aid Tips and Tricks 
    by Kerry Sullivan

    Want to get the most out of your hearing aids?

    Monthly: Mondays @ 7pm, Zoom OR in-person at the Wilmington Public Library Tech Tips Registration

    Technology librarian Brad McKenna – who has been wearing hearing aids for almost twenty years – hosts a monthly discussion group where attendees can ask questions and share tips and tricks. Brad gets the conversation started each meeting by showing what technologies he finds helpful. The discussion isn’t just technology. Brad shares practical advice, communication tips – like asking people to rephrase not repeat – and what’s involved in getting hearing aids in the first place. 

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