Living Well with Hearing Loss can be challenging….
We can help!

Support / Education / Advocacy
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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Donate
Please consider donating. Any amount is appreciated.
Reuse/Recycle
Consider donating old hearing aids.
Upcoming Meetings
- Nov 7th: Reclaim the Grooveby Kerry Sullivan
2:30 pm In-Person & Zoom, Watertown Public Library, 123 Main Street
Register:
Reclaim the Groove

Hearing loss can rob us of many things, not least enjoyment of music. Even as listening technology helps us improve sound perception, our ability to enjoy or feel music may remain impacted.
But perception of the rhythmic aspects of music remains even with a severe/profound hearing loss.
We can build upon this strength to progress in other listening areas.
Reclaim the Groove for Music and Movement is a unique interactive workshop that explores aspects of hearing. Join us for fun in an accessible environment. Snacks and Socializing after this inspiring presentation - Nov 5th: Navigating Hearing Loss with Beth Wilsonby Kerry Sullivan
1pm, In-person & on Zoom, Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main Street
Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89460250868?pwd=pWMglmoxf1VcfYxX3Uqtl7FbgFDva5.1#success

Questions? Email
[email protected] - Nov 4th: Smart Home Tech: Products & Devices to Make Your Home “Work”by Kerry Sullivan
1:00pm on Zoom
Registration: link
Curious about how smart home devices can make daily tasks easier, safer, and more efficient? Join this webinar as we highlight popular assistive technologies that boost independence both inside and outside the home. We’ll also cover costs, potential funding sources, and how to navigate common hurdles along the way.
Presenter: Chris Delenick, OTD, OTL
Click here for directions.
All Maine CITE webinars are recorded and archived for later viewing but you must register in advance for the meeting to get the link to the archive.
- Nov 2nd: Succeed in Your Hearing Loss Journeyby Kerry Sullivan
4:30pm on Zoom
Register:
Hearing Loss JourneyJoin this informative meeting led by HLAA Washington state board member Carolyn Odio, highly respected for her deep understanding of hearing loss challenges and the technology and skills that can help.
Carolyn has authored the much-valued A-Z Hearing Loss guide (link) and publishes a weekly blog Hearing Loss Tips that many members follow (subscribe here)
Carolyn with cover a variety of topics including ENT visits, Costco advocacy, Cocktail Party Problem, Multi-Talker Network, Hearing aid ratings, and more.
Questions, email the HLAA Peninsula Chapter
at [email protected]
Upcoming Events
- Nov 7th: Reclaim the Grooveby Kerry Sullivan
2:30 pm In-Person & Zoom, Watertown Public Library, 123 Main Street
Register:
Reclaim the Groove

Hearing loss can rob us of many things, not least enjoyment of music. Even as listening technology helps us improve sound perception, our ability to enjoy or feel music may remain impacted.
But perception of the rhythmic aspects of music remains even with a severe/profound hearing loss.
We can build upon this strength to progress in other listening areas.
Reclaim the Groove for Music and Movement is a unique interactive workshop that explores aspects of hearing. Join us for fun in an accessible environment. Snacks and Socializing after this inspiring presentation - Spring 2027: Free Auditory Training @ BU Hearing Centerby Kerry Sullivan

- Webinar: AI in Hearing Lossby Kerry Sullivan
with Dr. Jan Blustein, M.D., Ph.D.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform nearly every aspect of hearing healthcare, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.
Watch a panel of experts provide plain-language explanations of what AI is, how it is addressing the long-standing challenge of understanding speech in noisy environments and the possibilities it opens to improving screening and diagnosis of common causes of hearing loss. - Oct 4th: Boston Walk4Hearingby Kerry Sullivan
eNews
- MedEl Fully Implanted CIby Kerry Sullivan
Austrian hearing implant manufacturer MED-EL has launched TICI UNICO, which it describes as the first commercially available fully implantable cochlear implant. Unlike a conventional cochlear implant, it has no external audio processor to wear behind or on the ear; its microphone, electronics, rechargeable battery, and other components are all placed beneath the skin.
Full implantation under the skin offers exceptional cosmetic advantages as well as the advantage of benefiting from the device 24/7. A recipient can hear while sleeping, showering, swimming, or charging the implant—times when a conventional external processor is usually removed.
Read more about in Hearing Tracker by clicking here
- Brain-Inspired Algorithm Improve Speech-in-Noise by 40%by Kerry Sullivan
For individuals with hearing loss, the simple act of engaging in a conversation within a crowded restaurant or a bustling social gathering is often an exercise in frustration. While modern hearing aids are adept at amplifying sound, they frequently fail to distinguish between a primary speaker and the surrounding cacophony of background noise, often resulting in a “fused mess” of unintelligible chatter.
However, a team of researchers at Boston University (BU) has recently unveiled a breakthrough that could fundamentally transform how hearing aids process sound. By developing a brain-inspired algorithm that mimics the human auditory system’s natural ability to filter noise, the team has demonstrated a staggering 40 percentage point improvement in word recognition accuracy compared to current industry-standard technologies.
Click here to read more. - Best Hearing Aid Features – 2026by Kerry Sullivan
with Dr. Cliff Olson
Check out this video (link below) for BEST hearing aid features.
Watch the full YouTube video … or forward to the topics noted.
Dr. Cliff – Best Hearing Aid Features
01:08 Auracast Broadcast Audio
03:09 Remote Care & Virtual Programming
05:22 DNN Noise Reduction
07:39 DNN Directionality
Dr. Cliff’s Best Hearing Aid Buyer’s Guide can be found at this link.
Credit to Wynne Whyman at HLAA National for this resource.
- HLAA Website Overviewby Brad McKenna
Brad facilitated a meeting between the American Library Association and HLAA’s Chapter Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Kruse where she gave an overview of the HLAA national’s website. Here’s the recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZWSLXSVnSs
