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August 2024 – Hearing Loss Association of America | Boston Chapter

Month: August 2024

Cybersecurity and Hearing Loss 

Posted on by Brad McKenna

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00pm, The Greater St. Louis Chapter is having Andy Chandler give his Cybersecurity talk. This is a great opportunity to see a presentation that was first given at the HLAA Convention. Here’s their event description and sign-up link:

Andy Chandler, a Cochlear Implant recipient and cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, will provide tips and tricks to help people with hearing loss be safe from scams. He spoke at a breakout session at the recent HLAA Convention in June, 2024. 

Come learn important information to protect yourself from scams. To register for the Zoom link, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocuqvpzIqEtZYuZg4Zb980wC5MuMunqIc 

Hearing Impaired Hockey Prospect

Posted on by Brad McKenna

Philadelphia Flyer’s prospect Noah Powell is hearing impaired.

I knew about [the hearing loss] but it’s never been an issue on the ice with him,” said former NHL player Ben Eager, who has trained Powell during the offseason for about seven years at his Jet Hockey Training Arena in Glenview, Illinois. “I know he’s dealt with it; I know he reads lips, but I’ve really never had to think about it too much. I know it’s definitely an issue for him, but it’s never really held him back.

Read the whole story here:

https://www.nhl.com/news/hearing-impaired-noah-powell-high-scoring-philadelphia-prospect

HLAA Boston Luncheon October

Posted on by Brad McKenna

The Boston Chapter has scheduled a luncheon on Saturday, October 26 at 11:30 at Shabu Zen located at 80 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA

This is a “hot pot” Asian cuisine. Check the website for additional information if you’re unsure what that even means: https://www.shabuzen.com

Please RSVP, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hlaa-boston-lunchon-tickets-995435613717?aff=oddtdtcreator, by October 12th, so we can make the reservation.