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.
Sign up by April 13th!
Mark your calendar! HLAA-Boston has planned an event at the New England Aquarium for Saturday May 3rd, followed with lunch at Legal Seafoods Long Wharf. (Participants to pay their own way).
If interested: Email Anthony at [email protected] by April 13th; include “NE AQUARIUM” in the subject of the email. Details will be provided as we get closer to the date.
Hope to see you there!
MCDHH: Dr. Sotonwa
Register here: May 14th Meeting Registration
MCDHH provides accessible communication, education, and advocacy to consumers and private and public entities so that programs, services, and opportunities are fully accessible to persons who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
We’ve asked Dr. Sotonwa to speak to us about MCDHH services for those with hearing loss living independently and not covered by Mass Health (Medicaid).
Boosts speech vs. background sounds on Apple Devices
From: Tom’s Guide reviews Read the rest of the article.
To enable Enhance Dialog on iphone: 1) Go to Settings, 2) Select “Accessibility”, 3) Select “Audio & Visual”, 4) Tap switch to “Add Voice Isolation”
“Aging and Disability”
Register Here: MOS event
Join the Museum’s Center for Life Sciences for an evening of dialogue led by 3 esteemed researchers. They will consider the concept of aging and ask:
1) What does it mean to age while disabled? 2) How does disability prepare us for aging? 3) How does disability disrupt expectations of aging? 4) What about those who experience time differently?
ASL Interpreters and live captioning available; you can also view via ZOOM.
Complimentary Aural Rehab & Discounted Hearing Aids
Register here: March 19th
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| Nicole Laffan is the Director of Audiology Clinic and Associate Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Nicole Laffan Bio |
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.
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.
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
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
