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Kerry Sullivan – Hearing Loss Association of America | Boston Chapter

AppleTV’s Enhance Dialog feature. 

From: Tom’s Guide reviews

When you’re watching your favorite shows or movies, it isn’t always easy to hear important bits of dialogue amid all the car crashes, background noise and swelling orchestral music. But if you’re watching something on the TV app on your iPhone, iOS 18 adds a tool that can boost the most important part of the audio via the Enhance Dialogue feature.”

Read the rest of the article. Works ONLY on AppleTV iPhone and Apple TV devices.

HLAA National Webinar

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 to help foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment.

Registration RequiredClick Empower Your Workspace

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 Aid Tips and Tricks 

Want to get the most out of your hearing aids?

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.  Tech Tips Registration.

Meetings: Mondays at 7pm on Zoom OR at the Wilmington Public Library Library Info