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June 21st – New Technology!
Author: Brad McKenna
May Newsletter
This month’s highlights:
Federal funding for accommodative services in education is being threatened under the guise of DEI elimination. Learn about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which mandates reasonable accommodation for kids with disabilities in schools receiving federal funds in the article following by HLAA Boston leader and teacher Julie DeMatteo-Lane. Julie also explains how parents access services and provides examples of hearing loss-related accommodations available. Get in the know about what is happening in your schools!
In Massachusetts budget constraints are pressuring resources at the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) which provides support services and equipment for the neediest in our community. Join our May 14th meeting (6pm via zoom) to hear from MCDHH commissioner Dr. Sotonwa about the support services MCDHH provides to the Deaf and HoH community and how to advocate for full funding.
April Newsletter
Some of the highlights in this month’s newsletter are:
A primer on Section 504 accommodations plans
A request to contact your MA state legislators to ask them to co-sponsor the draft bill (HD 3015) mandating private insurance coverage for hearing aids. Use this link: https://www.dpcma.org/get-involved/action-center#/25
A recap of the Hearing Loss New England Conference
WooSox Deaf/HoH Awareness Day
DATE PENDING – Reschedule!
Original date was rained out; to be rescheduled. If you have any questions [email protected].
March 2025 Newsletter
Some of the highlights of this month’s newsletter:
New member Julie Dematteo-Lane introduces herself and her show on hearing loss
Social media director, Jonathan Ozek is appointed to the Statewide Advisory Council (SAC) for the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH).
Dr. Tian Wang and the Hearing Restoration Project is looking for consumer product review volunteers.
Curious to learn more? Read the newsletter here!
Tinnitus Support
Shari Eberts latest blog post has some great advice for those of us suffering from tinnitus.
While there is no cure for #tinnitus, don’t tell patients there is nothing they can do. Many options exist to help ease the burden. #TinnitusSupport
HLAA Bos Feb. Meeting
Workplace Help: Feb 12th
Register: Feb 12th Meeting
Dr. David C. Baldridge is a deafened, cochlear implant user with childhood onset hearing loss. He is a HLAA Board member and Professor of Management at Oregon State University where he teaches leadership and negotiation.
David’s research interests include accommodation, inclusion and career success for deaf and hard of hearing persons. David Baldridge
Toastmasters Online for People with Hearing Loss
Need a boost in confidence? Some friendly coaching to improve your speaking skills?
If so, you might like to join the Audible Talkers Toastmasters, which is designed for people with hearing loss. This friendly group meets online via Zoom the first and third Mondays from 6-7:15 pm Arizona time. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Chirsty Abrams ([email protected]) or Harry Wolfe ([email protected]).
UConn’s Lab Winterfest: Dec 8
Location: 6 Alethia Drive Storrs, CT on the 2nd floor of the Human Development Center.
RSVP: Winter Wonderland Registration
Accomodations: Email Torri Ann Woodruff-Gautherin
OTC Hearing Aids
In October the East Bay Chapter of the HLAA held a program on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing aids.
They shared the recording of the program and here are the slides.