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.
October 18, 2024 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
50 Hunt Street, Suite 200, Watertown, MA 02472
Join DEAF, Inc. for our HoH/LD Social on October 18 at the Watertown office!
Connect with others and learn valuable communication resources.
Light refreshments will be provided. Interpreters will be provided and CART services have been requested.
For more information or to request accommodations, contact [email protected] or call (617)-505-4823.
Here’s a video of highlights. Hit the square in the bottom right of the video to view in full screen.
When: Wednesday September 18th at 6 pm.
Where: Zoom, you can register here.
Presenter Tian Wang, a molecular biologist who is currently Program Manager for the Hearing Restoration Project (a medical research program directly funded by Congress) will share with us why SNHL is so hard to treat. With no agreed to underlying disease biology, SNHL treatments in trial are somewhat a shot in the dark with very low success rates. Currently no approved FDA drugs exist although recent gene mutation reversal efforts show promise. Tian will talk about exciting projects planned and what we as consumers can do to support hearing research.
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]).
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.
When: Wednesday, July 17th 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Boston City Hall Plaza
Come to celebrate and honor the rights of people with disabilities. There will be a speaking program with City officials, a disability resource fair with local organizations and programs, food, music, and free t-shirts (while supplies last — so get there early)
Read more about it here: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/ada-day-0
Join family and friends and individuals from the Hearing Loss Association of America – Boston Chapter at Fenway Park on August 25th at 1:35pm for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day. Tickets bought through this link are grouped together in the bleachers at $49. Arrive early for pre-game ceremonies honoring members of the Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community and the National Anthem in ASL.
Here’s where to purchase tickets.
Communication Access in Health Care
with a Speaker and BBQ!
Saturday, June 15, 2024
from 4 to 6PM
at Cornerstone Village Cohousing
175 Harvey St., Cambridge
Anthony Cannella to present tips about advocating hearing needs in hospitals and other medical settings, based on his own personal experiences.
Food and drink to follow.
*** RSVP requested to [email protected] – We need to know how much food to get and if you have any food allergies or sensitivities, or other accommodations.
OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids
Wednesday, May 22 and June 5 at 2 p.m. ET
Join HLAA for the final two of our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series spotlighting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This exciting new product category offers another treatment option for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
Webinar #3 on May 22 features a panel of professionals from Sony and EssilorLuxottica answering product-related questions. Webinar #4 on June 5 features experts from Sonova and Jabra Hearing. Both events will be moderated by HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley. They will be captioned and recorded.
Our guest speaker has come down with Covid accompanied with laryngitis. Meeting will be rescheduled for a future date.
