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HOMEPAGE - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING HELPPROGRAMS & EVENTSCHAPTERS & STATE ORGSMAKE AN IMPACT Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. Our mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 HLAA Virtual Convention 2021, June 24-26 Join us June 24-26 to learn the latest about hearing health, communication access and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. This three-day event includes a research symposium on Hearing Care for All, and robust workshops on advances in hearing aids, accessibility through mobile CALENDAR - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 10. 11. 12. Connecticut Walk4Hearing 9:45 am. Connecticut Walk4Hearing @ Virtual Event. Jun 12 @ 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Tickets. Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood! Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Saturday, June 26, 2021. Noon – 1:30 p.m. ET. HLAA Research Symposia have been held annually at HLAA Conventions since 1994. The sessions cover cutting-edge scientific findings relevant to adult hearing loss. The symposia are unique because they are geared toward educating the lay audience of people with hearing loss about research. FCC EXTENDS WAIVER FOR TRS PROVIDERS On February 18, 2021, the FCC released an Order extending temporary waivers through August 31, 2021 for telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers to ensure relay services remain available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Registered users of TRS services may send the FCC any complaints about the service by visiting FCC Complaints. Order FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Miracle-Ear Foundation™ is designed to support underserved Americans with a limited income and no other resources for hearing aids, such as insurance, Medicaid, VA, or other state or federal programs. Visit a Miracle-Ear store to learn about eligibility or to

apply.

HEARING LIFE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES This issue delves into the important role that the arts play in our lives. Find inspiration from a musician and sound engineer who persevered in the face of severe tinnitus and unexplained hearing loss. Reflect on how four contemporary films depict characters with hearing loss. Be amazed by how a young woman born with hearing . HLAA WEBINARS, AN EDUCATIONAL WAY TO CONNECT AND LEARN HLAA’s educational webinars are one-hour sessions generally held once a month. Occasionally we will have product/service showcase webinars; these are sponsored presentations featuring a company’s product of service, similar to an infomerical. All webinars will be recorded and captioned. BY MICHAEL A. HARVEY DOCTORS, PLEASE CARE THAT THERE’S NO CURE 28 • HEARING LIFE • WINTER 2021 • HEARINGLOSS.ORG Doctors, Please Care That There’s No Cure BY MICHAEL A. HARVEY STATE TELEPHONE PROGRAMS HOMEPAGE - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING HELPPROGRAMS & EVENTSCHAPTERS & STATE ORGSMAKE AN IMPACT Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. Our mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 HLAA Virtual Convention 2021, June 24-26 Join us June 24-26 to learn the latest about hearing health, communication access and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. This three-day event includes a research symposium on Hearing Care for All, and robust workshops on advances in hearing aids, accessibility through mobile CALENDAR - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 10. 11. 12. Connecticut Walk4Hearing 9:45 am. Connecticut Walk4Hearing @ Virtual Event. Jun 12 @ 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Tickets. Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood! Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Saturday, June 26, 2021. Noon – 1:30 p.m. ET. HLAA Research Symposia have been held annually at HLAA Conventions since 1994. The sessions cover cutting-edge scientific findings relevant to adult hearing loss. The symposia are unique because they are geared toward educating the lay audience of people with hearing loss about research. FCC EXTENDS WAIVER FOR TRS PROVIDERS On February 18, 2021, the FCC released an Order extending temporary waivers through August 31, 2021 for telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers to ensure relay services remain available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Registered users of TRS services may send the FCC any complaints about the service by visiting FCC Complaints. Order FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Miracle-Ear Foundation™ is designed to support underserved Americans with a limited income and no other resources for hearing aids, such as insurance, Medicaid, VA, or other state or federal programs. Visit a Miracle-Ear store to learn about eligibility or to

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HLAA RESOURCES

HLAA is pleased to partner with like-minded organizations on the “Hear Well. Stay Vital.” campaign. This campaign includes outstanding educational resources on hearing health for posting and sharing on social media, as well as public service announcement campaign content for posting and sharing. Hearing health is connected to many aspects of physical as well as WEBINAR SCHEDULE AND RECORDINGS 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing deafness, in 2020 we have more resources. ABOUT HLAA - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Who We Are Founded in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. The programs and events we offer are designed to focus on you—the person. HLAA strives to give people the tools they need to live more successfully

with

HLAA JOINS CONSUMERS COMMENTING ON FCC RULES HLAA signed onto comments drafted in concert with TDI (Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and other Accessibility Advocacy Organizations and Research Organizations that were filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) June 7, 2021. Those comments were drafted in response to the FCC’s Public Notice to update the 21st Century Video and THE NEW HLAA ONLINE CALENDAR HLAA Chapters and State Organizations have been transitioning their in-person meetings to virtual meetings online during the pandemic. Now you can find and expand your network with more educational opportunities and support through online HLAA Chapter and State Organizations meetings from all across the country in one central calendar from the HLAA Leaders List Groups.io TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND HEARING DISORDERS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.”. In addition, service members and Veterans potentially have the additional exposures to blast, both from

combat

STATE TELEPHONE PROGRAMS State telephone programs, known as Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs (TEDPs), provide free or low-cost telephone equipment to qualified individuals to accommodate their hearing loss and improve phone access. For up-to-date information for each state, visit the Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Programs

Association (TEDPA

VETERANS - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA A report from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that more than 60,000 military members are on disability for hearing loss from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. HLAA was founded in 1979 by Howard “Rocky” Stone, a retired CIA agent, who endured hearing loss from his service in the

United States

BY MICHAEL A. HARVEY DOCTORS, PLEASE CARE THAT THERE’S NO CURE HEARING LIFE • WINTER 2021 • HEARINGLOSS.ORG • 29 Tinnitus: A Rude Awakening Mary awoke one morning to the sudden sound of relent-less clanging in her head. For several long, torturous days, ADA - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - HEARING LOSS The National Council on Disability notes in their book, Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act: “The Americans with Disabilities Act champions human rights themes by declaring that people with disabilities are an integral part of society and, as such, should not be segregated, isolated, or subjected

to the effects of

SUDDEN DEAFNESS

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness, occurs as an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing—usually in one ear—either at once or over several days. It should be considered a medical emergency. Anyone who experiences SSHL should visit a doctor immediately. Sometimes, people with SSHL put off seeing a doctor

because they think

CALENDAR - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF DELAWAREHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGANHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATIONHEARING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCHEARING LOSS OF AMERICA 10. 11. 12. Connecticut Walk4Hearing 9:45 am. Connecticut Walk4Hearing @ Virtual Event. Jun 12 @ 9:45 am – 11:00 am. Tickets. Walk4Hearing is online and in your neighborhood! Participating in the Walk means joining people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. HEARING LIFE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES This issue delves into the important role that the arts play in our lives. Find inspiration from a musician and sound engineer who persevered in the face of severe tinnitus and unexplained hearing loss. Reflect on how four contemporary films depict characters with hearing loss. Be amazed by how a young woman born with hearing . FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Miracle-Ear Foundation™ is designed to support underserved Americans with a limited income and no other resources for hearing aids, such as insurance, Medicaid, VA, or other state or federal programs. Visit a Miracle-Ear store to learn about eligibility or to

apply.

FACE MASKS AND HEARING LOSS: PRACTICAL TIPS AND STRATEGIESHEARING LOSS AND FACE MASKSHEARING LOSS AND MASKSMASKS AND HEARING AIDS Summary. Mastering communication while face masks are worn and social distancing is especially difficult for people with hearing loss because of reduced visual and auditory input. We will share practical tips and strategies that can make interactions a little easier and help you feel more in control. We will demonstrate various ways to

wear

WALK4HEARING

Community is the Essence of Walk4Hearing The Walk4Hearing is the only nationwide event bringing attention to hearing loss and promoting the importance of hearing health. Participating in the Walk4Hearing means joining thousands of people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. It’s about sharing STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Statement on Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People While Wearing Masks *developed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with input from other deaf, people with 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN 1 Document downloaded from www.hearingloss.org 2010 ADA Standards . for Accessible Design . Department of Justice . September 15, 2010 . View the full 2010 ADA Standards: HOMEPAGE - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING HELPPROGRAMS & EVENTSCHAPTERS & STATE ORGSMAKE AN IMPACT Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. Our mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 HLAA Virtual Convention 2021, June 24-26 Join us June 24-26 to learn the latest about hearing health, communication access and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. This three-day event includes a research symposium on Hearing Care for All, and robust workshops on advances in hearing aids, accessibility through mobile

SUDDEN DEAFNESS

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WALK4HEARING

Community is the Essence of Walk4Hearing The Walk4Hearing is the only nationwide event bringing attention to hearing loss and promoting the importance of hearing health. Participating in the Walk4Hearing means joining thousands of people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. It’s about sharing STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Statement on Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People While Wearing Masks *developed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with input from other deaf, people with 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN 1 Document downloaded from www.hearingloss.org 2010 ADA Standards . for Accessible Design . Department of Justice . September 15, 2010 . View the full 2010 ADA Standards: WEBINAR SCHEDULE AND RECORDINGS 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing deafness, in 2020 we have more resources.

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND HEARING DISORDERS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as “a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury.”. In addition, service members and Veterans potentially have the additional exposures to blast, both from

combat

HLAA WEBINARS, AN EDUCATIONAL WAY TO CONNECT AND LEARN HLAA’s educational webinars are one-hour sessions generally held once a month. Occasionally we will have product/service showcase webinars; these are sponsored presentations featuring a company’s product of service, similar to an infomerical. All webinars will be recorded and captioned. STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Statement on Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People While Wearing Masks *developed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with input from other deaf, people with STATE TELEPHONE PROGRAMS State telephone programs, known as Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs (TEDPs), provide free or low-cost telephone equipment to qualified individuals to accommodate their hearing loss and improve phone access. For up-to-date information for each state, visit the Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Programs

Association (TEDPA

CAPTIONING AND CART

Captioning. Captions are words displayed on a television, computer, mobile device, or movie screen, providing the speech or sound portion of a program or video via text. Captions allow viewers to follow the dialogue and the action of a program simultaneously. For people with hearing loss who have residual hearing, captions can make the spoken THIS INFORMATION IS MEANT TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND 18 Hearing Loss Magazine Visit us at hearingloss.org and follow @HLAA on Twitter sented a small muscle in the middle ear usually contracts. This muscle contrac-tion is called the acoustic reflex (or the middle

ear muscle reflex).

2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN 1 Document downloaded from www.hearingloss.org 2010 ADA Standards . for Accessible Design . Department of Justice . September 15, 2010 . View the full 2010 ADA Standards: HOMEPAGE - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING HELPPROGRAMS & EVENTSCHAPTERS & STATE ORGSMAKE AN IMPACT Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. Our mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. HLAA VIRTUAL CONVENTION 2021 HLAA Virtual Convention 2021, June 24-26 Join us June 24-26 to learn the latest about hearing health, communication access and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well. This three-day event includes a research symposium on Hearing Care for All, and robust workshops on advances in hearing aids, accessibility through mobile

SUDDEN DEAFNESS

because they think

CALENDAR - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF DELAWAREHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGANHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATIONHEARING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCHEARING LOSS OF AMERICA When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET) with 20 minutes for demo and 10 minutes for Q&A. Learn how to feel more connected to the world around you through learning or enhancing speech HEARING LIFE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES Hearing Loops at Home Lou Touchette is a U.S. Air Force Veteran who worked around jet fighter aircraft for 20 years as a crew chief. He knows full well what FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The first step for financial assistance resources for hearing aids (and other technology) is to check with your health care insurance provider to find out if they carry hearing aid coverage. After that, check out the programs listed here to find out you might be eligible

for services.

FACE MASKS AND HEARING LOSS: PRACTICAL TIPS AND STRATEGIESHEARING LOSS AND FACE MASKSHEARING LOSS AND MASKSMASKS AND HEARING AIDS Ellen Lafargue, Au.D. Audiologist, Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) Dr. Ellen Lafargue is the Director of CHC’s centers of excellence: Shelley and Steven Einhorn Audiology and Communication Centers and Berelson Hearing Technology Center.

WALK4HEARING

SUDDEN DEAFNESS

because they think

CALENDAR - HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF DELAWAREHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGANHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATIONHEARING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAHEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCHEARING LOSS OF AMERICA When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Time: 2-2:30 p.m. (ET) with 20 minutes for demo and 10 minutes for Q&A. Learn how to feel more connected to the world around you through learning or enhancing speech HEARING LIFE MAGAZINE ARCHIVES Hearing Loops at Home Lou Touchette is a U.S. Air Force Veteran who worked around jet fighter aircraft for 20 years as a crew chief. He knows full well what FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The first step for financial assistance resources for hearing aids (and other technology) is to check with your health care insurance provider to find out if they carry hearing aid coverage. After that, check out the programs listed here to find out you might be eligible

for services.

WALK4HEARING

Community is the Essence of Walk4Hearing The Walk4Hearing is the only nationwide event bringing attention to hearing loss and promoting the importance of hearing health. Participating in the Walk4Hearing means joining thousands of people across the country and right in our neighborhoods, who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. It’s about sharing STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Statement on Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People While Wearing Masks *developed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with input from other deaf, people with 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN 1 Document downloaded from www.hearingloss.org 2010 ADA Standards . for Accessible Design . Department of Justice . September 15, 2010 . View the full 2010 ADA Standards: WEBINAR SCHEDULE AND RECORDINGS 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing 2020 is the 250th birthday of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. While Beethoven had very few resources as a musician and composer in the 1850s to cope with his increasing deafness, in 2020 we have more resources.

HEARING LIFE E-NEWS

Hearing Life e-News is delivered to your inbox twice per month. Hearing Life e-News keeps readers up to date on the latest news and information on hearing loss. Each issue features high-interest content such as recent legislation and advocacy efforts, technology, new products for hearing loss, human interest stories, webinars, updates on the Walk4Hearing, Convention, and information on HLAA FACE MASKS AND HEARING LOSS: PRACTICAL TIPS AND STRATEGIES Ellen Lafargue, Au.D. Audiologist, Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) Dr. Ellen Lafargue is the Director of CHC’s centers of excellence: Shelley and Steven Einhorn Audiology and Communication Centers and Berelson Hearing Technology Center. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND HEARING DISORDERS Shahrzad Cohen, Au.D., FAAA Lead Audiologist and Founder, Hearing Loss Solutions Shahrzad Cohen Au.D., FAAA, is the lead audiologist and founder of Hearing Loss Solutions, an audiology clinic that strongly focuses on patients with tinnitus. HLAA WEBINARS, AN EDUCATIONAL WAY TO CONNECT AND LEARN Come Zoom with Us! We will be using Zoom for all of our educational and product showcase webinars. There is nothing to download – just click on the Join Webinar button on the Schedule and Recordings page.If you are using a mobile device (see below) you will be prompted to download the Zoom app. We recommend visiting the Zoom Webinar Support Page to read about the controls within the webinar STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Statement on Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People While Wearing Masks *developed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with input from other deaf, people with

CAPTIONING AND CART

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires businesses and public accommodations to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from or denied services because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. Captions are considered one type of auxiliary aid. Since the passage of the ADA, the use of captioning has

expanded.

STATE TELEPHONE PROGRAMS State telephone programs, known as Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs (TEDPs), provide free or low-cost telephone equipment to qualified individuals to accommodate their hearing loss and improve phone access. THIS INFORMATION IS MEANT TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND 18 Hearing Loss Magazine Visit us at hearingloss.org and follow @HLAA on Twitter sented a small muscle in the middle ear usually contracts. This muscle contrac-tion is called the acoustic reflex (or the middle

ear muscle reflex).

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WEBINAR: ADVOCACY DURING THE PANDEMIC: TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS @ ONLINE JUN 12 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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DON’T MISS THIS FREE CAPTIONED HLAA WEBINAR SPEAKER: Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, HLAA TOPIC: Advocacy During the Pandemic: Tips and Resources for People

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When the pandemic hit and shutdowns across the country began, HLAA immediately pivoted from our day to day advocacy to working on providing information and education about how to survive the pandemic with a hearing loss. In this webinar, we will talk about what HLAA is seeing and hearing across the country and will provide tips and resources to help you advocate for access during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Registration is required for HLAA webinars. Should you have any questions, please contact webinars@hearingloss.org. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE MEETING. HELPFUL HINTS AND TUTORIALS * ZOOM CONCERNS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED and procedures will be modified as Zoom continues to update their software. The main security issue was with open meetings. When you register, it creates a unique link for a password protected session. * USE A COMPUTER. If possible, attend the meeting on a computer rather than via a smart phone or iPad. This will give you the best layout to view the captions as well as other meeting features. * How to Install Zoom on MAC * How to Install Zoom on PC * CAPTIONS will be provided either on the Zoom screen or through enabling subtitles on Zoom. How to See Closed Captions in ZOOM * CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE. This meeting will take place live at 2 p.m. ET, 1 p.m. CT, 12 p.m. MT and 11 a.m. PT. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust the time so you do not miss the meeting. NOTE: HLAA does not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in our webinars.

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HLAA VETERANS ACROSS AMERICA VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETING @ JOIN FROM YOUR COMPUTER OR MOBILE DEVICE. JUN 16 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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We invite veterans with hearing loss to attend the next VETERANS ACROSS AMERICA VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETING, on JUNE 16, 2020 AT 8 PM ET

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FEATURED PRESENTATION: Thank you for your service: A review of V.A.

Services

GUEST SPEAKER: Brad Ingrao, AuD The Department of Veterans Affairs is the largest single customer of the hearing aid industry. While there is a great deal of variability between VA locations, there are some standardized benefits and procedures that All Veterans are eligible to improve hearing and communication. This presentation presents a brief review of VA benefits followed by an open Question and Answer session for Veterans

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Brad Ingrao has been involved with HLAA since 1988 while still in his undergraduate program. He has worked in private practice, for the hearing aid industry, at the VA and has taught at three universities. He has presented at HLAA chapters all over the US as well as national webinars and conventions. Dr. Ingrao is known as an early adopter of technologies, a computer geek and an author and lecturer who makes complex topics understandable. He has been around hearing loss all of his life and has several family members with hearing loss. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING. AFTER REGISTERING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING

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