Hearing Loss Association of America Pittsburgh Chapter

Join us on July 26 from 5-9:45 pm for the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration at Hempfield Park to see the band Farrante and Held!

Address: 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

Happy Easter to all. May you all have a great day!

🎉 We're celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day with our 2nd annual "Show Us Your CI" social media campaign! If you wear a , we'd love you to share a pic with our community:

1. 📷 Post a photo or selfie of you wearing your CI on your own Instagram or Facebook profile through 11:59pm ET TONIGHT, Feb. 25.
2. Tag @ hearinglossassociation (IG) or @ Hearing Loss Association of America (Official Page) (FB)
3. Include the hashtags and optionally:
4. We may feature you in our CI Day roundup reel on Monday!*

Don't be shy...show off your CI! 🤩

*Participation implies permission to share your image.

This Monday February 26, I will be on the panel for Q & A 🙂
See Flyer below

NATIONAL HLAA is collecting technology tips for people with hearing loss. Tell us briefly what assistive tech you can’t live without and why. Device? Hearing loop? App? Top tips will be published in the spring issue of Hearing Life magazine! Send by January 29 to [email protected]

From our family to yours,
We are wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!
May your day be full of happiness and joy!

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY November 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY November 16, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice). Our email is [email protected]
At this month’s meeting, We will have an open forum for anyone to share. We would like to have any of our members share their experiences with any of the topics we have covered, such as participation in the Aural Rehab.
Being so close to Thanksgiving, it may also be a good time to share the ways you communicate with your friends and family during the holidays.
Also … we have some sad news. One of our long-time board members, Erich Kost, has passed away. Erich has been a part of HLAA Pittsburgh ever since I joined many years ago. He has been a big part of meetings, and in supporting the HLAA organization.
As a way to honor Erich, let’s take this opportunity to discuss the ways and methods those of us with hearing loss use for communications with others at funerals and other gatherings.

Please join us for this meeting … The Zoom address to join the meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823759371?pwd=cjMyUFdYWWNPMDRaYnF0ZDk5ZFE1Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 2375 9371 Passcode: 227556
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxT3yz7OX

You can go to innocaptions (https://chchearing.org/blog/zoom-captioning-innocaption-app/) or Hamilton captel for instructions on using zoom captioning separate from our provision.
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The national HLAA organization website is hearingloss.org. There are various events and webinars posted . Check the website for details. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter
We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

HLAA-Pennsylvania State Office HLAA-PA Awards Congratulations to the two recipients of the 2023 Joe Meyer Memorial Grant Awards. Yaduraj Choudhary of Downingtown, PA and Shyla Keeler Of Quakertown, PA. Both applicants exhibited outstanding qualifications and the selection committee decided to present two awards this year. We wish...

We have some sad news. Erich Kost, one of our long-time board members has passed away peacefully last night.

World Alzheimer’s Month: Correlations with Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline - American Academy of Audiology Designated by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), World Alzheimer’s Month occurs each September and is dedicated to raising awareness of and challenges with the stigmas associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Public…

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY October 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY October 19, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice). Our email is [email protected]
At this month’s meeting, Come learn about Aural Rehab 2023!!
What is Aural Rehab? I looked it up and on the HLAA website, Aural rehabilitation, often referred to as aural rehab or A.R., encompasses a wide set of practices aimed at optimizing a person’s ability to participate in activities that have been limited as a result of hearing loss.
To help us learn and understand what A.R. is, our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Snyder, will provide some insight into this.
Dr. Susan Snyder, Au.D CCC-A, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Director, Clinical Audiology Education, Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Duquesne University. She has been has been a clinical audiologist for 33 years and has worked in various settings such as; Ear, Nose and Throat clinics, children's rehab facilities, preschool, and elementary schools. Dr. Snyder has previously served as Vice President of VP for Professional Practices-Audiology/Education of Individuals Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association for two terms. She has been a clinical instructor of Audiology for the University of Pittsburgh, University of Arizona and now clinical assistant professor at Duquesne University. Dr. Snyder has prior experience with hearing aids and cochlear implants and rehabilitative audiology. Currently, she provides evaluations and therapy for children and adults with central auditory processing disorders and auditory training/aural rehabilitation for hard of hearing adults.
Dr. Snyder’s expertise/interest include:
- Central auditory processing disorder evaluation in adults and children
- Central auditory processing disorder treatment in adults and children/
- Dichotic Listening Training
- Auditory Training for Adults
- Audiological Assessment
- OSHA screenings

This month’s meeting should prove to be interesting and informative. We hope to see you all at the meeting.

Please join us for this meeting … The Zoom address to join the meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823759371?pwd=cjMyUFdYWWNPMDRaYnF0ZDk5ZFE1Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 2375 9371 Passcode: 227556
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxT3yz7OX

You can go to innocaptions (https://chchearing.org/blog/zoom-captioning-innocaption-app/) or Hamilton captel for instructions on using zoom captioning separate from our provision.

Other
October is an awareness month! Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.

This year's theme is “Access and Equity”. Take a moment to celebrate disabled talent, and review the reality of the Disability Divide and how it impacts opportunity in society.

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The national HLAA organization website is hearingloss.org. There are various events and webinars posted . Check the website for details. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter
We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

This month's meeting coming October 19th!!!
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY October 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY October 19, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice). Our email is [email protected]
At this month’s meeting, Come learn about Aural Rehab 2023!!
What is Aural Rehab? I looked it up and on the HLAA website, Aural rehabilitation, often referred to as aural rehab or A.R., encompasses a wide set of practices aimed at optimizing a person’s ability to participate in activities that have been limited as a result of hearing loss.
To help us learn and understand what A.R. is, our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Snyder, will provide some insight into this.
Dr. Susan Snyder, Au.D CCC-A, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Director, Clinical Audiology Education, Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Duquesne University. She has been has been a clinical audiologist for 33 years and has worked in various settings such as; Ear, Nose and Throat clinics, children's rehab facilities, preschool, and elementary schools. Dr. Snyder has previously served as Vice President of VP for Professional Practices-Audiology/Education of Individuals Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association for two terms. She has been a clinical instructor of Audiology for the University of Pittsburgh, University of Arizona and now clinical assistant professor at Duquesne University. Dr. Snyder has prior experience with hearing aids and cochlear implants and rehabilitative audiology. Currently, she provides evaluations and therapy for children and adults with central auditory processing disorders and auditory training/aural rehabilitation for hard of hearing adults.
Dr. Snyder’s expertise/interest include:
- Central auditory processing disorder evaluation in adults and children
- Central auditory processing disorder treatment in adults and children/
- Dichotic Listening Training
- Auditory Training for Adults
- Audiological Assessment
- OSHA screenings

This month’s meeting should prove to be interesting and informative. We hope to see you all at the meeting.

Please join us for this meeting … The Zoom address to join the meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823759371?pwd=cjMyUFdYWWNPMDRaYnF0ZDk5ZFE1Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 2375 9371 Passcode: 227556
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxT3yz7OX

You can go to innocaptions (https://chchearing.org/blog/zoom-captioning-innocaption-app/) or Hamilton captel for instructions on using zoom captioning separate from our provision.

Other
October is an awareness month! Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.

This year's theme is “Access and Equity”. Take a moment to celebrate disabled talent, and review the reality of the Disability Divide and how it impacts opportunity in society.

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The national HLAA organization website is hearingloss.org. There are various events and webinars posted . Check the website for details. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter
We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

This month's Meeting coming October 19th!!
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY October 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY October 19, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice). Our email is [email protected]
At this month’s meeting, Come learn about Aural Rehab 2023!!
What is Aural Rehab? I looked it up and on the HLAA website, Aural rehabilitation, often referred to as aural rehab or A.R., encompasses a wide set of practices aimed at optimizing a person’s ability to participate in activities that have been limited as a result of hearing loss.
To help us learn and understand what A.R. is, our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Snyder, will provide some insight into this.
Dr. Susan Snyder, Au.D CCC-A, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Director, Clinical Audiology Education, Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Duquesne University. She has been has been a clinical audiologist for 33 years and has worked in various settings such as; Ear, Nose and Throat clinics, children's rehab facilities, preschool, and elementary schools. Dr. Snyder has previously served as Vice President of VP for Professional Practices-Audiology/Education of Individuals Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association for two terms. She has been a clinical instructor of Audiology for the University of Pittsburgh, University of Arizona and now clinical assistant professor at Duquesne University. Dr. Snyder has prior experience with hearing aids and cochlear implants and rehabilitative audiology. Currently, she provides evaluations and therapy for children and adults with central auditory processing disorders and auditory training/aural rehabilitation for hard of hearing adults.
Dr. Snyder’s expertise/interest include:
- Central auditory processing disorder evaluation in adults and children
- Central auditory processing disorder treatment in adults and children/
- Dichotic Listening Training
- Auditory Training for Adults
- Audiological Assessment
- OSHA screenings

This month’s meeting should prove to be interesting and informative. We hope to see you all at the meeting.

Please join us for this meeting … The Zoom address to join the meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823759371?pwd=cjMyUFdYWWNPMDRaYnF0ZDk5ZFE1Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 2375 9371 Passcode: 227556
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxT3yz7OX

You can go to innocaptions (https://chchearing.org/blog/zoom-captioning-innocaption-app/) or Hamilton captel for instructions on using zoom captioning separate from our provision.

Other
October is an awareness month! Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees.

This year's theme is “Access and Equity”. Take a moment to celebrate disabled talent, and review the reality of the Disability Divide and how it impacts opportunity in society.

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The national HLAA organization website is hearingloss.org. There are various events and webinars posted . Check the website for details. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter
We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

HLAA-Pennsylvania State Office HLAA-PA Awards Congratulations to the two recipients of the 2023 Joe Meyer Memorial Grant Awards. Yaduraj Choudhary of Downingtown, PA and Shyla Keeler Of Quakertown, PA. Both applicants exhibited outstanding qualifications and the selection committee decided to present two awards this year. We wish...

Free webinar! Come discuss hearing loss in kids with a deaf audiologist, Dr. Michelle Hu, and deaf cochlear implant surgeon, Dr. Chad Ruffin. You'll hear our stories and get to ask your own questions.

http://bit.ly/3mo3hh3

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Today, April 15th, celebrate American Sign Language Day with us by learning how to spell your name or tell us a story in ASL! Please tag us in your ASL Day activities!

💙Read more about National ASL Day here:

https://deafchildren.org/2022/04/april-15th-is-national-asl-day/

[ID: ASDC logo. NATIONAL ASL DAY! ASL is spelled out with the manual hand signs. Today, April 15th, celebrate American Sign Language Day with us by learning how to spell your name or tell us a story in ASL! Tag us in your ASL Day activities www.DeafChildren.org]

All the things we go through and/or deal with just by being Hard of Hearing.

Mama Hu Hears thank you for reminding us of the invisible load of hearing loss and the affect it can have on our mental health.

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on Zoom. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice). Our email is [email protected]
I hope everyone had great holidays. Winter is almost over!! Just a couple more weeks and it will be spring!!
In the down time, the board has been hard at work to bring some interesting subjects for you all. It will be great to see you at the meeting.
At this month’s meeting, We have a special presenter, Carla Beuer-Smolin, from HLAA National Office! Carla will be going over the HLAA website with us and provide information and guidance on what can be found on the website.
Carla Beyer-Smolin is the HLAA Chapter and Membership Coordinator. She worked for the organization back in the 90’s and left to raise her family. She rejoined HLAA in 2019. She looks forward to connecting and working with our membership and strengthening our chapter network to help make a difference for people living with hearing loss and their families. Carla met her husband, Mark, through the SHHH Young Adults Group. They live in Maryland and have two adult children.

Please join us for this meeting … The Zoom address to join the meeting is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823759371?pwd=cjMyUFdYWWNPMDRaYnF0ZDk5ZFE1Zz09 Meeting ID: 828 2375 9371 Passcode: 227556
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kxT3yz7OX

You can go to innocaptions (https://chchearing.org/blog/zoom-captioning-innocaption-app/) or Hamilton captel for instructions on using zoom captioning separate from our provision.

As a reminder. we are not able to meet at the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech because of their ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe and healthy. Essentially, due to their current and on-going policy, we will not be able to do meetings during this school year.
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The national HLAA organization website is hearingloss.org. There are various events and webinars posted . Check the website for details. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter
We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

HLAA-Pennsylvania State Office 2022 Walk4Hearing Pennsylvania Walk4Hearing welcomed 1,000 walkers from 66 outstanding teams, and raised $130,900! Because of you, people with hearing loss receive the support, information, and services they need in your community and across the country. Photos on Facebook 20221031 HLAA-PA Awards Pl...

I'm friends with the supervising researcher on this study, Stacey Lim, AuD. Her student, Amber Tilley is looking for parents of children with hearing loss in the United States to fill out this survey. Please consider taking this survey or share with others who may qualify! We appreciate your help and support!

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Hello Everyone! Are you a parent of a child or children with hearing loss? If you wouldn't mind taking a moment to fill out this survey it would be greatly appreciated!

My name is Amber Tilley, an Audiology Doctoral Candidate at Central Michigan University, my advisor Dr. Stacey Lim and I are collecting information from parents of children with hearing loss that wear hearing devices. We are looking at the opinions and attitudes of parents/guardians of children and adolescents with hearing loss regarding hearing aid cosmetics. Please share this survey with any parents who meet the study’s criteria or colleagues who work with a pediatric population. See below for more details. Thank you!

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Dear Potential Participant,

My name is Amber Tilley, and I am an Audiology Doctoral Candidate at Central Michigan University. I am conducting a research study entitled, “Parents of Children and Adolescents with Hearing Loss: Attitudes Regarding Hearing Aid Cosmetics” under the supervision of my advisor, Dr. Stacey R. Lim. I would like to invite you to participate in an online survey via Qualtrics about your child(ren)’s hearing aids.

Requirements for study participation include:

• Parent or guardian of a child or multiple children with a diagnosed hearing loss born after 1995.

o Hearing loss can be of any severity or shape (configuration)

• Child must wear a hearing aid or cochlear implant device on one or both ears, or have ordered devices.

• Must live in the United States

I am collecting information about parents/guardians’ attitudes regarding hearing aid cosmetics for their child(ren) with hearing loss. The findings from this study will provide information regarding the attitudes of cosmetic decisions of hearing aids for children with hearing loss from the parental/guardian perspective.

Participation in this study is entirely voluntary. There is no compensation for participating in this study. This questionnaire will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

You can choose to participate or not to participate in this research study. To proceed to the study, please click the link below:

[https://cmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J0sHAuTDDg7IX4]

Thank you for your consideration,

Amber Tilley, B.S.

Audiology Doctoral Candidate/Researcher

Central Michigan University

Stacey R. Lim, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A

Associate Professor of Audiology

Central Michigan University

The Hands & Voices Virtual Waiting Room has resources for parents & professionals. Check it out here:

https://handsandvoices.org/virtual-waiting-room/index.html

Tull Family theater has open caption movies on Wednesday! Please share in the comments if you have seen a movie there.

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HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER

PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm.

The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2022. This is a public meeting and will be by zoom, begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice. When we receive permission we will return to DePaul School for Hearing and Speech 6202 Alder St., Shadyside). Our email is [email protected]

Hello all. The month of October is a month where many things are set forth for awareness. Among these … along with Breast Cancer, Bullying Prevention, and even Mental Health … is Disability Awareness. As you all know, hearing loss is considered as a disability, even if you do not think of it that way.

At this month’s meeting, as a way to celebrate our Ability, let’s have a discussion on your experiences on: How do you make others aware of your hearing loss? What do you tell people? How do people react? What do they do? How long do they do it?

Different scenarios we often find ourselves in running errands and doing the things we do in our everyday lives. We can talk about the different scenarios we find ourselves in, such as our work environment; grocery shopping (especially at the deli counter); in a restaurant; at family gatherings; in the hospital; at the doctor’s office; and even on the bus or in any other situations.

In discussion, I would like others to share their own experiences. Please come ready to share or at least discuss how you deal with any situations. Perhaps you have a way to deal and cope with these situations which can help someone else here!!! After all, that’s what we are here for! To help and support each other.

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Email us for a zoom link [email protected]


FOR THOSE Who were at the last meeting on zoom, and for anyone else, too. Efforts are being made to resolve the technical problems that occurred with captioning. Watch the Chat box on Zoom for detailed instructions. PLEASE read carefully if we have any technical issues.

Thank you!

SOME TIPS ON JOINING ZOOM

How do I join a Zoom meeting?

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When in the meeting, to view all participants (gallery view) instead of just one face at a time, check out this link. Be sure to view the instructions for your device (Windows, Android/iPhone, or iPad)

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360000005883-Displaying-participants-in-Gallery-View

Viewing closed captioning

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Desktop client

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2. Join a meeting or webinar.

3. When closed captioning begins, you will see a notification above Closed Caption in the meeting controls.

4. Click Closed Caption to start viewing closed captioning.
Tip: Click and drag the closed captioning to move its position in the meeting window.

(Optional) To adjust the caption size:

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2. Tap the Settings icon.

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4. Toggle Closed Captioning to on.
When you are in a meeting where closed captioning is available, they will automatically appear on the bottom of the screen.

As a reminder: We are not able to meet this year at the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech because of DePaul’s ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe and healthy. Essentially, due to their current and on-going policy, we will not be able to do meetings during this school year.

Other

The national HLAA organization is conducting national zoom meetings. You can get notice of them by going to the website (hearingloss.org) and registering for emails or reading the schedule. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

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Are you, or someone you know, looking into getting an Over The Counter (OTC) Hearing aid? Check out the HLAA site at https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/technology/otc-hearing-devices/ for Tips and a Checklist.

Remember, OTC Hearing Aids are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. They are not for children under 18, or anyone with a severe or worse hearing loss.

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Hearing Loss Association of America
Pittsburgh Chapter

We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

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Steven Kovscek
President,
Hearing Loss Association America
Pittsburgh Chapter

www.hlaa-pa.org PITTSBURGH
www.hearingloss.org

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HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PITTSBURGH CHAPTER

PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm.


The Hearing Loss Association of America, Pittsburgh Chapter, will be hosting a meeting on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2022. This is a public meeting and will be by zoom, begins at 7:00 pm and will end by 9:00. (Please remember all meetings will be on Zoom until further notice. When we receive permission we will return to DePaul School for Hearing and Speech 6202 Alder St., Shadyside). Our email is [email protected]

I apologize for taking so long to get this out. I have had quite a summer, so let me tell you what happened!! As some of you may know, I ride a motorcycle and I am involved in an anti-bullying motorcycle group (K-Dogs Kids Mission).

Well, one afternoon right before Memorial Day, as I was riding to do a visit with a child, I was hit by a truck. It was a pickup truck and the driver crossed the center yellow line. Unfortunately, I was not able to avoid it and the truck hit me.

I suffered a broken leg and fractured orbital bone (eye socket), and a number of lacerations around my eye. As a result, I have been in recovery ever since, which has affected every aspect of my life. As I focused on recovery, other things I am involved in have been pushed back, including this. However, I am making progress in getting back on track with my recovery and I want to get this all back on track, too!!! So thank you all for your patience!!!!

At this month’s meeting, I will lead a discussion on my experiences in the hospital, doctor offices and other. I will tell you how I dealt with my hearing loss in the emergency situation and the hospital, and how the staff of the hospital reacted and more.

In discussion, I would like others to share their own experiences and how you dealt with any situations that may have developed.

--Zoom link has been removed as this page is public, if you wish to join the meeting, reach out to the administration by email at [email protected]

We are not able to meet this year at the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech because of the pandemic and ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe and healthy. Essentially, due to their current and on-going policy, we will not be able to do meetings during this school year.

Other

The national HLAA organization is conducting national zoom meetings. You can get notice of them by going to the website (hearingloss.org) and registering for emails or reading the schedule. The national Hearing Loss Association of America has a new address: 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301.657.2248 Fax: 301.913.9413

Hearing Loss Association of America

Pittsburgh Chapter

We can be found at state site: www.hlaa-pa.org select PITTSBURGH under Chapters

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Steven Kovscek
President,
Hearing Loss Association America
Pittsburgh Chapter

HLAA-Pennsylvania State Office HLAA-PA Awards Please read HERE about the HLAA-PA state awards to be announced in March 2023. There are three awards: The Marcia Finisdore Advocacy Award, The Joe Meyer Memorial Grant Award, and the Diana Bender National Convention Scholarship Award. The application deadline has been extended to Apr...