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May Meeting – Hearing Assistance Basics – Recap

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Don Groff

There were sixteen in attendance as Don discussed a wide variety of remote microphone configurations.  Audience members contributed their observations and demonstrated devices that have been useful. CART transcript available on request to hlaamcc@gmail.com (original post) Don Groff will review … Continue reading →

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April Meeting – Recap – Round Table

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Don Groff

Our group of fourteen included two visitors, Ann and Mark  The round table discussion touched on many topics, among them: Earmold types, materials, problems, and maintenance. Remote microphone types, especially new products that deal with multiple speakers. Cochlear implant eligibility. … Continue reading →

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March Meeting Recap

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Don Groff

Emilio and Patty Cortez have been alarmed  at the very high sound levels that they’ve encountered at restaurants, entertainment facilities, and especially at gymnasiums, where people are presumably concerned about their well being. They have embarked on a campaign called … Continue reading →

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March Meeting – Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Don Groff

Emilio Cortez, Ed.D., is the co-chair of HLAA’s: “Turn Down the Volume Committee.” The topic of Dr. Cortez’s presentation will concern Noise-induced Hearing Loss. Disseminated information will include: the causes and prevention of Noise-induced Hearing Loss and anecdotal accounts related … Continue reading →

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Marcia Finisdore Advocacy Award.

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Don Groff

Don Groff is  the recipient of the 2014 Marcia Finisdore Advocacy Award. This award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to furthering the access, rights, and dignity of people with hearing loss.  Don will receive the … Continue reading →

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Act II Playhouse Hearing Assistance

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Don Groff

See  update below. We took in a performance of Mark Twain Unplugged at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler recently, specifically to try out the hearing assistance that is offered there.  The results were disappointing, although I really appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Richard Claypool 1936-2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Don Groff

Long time MontCo chapter member Richard Claypool passed away on Friday Dec. 26,. The obituary can be found  here. Richard introduced me to SHHH/HLAA a decade ago.  He was a fine musician, a consummate railroad buff, and a dear friend. … Continue reading →

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Comcast Holiday Show Captions

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Don Groff

We took in the Holiday Show at the Comcast Center in Philadelphia today.  We’ve seen the spectacular video presentations on the 80 foot screen before, but they never cease to amaze.  Today I wanted to experience the hearing assistance provisions  … Continue reading →

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December Meeting – Holiday Party – Update

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Don Groff

Rapidly dropping temperature did not deter 18 people from attending our holiday party, and celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Hearing Loss Association of America.  A birthday cake, sandwiches, drinks and other snacks supported the celebration. Note that HLAA-MontCo does … Continue reading →

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Jeanes Movie Night w/ Loop – The Lunchbox

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Don Groff

Our meeting place, the Jeanes Library, has a monthly Movie Night.  The hearing loop has been incorporated into the player system, and will be used for the first time on November 20. The feature will be  The Lunchbox  , a … Continue reading →

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