Author Archives: Don Groff

November Meeting – Oticon – Debra Winters – Mark Weinstein

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Don Groff

CART transcript available on request from don(at)groffiti(dot)com HLAA, nee SHHH celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.  Diana Bender described how this is being celebrated, and gave us a brief biography of SHHH founder Howard “Rocky” Stone.  His CIA career was … Continue reading →

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Jeanes Loop Presentation – Recap

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Groff

On October 9 Don Groff will describe the new hearing loop system in the Community Room of the Jeanes Library, in a presentation titled “Hearing Assistance in Public Places” He’ll discuss why such assistance is so beneficial to people with … Continue reading →

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October Meeting – Round Table

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Don Groff

The meeting was in rap session format, with about 20 in attendance.  A young couple whose 1-year-old is about to get hearing aids were visitor, and much of the discussion centered around that event. The newly created chapter publicity brochure … Continue reading →

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September Meeting – Juliette Sterkens at MontCo

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Don Groff

HLAA National Hearing Loop Advocate Juliette Sterkens, Au.D. spoke on September 8   on hearing loss, hearing aids, and hearing loops.  With 30 years of experience as an audiologist, she is a tireless advocate for loop technology, and has been … Continue reading →

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HLAA Picnic

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Don Groff

The Gen X Chapter of HLAA Invites you to the Annual HLAA-PA BBQ EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! PLEASE BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS Picnic will be held Rain or Shine Sunday, August 24, 2013 12 NOON-5PM Ridley Creek State Park, Pavilion 11B, … Continue reading →

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June Meeting – Round Table

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Don Groff

Recap- More than twenty people attended this meeting, including a number of newcomers and visitors.  The discussion was wide-ranging, and dealt with smartphone applications for hearing assistance,  remote microphone systems,   the hearing loop system at Jeanes, and other topics. Attendees … Continue reading →

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May Meeting – Jim Saunders – Recap

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Don Groff

Dr. Saunders’ presentation, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE THE AUDITORY SYSTEM, provided a review of the hearing mechanisms in a wide variety of the animal kingdom from chinchillas to humans, and featured history, humor,  a video of hair cells in motion, … Continue reading →

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April Meeting – PSD – Karen Leslie-Henry

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Don Groff

Our speaker was  Karen Leslie-Henry,Director, Center for Community & Professional Services  & Community Outreach, of the  The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. She provided a detailed history of PSD, student demographics, educational philosophy, community & educational outreach programs and ways to … Continue reading →

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December Meeting – Holiday Party

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Don Groff

Update: A dozen MontCo members braved wintery weather to enjoy the party. Note: MontCo HLAA does not meet in January or February.  Our next meeting will be on March 3, 2014, and will feature a speaker from the Pennsylvania School … Continue reading →

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Lansdale Library Loop in The Reporter Newspaper

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Don Groff

The local newspaper ran a front page spread about the hearing loop in the library’s Community Room. http://www.thereporteronline.com/general-news/20131013/lansdale-library-demos-hearing-loop-system Don

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