Author Archives: Don Groff

April Meeting – Alan Kutner – Movie Captioning – Back to Jeanes!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Don Groff

Montco returns to the Jeanes Library! Renovations on the Jeanes Library have now been completed and the library is welcoming our chapter back to their brand new meeting room. Our April meeting and future meetings will be at the William … Continue reading →

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March Meeting Recap

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Don Groff

It was our last meeting at Mercy Suburban, and next month we return to the Jeanes Library  , where the renovation and expansion program is now complete. The topic at the March meeting dealt with how to communicate with people with … Continue reading →

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The March Meeting – Communicating….

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Don Groff

After a winter break, our meetings resume on Monday March 5, at 6:30 in the Gerber Room at Mercy Suburban Hospital. The topic will be Communicating with People with Hearing Loss.  A local Realtor and Professor of Sociology with take … Continue reading →

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A Review of Some Hearing Aid Accessories

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Don Groff

There is a nice review of current assistive listening devices in the Hearing Review journal, which you can rea online at http://www.hearingreview.com/issues/articles/2012-02_06.asp It does not, however, pay very much attention to conventional large area loops and conventional T-coil technology, except … Continue reading →

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A Black and White Masquerade Party

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Don Groff

A Black and White Masquerade Fundraiser Party will be hosted by Gen X and Bucks County Chapters  in King of Prussia on March 24 Details   HERE .

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The Great Courses

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Don Groff

I just ordered another DVD course from The Great Courses . We’ve been through a number of their offerings, and have found them to be of high quality, and well worth the $75 or so that they cost, at least … Continue reading →

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CI Blog

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Don Groff

MontCo member Elaine Goldberg got her cochlear implant on December 19. You can read about her experience on her blog:  http://myciadventure.blogspot.com/

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Party Recap

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Groff

MontCo Chapter members and guests enjoyed a holiday gathering on December 5, with a fine assortment of treats.  A lively discussion of assistive devices followed, particularly about telephone captioning system. Two of our members will be getting cochlear implants in … Continue reading →

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Holiday Party

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Don Groff

The December meeting will be our annual Holiday Party.  Guests are always welcome at our meetings but we are extending a special invitation to them this time. Chapter member, please bring a dessert or other food item of your choice … Continue reading →

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November Meeting Recap

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Don Groff

Terry Krutz, the owner of http://loopamerica.com/ gave an illustrated review of hearing assistance systems, with special emphasis on induction loops.  He demonstrated a chair pad loop and other products available at LoopAmerica.  A lively discussion followed. The December meeting will be … Continue reading →

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