Author Archives: Don Groff

April 2 Meeting – N-CHATT Presentation — Update

At our  April meeting, MontCo member Chris Doig spoke about  Multiple Microphone hearing assistance systems.  The topic deals with one of the most frustrating situations for those of us with hearing loss; listening to a number of people in a … Continue reading

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March 5 Meeting – Jorge Zavala Au.D. – Update

Jorge Zavala, Au.D. spoke at our March 5 meeting. Dr. Zavala is the owner of Norriton Hearing Center.  His presentation ranged widely, but focused on the multiplicity of wireless accessories now available.  These include a variety of phone interfaces and … Continue reading

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February Meeting – Update

After a winter break, the MontCo chapter met on February 5, 2018, as usual, at the Jeanes Library, with 14 in attendance. The meeting was an informal round-table event, generally focused on assistive devices, a format that has proven popular … Continue reading

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December – Holiday Party – Update

Our December meeting was  the traditional social event.  Thanks to Elaine Goldberg for coordinating  the event and to the more than 20 who attended and contributed.                             … Continue reading

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November Meeting – Over the Counter Hearing Aids

Diana  Bender agave a thorough exposition of  Over The Counter Hearing Aids, the current status and prognosis for them. A lengthy discussion ensued amont the  19 attendees.CART transcript is available on request to hlaamcc@gmail.com The chapter budget for the year … Continue reading

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October Meeting – Hamilton Captel – Recap

Cheryl Deitz, Hamilton Captel Outreach Coordinator  spoke to 10 attendees at our October 2 meeting. She discussed the history of Relay Service, and had demo models of several phones.  One model has Bluetooth capability, which is almost universal in cell … Continue reading

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September 2017 Meeting – Update

The chapter started the new year with 10 attendees in a round table format.  There were many items on the agenda: Officers:  Don Groff will serve a third year as President  Andy Walker will continue as Vice-President, and Elaine Goldberg … Continue reading

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2017 HLAA-PA Picnic : Update

The weather was close to picnic-perfect for this event, and there were 22 attendees.  Most were from the MontCo chapter, but we were happy to welcome a few people from other chapters. There was plenty to eat and drink. A … Continue reading

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2017 HLAA-PA Picnic

Once again MontCo HLAA invites area HLAA members, family and friends to a picnic at  Fort Washington State Park  this year on Sunday July 16.  This is a great spot, a mile or so from the Fort Washington exit of … Continue reading

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June Meeting – Emergency Preparedness – Recap

  Tim Elbertson, Community Outreach Coordinator of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety spoke to the chapter about dealing with a wide variety of emergency situations. Montgomery County’s 911 office handles 900,000 calls a year, and now can handle text … Continue reading

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