Category Archives: Meetings

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

In November, Elaine Goldberg, who attended the National Convention of the Hearing Loss Association of America in Portland Oregon will report on her experience there.  We expect to have CART in operation for this meeting. (CART = live captioning of … Continue reading →