Living Well with Hearing Loss can be challenging….
We can help!
Support / Education / Advocacy
Through informational meetings (online and in-person), communications (newsletter, web, social media), accessible events, community outreach, and advocacy we help people with hearing loss communicate better to live more fully.
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Donate
Please consider donating. Any amount is appreciated.
Reuse/Recycle
Consider donating old hearing aids.
Upcoming Meetings
- June 16th: MBTA Accessibility
Tues. June 16th, 6:30pm via Zoom
Register: MBTA Accessibility
Join us to learn about MBTA accessibility for people with hearing loss. Our speakers, Laura Brelsford of MBTA Accessibility Group, and Nika Lee Tomicic representing RTAG (Riders Transportation Accessibility Group) are both disability advocates who want to hear about your experiences and unmet needs.
- June 6: Traveling with Hearing Loss
Saturday, June 6th, 1pm EST. Hosted by HLAA Diablo Valley
Questions? [email protected]. or 1-925-264-1199
- June 6: Emergency Preparedness
Sat June 6th, 11-1pm, via Zoom. Hosted by HLAA Indianapolis
MEETING LINK: https://meet.google.com/hon-jtjc-dpr
Panel Discussion:
-Heather Lafferty, Chief Resilence Officer, NV Division of Emergency Management;
-Tina Gonzales Childress, AuD, CCC-A, Director of Accessibility, Innocaption
-Ryan Hansome, Deputy Director, Marion County Emergency Management Agency,
-Jessica Kindig, Indiana Department of Homeland Security,
-Linda Loftus, Chair, Indiana Committee for Communication Access.
Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073
use PIN: 771 105 468#) - June 20: Shari Eberts on Community Engagement
Saturday, Jun 20th, 10-12pm. Hosted by HLAA Eastern CT
Kathy Cienkowski, HLAA Eastern CT chapter vice president, speech, language and hearing professor at UConn, audiologist hosts a conversation with Shari Eberts, hearing loss advocate and author of “Hear and Beyond”.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/2st7j5ka
Questions? contact Janine Katomski [email protected]
Upcoming Events
- June 10-12, HLAA National Convention
June 10-12th, The Galt Hotel, Louisville Kentucky
Join us to learn about the latest hearing health information, technology and research, while connecting with people in our nationwide community who share similar experiences.
The agenda includes 2 general sessions including an NIH-funded Research panel, 24 educational sessions, product demonstrations, and an exhibit hall featuring cutting edge tech and hearing health industry advances. Schedule at a glance
To register: 2026 HLAA National Convention
- June 17: Portland Sea Dogs Baseball
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Appreciation Night
June 17th, 6pm, Delta Dental Park
Fans will come together at Delta Dental Park to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, with $5 from every ticket directly benefiting the Hear You Rise Foundation’s mission to empower the community.
Click here to purchase Tickets by June 10th.
- June 25: GBH Disability Reframed
Thursday June 25th, 5:30-8pm, In-Person and on Zoom
This year’s panel discussion, Celebrating Our Childhood on TV, will spotlight Children with Disabilities on Public Television evidencing how public media has consistently led the way in improving accessibility, representation, and inclusive storytelling.
Light reception in the GBH Atrium before the discussion.
Register & More Info: WGBH Disability Reframed.
- July 25: Museum of Science Disability Pride day
Saturday, July 25th, 10am-4pm
The Museum of Science in Boston will host its annual Disability Pride Celebration on July 25th. Located at Science Park, the event is included with standard Exhibit Halls admission and features live presentations, programs, and community partner activities. [1]
The day’s events are tailored for all ages and fully embrace the disability community. For the most up-to-date schedule of speakers and activities, you can visit the Museum of Science Events Calendar or view the specific Disability Pride Celebration Page.