The Disability Without Abuse Project has a website www.disabilitywithoutabuse.com with several associated listservs.   Marc is working on this project with Dr. Nora Baladerian, a leader and trailblazer in the fight against abuse of persons with disabilities.   As you know, persons with disability (including those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing) are at increased risk of being abused…

With audiologist Ellen Lafargue and Carolyn Ginsburg Stern—Mastering communication while wearing face masks and adhering to social distancing is especially difficult for people with hearing loss because of reduced visual and auditory input. This webinar shared practical tips and strategies that can make interactions easier and help you feel more in control. The webinar has…

The HLAA Florida State Association is bringing back the Speakers Guild to help chapter leaders find wonderful speakers for your chapter meetings and events. This very useful resource lists proven speakers and topics that the other chapters in Florida had at their meetings with their contact information.

    You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jul 8, 2020 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOyqqTguEtZlgH8wP07fk1o3Lh0Y30cD After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

  The HLAA Florida State Association is providing their 13 chapters in Florida with both the meeting venue and all the expertise needed to conduct online meetings more easily and affordably. The state’s leader, Debbe Hagner, is offering to run all the online meeting details for chapters to include the speaker and audience logistics, so…

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jun 10, 2020 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduuvrDsuHdHXDw8BRBFbwo48mm3aQ0aM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jun 10, 2020 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduuvrDsuHdHXDw8BRBFbwo48mm3aQ0aM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:30 pm Educational & Social Support Ask The Audiologist Dr. Kristin DesErmia, Au.D. Lakewood Ranch This is an opportunity to: • get answers to your questions about your hearing loss, hearing aids or hearing problems • get a second opinion on a lingering issue • learn how to get more out…

Hello All, The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, (FCCDHH) announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Due to COVID-19 this meeting will be held remotely via teleconference only. The Council needs to hear your concerns related to accessibility and concerns during the pandemic.  GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO…

Who would have thought that a tiny microscopic virus would change our lives so radically! During these past weeks, I’ve rethought grocery shopping, and now, my food is delivered to my door. Instead of gathering with friends for lunch or dinner, I’m seeing them through Facetime. I meet with my volunteer groups using the GoToMeeting…

HLAA National Virtual Meeting April 25, 2–3:30 p.m. (ET) Speaker: Gael Hannan Hearing Loss Advocate, Writer, Speaker, Humorist Watch Gael’s entertaining and informative video for registration tips. Topic: A humorous look at the highs and lows of physically distancing with hearing loss. Moderators: Holly Cohen, Hearing Health Advocate Shari Eberts, HLAA Board Vice Chair Roxana…

  Please join a virtual get together for the hearing loss community sponsored by The Zoom meeting will include a presentation from our speaker with time for questions and comments. Saturday, April 11, 2:00–3:30 PM (Eastern Time)  Speaker Dr. Kevin Franck Director of Audiology for Mass Eye & Ear, HLAA National Board Member. TOPIC An audiologist’s perspective on caring for your hearing…

President Roxana Rotundo is leading the charge with the Miami Chapter. On March 28, 2020 the chapter used  ZOOM app to host its first virtual meeting.  The speaker Shari Eberts  a Hearing Health Advocate, Writer and Founder of livingwithhearingloss.com   presented  “Your Covid-19 Hearing Loss Guide”. Loaded with power packed informative information and much to…

Like everyone around the world, we here at Florida HLAA and our National office are concerned about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).  Many events are being cancelled, as well as universities and local schools will be suspending classes for two weeks following their spring break. Some of our HLAA Chapters leader have asked if they should…

Board Meeting When: Saturday January 25, 2020 Where: Central FL Speech and Hearing Center Address: 3020 Lakeland Highland Hills Rd. Lakeland FL 33803 Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm     AGENDA Chairperson report Minutes from last board meeting Financial reports Discuss the Bylaws New Mission Statement Goals/Projects Discussion/New Business Adjourn meeting   Open to Public between…

Dear HLAA Florida Members – In the spring of 2019, the HLAA-FL State Board conducted an on-line survey to assess the needs of HLAA members in the state of Florida. A direct link to the survey was sent to 241 HLAA members.  122 surveys were completed.  The kink was also shared by chapter leaders, but…

Meandering Through A Hearing World Another Way to Deal with Hearing Loss After sitting through a number of meetings and social events last week, I began to wonder if I should reconsider a cochlear implant. My struggles to hear grow greater by the day. My husband does not disagree. He’s witnessed my frustration in noisy…

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Chapter Meeting – Noon to 1:30 PM, North Sarasota Library Dan Ladimir, Title IV ADA Specialist ClearCaptions -“Communicate Easier on the Phone – At No Cost!”   Dan will explain how captioning service is paid for through Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just as captioning can help…

Come join us for Cochlear Office Hours Download the flyer here Cochlear is hosting Office Hours in St. Petersburg on April 23, 2019.  Attendees receive one-on-one, personalized support from each Cochlear team member.  Please see the attached invitation below to provide to the following individuals; -anyone considering a cochlear implant for themselves or their child…