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Get Rail Cars Into the (Communicaton) Loop
We're on track and almost at the station. Help us reach 200 comments by July 14!
Let the U.S. Access Board know that loops and speech-to-text message displays should be required as part of their new transportation access rules. Without this vital communications access, people with hearing loss miss announcements, directions, information, and even safety information.
For more information on the proposed rules, click here.
Time is running out, so click below to make a brief public comment today.
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Share Your Story and Celebrate the ADA
You could be part of Washington State's official ADA celebration.
On July 27, 2020 from 11 am to 1 pm, TV Washington will air a 2-hour program celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA. They're looking for one-to-two-minute videos from people like YOU telling their stories. Videos will be included in the program. Click here for instructions on how to make and submit your video.
Anyone can tune in from home to watch via TV or on your laptop, tablet, or phone. Be sure to like the event website on Facebook for details, or check the website for more details.
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Stay Home, Stay Connected
Until we can attend in-person events again, here are some ways to be entertained and stay involved at home—captioned.
New
Fun, informative content curated for seniors is now featured on The Seattle Channel. Called AgeWise TV, the series includes gentle yoga instruction, a documentary on U.S. veterans, and more. CAPTIONED. Tune in online here, or check the broadcast schedule to watch on TV.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) offers many interesting videos, including classes and the "Beyond the Curtain" series of artist interviews, Most are captioned.
Senior Planet offers daily classes, including technology, exercise like daily morning stretching, financial advice, book clubs, setting up a gmail account, navigating Zoom, and much more. Their YouTube Channel has automated captions.
Ongoing
Theatre Development Fund shares new-ish arts events and programming such as Broadway plays that you can watch from home. They update their page daily, and videos are usually captioned.
AgeWise King County hosts online (virtual) events to help keep seniors connected, including civic coffee hours and a new series, Close to Home: Stories of Health, Tech, and Resilience. Tune in every Thursday morning at 10:30 am. If you miss these events live, you can watch the video later.
Watch first-run independent movies at home. Ark Lodge Cinemas, Seattle International Film Festival, the Grand Tacoma, the Grand Illusion, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon, and other theatres across the country are bringing fantastic films directly to you. You don’t need Netflix or Amazon Prime—simply pay a small rental fee, usually about $12, to stream it directly to your TV, laptop, or tablet. Most of these, including all foreign films, are captioned.
Note: Town Hall is on summer break July 3-26. Due to budget concerns, all their online events will be $5. Their archived programs, usually captioned, are available to stream from home.
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Costco's Kirkland Signature Hearing Aids and Telecoils
Considering a hearing aid purchase at Costco? Thanks to your advocacy, the newest Kirkland Signature KS9 hearing aid is available to buy with a telecoil. Remember, a telecoil means you can connect to hearing loops in public venues around the world.
Be sure to request a telecoil at the time of purchase. (Bluetooth is also included in these hearing aids.)
Read more about the KS9s from Hearing Tracker. And watch Dr. Cliff Olson's video on buying hearing aids from Costco.
Note: HLAA-WA does not endorse any product we discuss, nor does exclusion suggest disapproval. We believe each person can review and select products based on their unique circumstances and needs. We support the full spectrum of technology access.
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How Has Hearing Loss Affected You?
Take this 10-minute online survey to help a company that's developing hearing loss treatment. All responses are confidential.
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Join the Hearing Loss Association of America or Renew Your Membership
Support HLAA in Washington State by becoming a member of HLAA's national organization, the Hearing Loss Association of America. Your membership includes a subscription to HLAA's bi-monthly, award-winning magazine Hearing Life and discounts on convention registration and on products like hearing aid batteries. You'll also be part of a nationwide support network of people helping people.
Membership is available for individuals, couples/families, professionals, nonprofits, companies, and even people outside the United States. Veterans can join for FREE.
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