At the HLAA Washington State Association, we help people with  hearing loss live their best lives.

 

Jess Reichmuth
Hearing Assistance Dogs- Lending an Ear Since 1977
Monday, January 11, 2021
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Pacific
Free. Captioned.
Contact Carolyn Odio, carolyn@odio.com,
for the Zoom link to the meeting.

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What does it mean psychologically when we hear, and what happens when we start to lose our hearing? Watch this special presentation from hearing loss advocate and hearing loop pioneer Dr. David G. Myers, hosted by Seattle University.

People of color who have hearing loss remain underrepresented and underserved in the hearing health community. “That can, and should, change,” says Richard Einhorn, HLAA Board Chairman. Talking with members of the African American hearing health community, Richard starts a thoughtful conversation in this month’s Hearing Life magazine.

Did you know that hearing loss is probably underreported in communities of color, and only 3% of audiologists in the U.S. are Black? 
                      

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Give Thanks by Giving to HLAA
 

 

If HLAA has been there for you or for people you love, here's your opportunity to be there for HLAA.

The pandemic has hit the hearing loss community hard. Isolation, communication barriers like masks and plexiglass, and a lack of captions mean that people with hearing loss face even more challenges.

HLAA has responded by making its convention and programming virtual---and free to everyone. In the works: even more engaging virtual programming, outreach to underserved groups, and much more.

You can help build connections and empower people with hearing loss with your gift today. 

 

If you wear bilateral hearing aids, you can participate in a study about how hearing loss and hearing aids affect the enjoyment of music. The study, conducted by Dr. Anil Lalwani and Dr. Alex Chern at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, involves listening to music on your computer and answering a few questions. The survey takes just 20-30 minutes, and no headphones or other special equipment are needed.

If you're interested, please send an email to Dr. Chern at alc9230@nyp.org. 

 

Sometimes captions are helpful and accurate, and sometimes...well, they leave a lot to be desired.

In this LA Times Pop Up Magazine article and video, artist Christine Sun Kim shows us what captions that describe music, sounds, and the intangible parts of sound can look like. The difference is dramatic and enchanting.