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HLAA Downeast Chapter

The mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Downeast Chapter is to educate Mainers with hearing loss (as well as their families and friends) about the causes, nature, and complications of hearing loss and what can be done to better cope with that loss.

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Author: Thomas Watson III

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Feed Your Brain and Belly! Local History, Then Lunch – All In Lewiston – Thurs. July 18, 2024

June 29, 2024July 3, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

Please join in for local history at the MILL (Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning, and Labor) in Lewiston Maine on Thursday, July 18th.  We will start at noon, 12:00 pm.  …

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Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Hearing Aids in Maine? – Zoom Event + ASL interpreter – June 20, 2024 at 6:45 pm.

June 8, 2024June 20, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

* * * time changed a bit * * * Does insurance cover the cost of hearing aids in Maine?      An HLAA DownEast Zoom meeting      to …

Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Hearing Aids in Maine? – Zoom Event + ASL interpreter – June 20, 2024 at 6:45 pm. Read More...
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Conference: Resilience & Success; in-person June 7 at UMaine Augusta.

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

HLAA Downeast Chapter invites everyone to attend this conference hosted by Disability Rights Maine. June 7, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm, at UMaine Augusta.Get more info and register …

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Conference: Resilience & Success; in-person June 7 at UMaine Augusta. Read More...
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We are taking a short break from hosting events. Meanwhile: let us know what you’d like to see in the near future, or participate in Better Hearing Month (May).

May 4, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

Use our contact form, etc., if you have any topics or ideas for a 30 to 90 minute session that would be of interest to Maine folks who deal with …

We are taking a short break from hosting events. Meanwhile: let us know what you’d like to see in the near future, or participate in Better Hearing Month (May). Read More...
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Cybersecurity presentation switched to March 21 at 7:00 pm EDT.

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

What does Hearing Loss have to do with Cybersecurity? A lot, actually. Daily, we are bombarded with phishing attacks, security warnings, and fraud alerts. How do we protect ourselves? Especially …

Cybersecurity presentation switched to March 21 at 7:00 pm EDT. Read More...
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World Hearing Day is March 3.

March 3, 2024March 4, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

HLAA flyer for #WorldHearingDay. Protect your ears. Check your hearing often. Treat hearing loss ASAP. Learn more at hearingloss.org/WHD and via World Health Organization’s campaign to “make ear and hearing …

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See Tom Watson III’s Biography On our About page.

February 20, 2024June 9, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

See Tom Watson III’s biography on our About page.  Additional biographies of HLAA Downeast Chapter members may be added in the future. Let our webmaster know if you wish to …

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Added 3 upcoming events for February, March, and April of 2024.

February 5, 2024February 14, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

A. Thursday February 15 via Zoom: `Tom’s Jaunt Through the Ears and Years`, a mini autobiography by our Webmaster. B. Thursday March 14 online: `Cybersecurity II` by Andy Chandler; fyi …

Added 3 upcoming events for February, March, and April of 2024. Read More...
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Ask An Audiologist Happening Live Online Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 pm.

January 10, 2024January 12, 2024 - by Thomas Watson III

Please join us for ‘Ask An Audiologist’!  The lead audiologist from Northeast Hearing and Speech will be joining us to answer our questions about hearing aids, audiograms,  hearing evaluations, and …

Ask An Audiologist Happening Live Online Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 pm. Read More...
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A Portland Social At Our Next Gathering in Portland, Sat. Nov. 4, 2023

September 30, 2023October 14, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

Nov 4, 2023 – An in-person HLAA DownEast chapter social will be happening in the Portland vicinity, with specific location and time to be determined.   Watch this space!! What could …

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