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.
Our 4th Annual Lunch in Augusta was a wonderful time! When our restaurant closed at the last minute, we ended up at IHOP—a pleasant, quiet spot where we could easily …
A Successful Annual Luncheon in Augusta and Learning About Usher Syndrome Read More...Time for our annual luncheon in Augusta! This is our 4th annual luncheon – imagine that! Over the past years, we have met many Mainers who want to learn how …
4th Annual HLAA Downeast Maine Chapter Luncheon Sat. Sept. 19th Read More...Greetings everyone! Life is good and the new Maine chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) HLAA Downeast is going strong! We received the ‘Best Up and Coming …
Walk4Hearing October 4th – Do It, or Give, For Us, For The Cause! Read More...A First-in-the-Nation Emergency Alert for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Mainers! The Maine Turnpike Authority held a press conference Friday, September 4, at the Kennebunk Northbound Service Plaza to announce ALRM, a first-in-the-nation …
ALRM – An Emergency App for Hard-of-Hearing – Made in Maine by HIgh School Student Gavin Phelan Read More...Brewer Library Has Regular In-person Gatherings About Living With Hearing Loss. Next up – Sept. 24, 2026
Brewer Library Has Regular In-person Gatherings About Living With Hearing Loss. Next up – Sept. 24, 2026 Read More...Healthy Peninsula, in collaboration with the Blue Hill YMCA and the Island Community Center, is excited to host its 4th Annual Healthy Hibernation Fair on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to …
Healthy Hibernation With Hearing Loss – Blue HIll YMCA November 7th Read More...Let’s all come together for baseball, hot dogs, and camaraderie with our hearing loss friends! We have a great opportunity to get our name up in lights!! Portland Sea Dogs …
Join Us For Sea Dogs Baseball! Deaf and Hard of Hearing Appreciation Night – Jun 17, 2026 Read More...HEARING LOSS & DEMENTIA – The presentation will be lead by Dr. Jaime A. B. Wilson, a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and board-certified neuropsychologist who specializes in the relationship between …
Hearing Loss and Dementia – Zoom With Dr. Jaime A. B. Wilson, May 21, 2026 Read More...Join us in person to connect with others who can relate to your hearing loss journey. We learn from each other and draw strength from mutual support. Special presentation about …
Hearing Loss-How To Make Your Smartphone Your Friend! Come Together – Sat., May 9th – South Portland Read More...Auracast Has Arrived in Maine! Hooray! The future is now! The historic Strand Theatre is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with local audiologist Gary D. Schwartzberg, AuD, to …
Auracast Has Arrived in Maine! Read More...