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HLAA Downeast Chapter

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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Ask An Audiologist Happening Live Online Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 pm.

January 10, 2024January 12, 2024

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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And We Had Another Delightful Luncheon Gathering – This One In Deer Isle, Nov. 11th, 2023

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023

Yes! Our HLAA DownEast Chapter had another small gathering on November 11th in Deer Isle after our small gathering on November 4th in South Portland.  We all know that good …

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We Had a Delightful Luncheon Gathering in South Portland, Nov. 4th, 2023

November 2, 2023February 1, 2024

Nov 4, 2023 – It was a delightful HLAA DownEast chapter luncheon in South Portland.  It was a small group, five, but we chatted up a storm.  We talked about …

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In Person Event Way Down East – Deer Isle!

October 26, 2023November 5, 2023

Come on down!  DownEast, that is.   We continue to reach out to folks throughout Maine experiencing hearing loss. The forecst is for  beautiful day on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in …

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A Portland Social At Our Next Gathering in Portland, Sat. Nov. 4, 2023

September 30, 2023October 14, 2023

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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Inaugural Annual Get-Together on Sept 9, 2023 Was Loads of Fun!

September 12, 2023September 13, 2023

Our HLAA DownEast Chapter had its first annual ‘in person’ gathering at Riverfront Barbecue & Grille in Augusta and it was a wonderful luncheon!  Ten of  us made the long …

Inaugural Annual Get-Together on Sept 9, 2023 Was Loads of Fun! Read More...
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Walk4Hearing on Oct 1, 2023, in Boston, MA, or virtually.

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023

Walk4Hearing New England is a major event for HLAA. Please donate to team Down East to help us reach all Mainers about hearing loss activities, education, and support. Join us …

Walk4Hearing on Oct 1, 2023, in Boston, MA, or virtually. Read More...
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Help Us Celebrate In-Person! 1st Annual Get-Together on Sept 9, 2023, at Noon in Augusta.

August 19, 2023March 18, 2025

Over the past year or so, we have met many Mainers who want to learn how to communicate better in situations where hearing loss plays a role. However, this was …

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How Hearing Loss Affects Family Life. In-person in Ellsworth on Aug 15, 2023

July 28, 2023November 19, 2023

This is a presentation by Pat Dobbs for people with hearing loss and everyone they communicate with in Maine or beyond. Anyone can attend. RSVP is optional. Pat is the …

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Everyone is Invited to a Webinar: Over The Counter Versus Prescription Hearing Aids, July 26, 2023, 2:00 pm.

July 9, 2023July 16, 2023

Online webinar on Wednesday July 26, 2023, at 2:00 pm EDT. Webinar: Over The Counter Vs Prescription Hearing Aids. MaineCITE.org is hosting this presentation about how to choose OTC versus …

Everyone is Invited to a Webinar: Over The Counter Versus Prescription Hearing Aids, July 26, 2023, 2:00 pm. Read More...

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We are a 501 c(3) chapter of HLAA. Because no goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation, it is tax deductible.  We will add you to our mailing list and hope you learn things and participate!

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