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.
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...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 …
And We Had Another Delightful Luncheon Gathering – This One In Deer Isle, Nov. 11th, 2023 Read More...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 …
We Had a Delightful Luncheon Gathering in South Portland, Nov. 4th, 2023 Read More...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 …
In Person Event Way Down East – Deer Isle! Read More...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 …
A Portland Social At Our Next Gathering in Portland, Sat. Nov. 4, 2023 Read More...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...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...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 …
Help Us Celebrate In-Person! 1st Annual Get-Together on Sept 9, 2023, at Noon in Augusta. Read More...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 …
How Hearing Loss Affects Family Life. In-person in Ellsworth on Aug 15, 2023 Read More...Date: July 26, 2023, Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET It is estimated that 15% of American adults have hearing loss or difficulty hearing. People living with hearing difficulties often …
Webinar: Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids Read More...