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.
Hearing Loss Association of America welcomed a new branch to the HLAA family on Feb 28, 2023. President Pat Dobbs and VP Margaret Myatt joined with other leaders to set …
HLAA Downeast Chapter is Official! Read More...Everyone is invited to attend this online event on Thursday April 13, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT. For the Zoom link or more information, contact Pat Dobbs …
Online Event April 13, 2023, 7:00 pm: Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Support Read More...On Feb 9, 2023, our chapter hosted a fascinating two-our Zoom presentation by Larry Medwetsky, Ph.D entitled ”Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hearing Aids” all about recent advances …
Recap of “Advances in Hearing Aids” of Feb 9, 2023 Read More...For anyone that’s affected by hearing loss, the Maine Hearing Loss Support Group welcomes you to join our Zoom meeting about hearing aids. February 9, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30pm …
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hearing Aids – Feb 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm Read More...Our Chapter is Invited! Wednesday, January 18, 2023 DownEast Chapter has been invited to a Zoom session from our President’s Pat Dobbs, old chapter, HLAA Morris County, New Jersey. What …
We Are Invited-January 18, 2023-Morris County Chapter and HLAA’s Sheri Eberts Read More...Back in 2019 the Maine legislature passed a statute requiring private insurers to cover the cost of hearing aids. The law took effect on New Year’s Day, 2020. Private health …
Hearing Aid Insurance Coverage in Maine – 2019 Statute Read More...This is wonderful news! Find your loop! What Are Hearing Loops? Hearing loops are user-friendly assistive listening systems that offer easy, immediate, discreet communication access and universal hearing aid compatibility. …
Find Your Loop! Google Maps is Now Indexing “Assistive Hearing Loops” Read More...We had a marvelous Zoom meeting last Thursday with about a dozen hard-of-hearing folks from all over Maine. We were from South Portland, Deer Isle, Dixmont, Kennebunkport, etc. Even though …
Audiograms, Improved Hearing Possibilities – What We Learned From Brad Ingrao on Dec 8, 2022. Read More...Disability Rights Maine (DRM) is looking for individuals to attend the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Health Access Focus Group on December 13, 2022, 4:00 -6:00 pm, at MECDHH in Falmouth. …
Time Sensitive! Disability Rights Maine (DRM) is looking for Volunteers Read More...Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and let’s all get through the holiday hearing challenges with happiness and enthusiasm. The holiday season can be very stressful for someone with a hearing loss. …
December Madness – Tips on How to Communicate and Stay Sane During the Holidays. Read More...