June 8, 2023 – Online Zoom meeting, ‘Our Hearing Loss Challenges, Solutions, etc.’ moderated by Pat Dobbs.
Click here to watch the Zoom recording, which is captioned. Use passcode: ^tt0WCDD. You can download the recording’s audio + video files from that link.
May 16, 2023 – In-person `Living With Hearing Loss` by Margaret Myatt.
We learned quite a few things from Margaret, VP of HLAA Downeast Chapter, and Debra Bare-Rogers of Disability Rights Maine during this 1 hour session. Thanks to the Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library of Kennebunkport, ME, for providing space for this session. Follow this link to the Powerpoint presentation.
April 13, 2023 – Online G-Meet. `Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Support`
Presented by Carla White, AuD. Zoom, not recorded. Topics included:
- What is a cochlear implant (c.i.) and its history,
- How to determine whether this hearing technology will help you, and
- How to get support if you get a c.i. (e.g., SayWhatClub).
The important takeaway is that a cochlear implant is a treatment rather than a cure, and getting a c.i. is a journey (often 6 months per ear) which differs for everyone. [Read more…]
February 9, 2023 – Zoom meeting. ‘Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hearing Aids’ presented by Larry Medwetsky, Ph.D.
December 15, 2022 – In-person meeting, Ellsworth, Maine.
‘Strategies For Dealing With the Holidays’ presented by Pat Dobbs.
December 8, 2022 – Zoom meeting. ‘Understanding Your Audiogram’ presented by Brad Ingrao.
- Click here for a summary of presentation.
- About Brad Ingrao.
- Brad’s PowerPoint Presentation.
- Zoom meeting recording as posted on YouTube.
October 6, 2022 – In-person meeting, Ellsworth, Maine.
Open forum about living with hearing loss chaired by Pat Dobbs.
September 29, 2022 – Zoom meeting. 2022 HLAA Convention highlights presented by Margaret Myatt
June 17, 2022 – In-person meeting, Ellsworth, Maine Public Library.
Introductions and open discussion chaired by Pat Dobbs.
May 26, 2022 – Zoom meeting. Introductions and open discussion chaired by Pat Dobbs.
Well attended considering this was our very first public meeting. [No recording.]