Nov 14, 2024 – Terrific Online Zoom Meeting With Tips and Tricks on How to Survive the Holidays With Hearing Loss
We had a well attended Zoom meeting regarding all those large and noisy holiday gatherings. Yup, hard to hear environments. It is difficult! And we all shared ideas on how to survive. What delightful sharing and conservation we had! Thank you, Thomas, for recording the meeting and we are all invited to experience the discussion again by clicking the link below. And believe me … You are not alone. We are all challenged by large gatherings.
Click on this link to view the meeting recording.
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Oct 6, 2024 – Walk4Hearing in Boston, MA.
DownEast HLAA Maine team raised $1667 for the 2024 Boston Walk4Hearing (closest to our state). Roster Margaret Myatt – Captain, Andy Chandler. Maine folks may participate in these annual events in-person or virtually. Since 2006, these Walks have been the largest event of HLAA to raise funds for education, advocacy, and support for those dealing with hearing loss. They are our community of support in action: raising awareness, breaking down barriers to hearing health, and empowering people with hearing loss nationwide. #Walk4Hearing
September 28, 2024 – HLAA DownEast Represented at Deaf Culture Festival, Falmouth Maine
We had a wonderful time at the Deaf Culture Festival that was held on Mackworth Island, Baxter School for the Deaf in Falmouth, Maine. We had a booth and had much traffic – people were very interested in who we are. And we had candy bowls too. Andy, Margaret, and Pat were there and interested guests included Elaine, Candace, and a few others from our mailing list. And, we made contact with several new people that want to join our ranks. How about that? Below are photos from the event. Click on image for larger view. Let’s do this next year!!
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July 18, 2024 – Highlighting Hearing Technology at MILL Museum in Lewiston – Museum of Innovation, Learning, and Labor
We had thin attendance at the MILL Museum, but folks that did go enjoyed an in depth, personalized tour of mill history, art, and community participation in Lewiston Strong commemorative projects. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at Baxter Brewery. Because attendance was so thin, we will be developing a survey to ask people: Where is the best place to meet? Can you bring a friend to in-person and/or Zoom events? What do you want to learn about hearing loss and other questions. Coming soon!
June 20, 2024 – Recap of `Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Hearing Aids in Maine?`
We had a wonderful meeting Zoom meeting, with 4 guest speakers and 2 ASL interpreters! However, Thunderstorms throughout much of Maine knocked several folks out and split recording of meeting. We’re working hard to get you this important info. Below is a link to the Introductions and beginning of the presentations. (3:54)
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Below is a link to the remainder of the persentations with Powerpoint slides and discussions. (1:23:29)
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1. The State of Maine Statute §4255 – by Pamela Stutch, Attorney, Consumer Health Care Division, Maine Bureau of Insurance. The problem is Maine passed a statute that applies to a thin slice of insured people. This is bad in a way, but could instruct employed folks on how to find out if they are eligible for hearing aid insurance. 2. State Resources – by Terry Morrell, Director of Division for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened. This division also provides Legal Interpreters, e.g. ASL for deaf. He also oversees the hearing aid program at vocational rehabilitation. 3. What about medicare? – by Ann Shea, Eastern Area Agency of Aging, Maine. 4. What about ‘normal insurance’? – by Mike Pasquini, licensed health and life insurance agent. Special thanks to:
Marisa Zastrow and Polly Lawson – ASL Interpreters, via Mary Jane Grant Sign Language Interpreting Services, LLC.
June 2024 – Our Vice President, Margaret Myatt, spoke on Maine Points, WGAN. with Danny Martignetti on WGAN’s Talking Points
Our Vice President, Margaret Myatt, spoke on Maine Points, WGAN. with Danny Martignetti on WGAN’s talking points during the first week on June, 2024. She and Danny chatted informally about what is happening with our new chapter and hopefully everyone listens – especially hearing loss folks. The radio image link below brings you to the Maine Points audio that lasts about 28 minutes. 