InnoCaption is a free service for those with hearing loss making it possible to communicate using smartphones (Android and iPhone). Through the use of patented technology in conjunction with live stenographers, InnoCaption provides captioning
for those who may need assistance understanding the other party while using cell phones.
Our facilitator, Andriana Longwell, has worked at Mind Springs Health for 2 1/2 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Colorado Mesa University and a Certification in Addictions Counseling I. Andriana has been married for a year and has lived […]
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Mesa County Public Library
Central Branch Mesa Room
443 N. 6th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
The Western Colorado Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) was
awarded a grant from the Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the
amount of $7,562. […]
HLAA 2017 Convention to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah!
The Convention for 2017 will be in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 22 – 25, 2017. Mark your calendar today! This will be a great opportunity for people from the Western Slope to attend a National Convention. You don’t want to miss this event! The […]
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Colorado Walk4Hearing Date Announced!
Since 2006, more than 79,000 walkers have stepped up and raised over $12 million to support approximately 48 million people with hearing loss in the United States and funds national and local programs for people with hearing loss and their families. The 2017 walk in Colorado will be […]
May 6
Elaine Navratil is Corresponding Secretary for the Colorado Deaf Senior Citizens Coalition (CDSCC), a non-profit with a mission statement to build an independent housing complex for deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing senior citizens. The Coalition received a grant from Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide accessible communication accommodations […]
Upcoming Events – Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing!
June 3, 2017: Our grant project is due to be completed by the end of June. We will present the results of our community outreach. This is your opportunity to learn how the grant funds supported reaching more people who are deaf and hard […]
April 1
Lucas Marquardt is the Commissioner representing the hard of hearing on the Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH). The commission is sponsoring a grass roots campaign to advocate for insurance coverage for hearing aids in the state of Colorado. Lucas will give an update on the efforts and explain what […]
Upcoming Events – Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing!
March 4, 2017: Our speaker will be Dianna Shirley, from the local interpreting company Hands to Hear. Dianna is a sign language interpreter and will give us an overview of sign language basics including basics signs, sign language communication protocols, and the process for […]
Upcoming Events – Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing!
February 4, 2017: The Chapter will welcome Sandra Sharp, Business Outreach Specialist from the Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Sandra will discuss disability awareness within the Division with a focus on services provided for people with hearing loss.