The Western Colorado Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAAWCO) will NOT hold a meeting on Saturday, September 7th.
Instead, we encourage you to attend the quarterly meeting of:
Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind (CCDHHDB)
Thursday, September, 5th, 2019
Center for […]
This year the Chapter has shown several captioned videos at the meetings and discussed what we saw and heard.
This format has been successful and attendees have enjoyed the varied programs.
We continued to explore the topic of coping and resiliency when living with hearing loss […]
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or significant sources of stress.
Most people generally adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful conditions. What enables them to do so?
This program will focus on the […]
Hearing aid technology is constantly advancing, with many options available to help people with hearing loss. Pamela Kreps will give an update on current hearing aid technology including connectivity to other devices, improved programming options, and automated features. She will also give practical advice for […]
At January 2019 meeting we selected and watched an informative captioned video. We will do the same for the February meeting.
There are many on-line resources available to help people with hearing loss.
Topics range from types of hearing lost to devices to coping skills.
At this meeting we will […]
There are many on-line video resources available to help people with hearing loss. Topics range from types of hearing loss to devices to coping skills. At this meeting we will review some of the various websites videos, including those found at the national HLAA website: HearingLoss.org. Learning more […]
Lyra Repplinger will discuss updates in candidacy and hearing technology including cochlear implants, electro acoustic system and bone conduction solutions.
She will also share listening strategies and resources for improved hearing experience and outcomes when talking on the phone,
in noisy environments, and listening to music.
Lyra has her masters in […]
Hearing Loss issues are becoming more important in our nation. There are many levels of support and initiatives to help people with hearing loss. New technologies and new networks are forming to provide assistance and help.The program will be led […]
The Chapter will welcome Crystal Vaccaro, Outreach, Education & Installations Specialist for CapTel phones. The presentation will focus on their captioned telephones and solutions for multiple programs to help the deaf and hard of hearing community better communicate over the phone. Come learn more about this service […]
The chapter will welcome Luke Adams, Outreach Consultant – Hard of Hearing Specialty, from the Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH). He will talk about what the CCDHH does and can do for people […]