NEW Information! IN-PERSON CHAPTER MEETINGS are BACK for Colorado Springs and Denver Chapters
This page was updated June 02, 2023 (updates in red)
This page was updated June 02, 2023 (updates in red)
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Welcome to Our Website!We are Colorado's Voice for People with Hearing Loss for Information, Education, Support, and Advocacy! |
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The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA),
a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is the nation’s leading organization representing people with hearing loss. The Mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 48 million (20 percent) of Americans have some degree of hearing loss. It is the third most prevalent chronic health condition in older adults, after arthritis and heart disease, making it an issue of national concern. Have questions and need information about hearing loss? Click here!
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Colorado Has Four Chapters
Read February's e-News - click here
Facebook - click here
Facebook page - click here
All Chapters work at the local and State level for communication access, public policy, research, public awareness, and service delivery related to hearing loss. Find out more of what's happening in chapters in Colorado as well as chapters across the country and HLAA. Scroll down to see calendar links. More information for each Chapter, their Facebook, website link, contact person or to sign up to receive any or each Chapters' newsletters, click here. |
Colorado In-Person Chapter Meetings are BACK!
section updated 05/22/223
WHEN: Third Saturday of the Month
WHERE: Koelbel Library Forum Theater 5955 S Holly Street Littleton, CO 80121 Upcoming Meetings: Monday, June 12, 1:00-3:00 International Hearing Dogs See our Facebook page for information CONTACT: Marilyn Morse Weinhouse HLADenver@gmail.org or call 720 295-8581 Click here for Website Like us on Facebook |
WHEN: Second Tuesday of the Month
WHERE: The Independence Center 729 S Tejon St Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, June 13th
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What Could be Better than Public Venues that have
Hearing Loops Installed?
....Knowing Where They Are!!
Read how you can use Google Maps to find hearing loops here
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Hearing Aids Available Over-the-Counter
Directly to Consumers without a Prescription
Directly to Consumers without a Prescription
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Interview with Debbie Mohney, HLAA Colorado State Coordinator Click here for video By Katie Pelton, KKTV 11 News.Colorado Springs Used by Permission |
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available! What you need to know.
The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids to be sold directly to consumers without them needing a medical exam or fitting...
In a historic move, you can now purchase over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription! Experts tell 11 News this opens up so many more options for people dealing with some hearing loss, particularly those whose auditory issues weren’t considered severe enough in the past to qualify for hearing aids. ...Earlier this month, 11 News’ Katie Pelton sat down with Debbie Mohney, the president of the Boulder chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America, to discuss who is a good candidate for over-the-counter hearing aids and what people should know if considering getting them.
Below is their full conversation:
KATIE PELTON: TELL US ABOUT THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AND YOUR ROLE WITH THE BOULDER CHAPTER IN OUR STATE. YOU ARE ALSO THE COLORADO STATE CHAPTER COORDINATOR?
Debbie: “Hearing Loss Association of America, also known as HLAA, is a non-profit organization focused on consumers who have hearing loss. Their website has a wealth of information about hearing loss and technology to help people hear better, and they do a lot of advocacy to ensure that we have access to technology, including over-the-counter hearing aids. “I’m the President of the HLAA - Boulder chapter. I do have hearing loss; I’m a consumer. We have four chapters in Colorado: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Western Colorado.”
PELTON: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE ROLLOUT OF OVER-THE-COUNTER HEARING AIDS?
Debbie: “I’m excited because over-the-counter hearing aids mean adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will have more choices. They won’t have to see a doctor or hearing health care provider first. “In our chapter, I’ve had people come to us with mild hearing loss; they know they aren’t hearing well, but when they go to the audiologist, they don’t have enough hearing loss to qualify for hearing aids. Access to the over-the-counter hearing aids mean that they can start using hearing aids earlier and adjust to them before their hearing loss gets worse. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to other serious illnesses, isolation and cognitive decline. “It’s important also for consumers to learn about over-the-counter hearing aids and check for return policies before purchasing.”
PELTON: WHO WOULD THESE HELP? IS THIS MAINLY FOR FOLKS WHO HAVE MILD HEARING LOSS?
Debbie: “Over-the-counter hearing aids are aimed at people with mild to moderate hearing loss. If someone is on the fence about hearing aids, this could be a really good first step.”
PELTON: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR FOLKS WHO MAY BE CONSIDERING THE DEVICES? DO YOU THINK THEY SHOULD SEE AN AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIST FIRST? I’M SURE IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET THE CORRECT KIND.
Devvie: “I always urge people to see their ENT -- ear, nose and throat doctor -- and an audiologist, and it never hurts to have a baseline hearing test. If there’s something more serious going on, it’s also better to catch that, too.”
PELTON: HEARING LOSS IMPACTS A LOT OF AMERICANS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO MAY BE ON THE FENCE ABOUT REACHING OUT TO THEIR DOCTOR?
Debbie: “I’m a big advocate about learning all you can about hearing loss. It’s important to know that primary doctors may not know much about hearing loss, and it’s not common for doctors to ask their patients either. If you or others around you notice you’re not hearing well, it’s time to have your hearing checked out. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to do something about it. The earlier you can start getting used to hearing aids, the better.”
For more information on over-the-counter hearing aids, click here. Copyright 2022 KKTV. All rights reserved.
Open Caption (OC) Movies in Colorado
Enjoy going to Open Caption movies statewide
PS: let the theater know how much you appreciate open captions! |
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Hearing Loops in Colorado
Mission Statement
"To bring people together to promote, support, educate, and create consistent use of hearing loops in Colorado"
Click here to find out more! |
Telecoil Handout: "Telecoils Improve Hearing Aids Dramatically!"
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HLAA National
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Check out the NEW HLAA Communication Access
in Health Care page and How to Invite YOUR Healthcare Providers to Connect with HLAA Communication Access in Health Care Program |
Do you or have you had problems communicating to anyone in the health care medical field about any of your healthcare issues due to your hearing loss and lack of effective communication in person, over the phone, or patient portal? Click Here for More
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So, You and Your Hearing Loss are Going to the Hospital -
Guide for Effective Communication in Health Care Settings
Everything You Need to Know, including:
- Communication and Access Plan (CAP)
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Provider Responsibilities
- and More!
Click here
DID YOU KNOW?
HLAA has Branded Special-Interest Groups
Learn more at: https://hlaagroups.hearingloss.org/g/HLAA
or email Carla Beyer-Smolin at cbeyer-smolin@hearingloss.org.
Veterans Across America
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More Groups...HLAA Advocacy - https://hlaagroups.hearingloss.org/g/HLAAAdvocacy
HLAA Leaders - https://hlaagroups.hearingloss.org/g/HLAALeaders HLAA Newsletter Editors - https://hlaagroups.hearingloss.org/g/HLAANewsletterEditors HLAA Tech - https://hlaagroups.hearingloss.org/g/HLAATech
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HLAA Expands their Virtual Community and Calendar
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Be sure to Follow HLAA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HearingLossAssociation/
Hearing Life - HLAA's Magazine for Better Hearing
updated 06/02/2023
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Cochlear Implants Changing Lives - Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) members and cochlear implant (CI) users, share their personal stories with us.
Health Care Communication Access - Ensuring Communication Access in Health Care for Patients with Hearing Loss.
Advocacy - HLAA Fights for the Next Step in Communications Accessibility
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Click here to Read Past Hearing Life Issues
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HLAA Offers FREE Educational and Product/Service Webinars
All Webinars are Captioned and Recorded. For upcoming and past webinars, click here
