Page updated May 9, 2025
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HLAA Colorado - Your Voice for People
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Colorado has four Chapters - Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Grand Junction.
We work at the local and State level for communication access, public policy, research, public awareness, and service delivery for people with hearing loss |
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- We hold FREE monthly meetings and socials for the hearing loss community. Our meetings are free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend whether you have hearing loss or no hearing loss at all.
- Our meetings use Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) that includes a professionally-installed hearing loop, assistive listening devices (ALDs), and live CART or automated speech-recognition (ASR) captioning.
The Denver Tinnitus Support Group meets once/month on Zoom.
Sign up for their emails with Rich Marr at [email protected].
We have a special speaker his Monday, 12th that should be very interesting.
Sign up for their emails with Rich Marr at [email protected].
We have a special speaker his Monday, 12th that should be very interesting.
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New Webinar from HLAA
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Although hearing loss is a physical condition, it is considered primarily a communication disability. It can have profound effects beyond just your ears—ranging from emotional well-being and personality traits to relationships, social connections and employment.
This webinar is part of HLAA’s Beyond Your Ears campaign to raise awareness of the importance of treatment and support for hearing loss in May—coinciding with Better Hearing Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. |
Panelists will discuss this important topic affecting a growing number
of people and take your questions. |
Two Upcoming Annual National Conventions for People with Hearing Loss 
Don't miss HLAA Annual Convention in Indianapolis!
For all the information, click here Advance registration available online through May 14th |
ALDA Annual Convention in Denver!
For more information about ALDA and to Register for the Convention, click here. Early bird rate ends June 30th |
New - Hearing Accessibility Resource
Based right here in Colorado!
Center for Hearing Access (CHA) is a National Nonprofit Center Focusing on Assistive Listening Systems for People
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The Mission is to pursue the understanding and adoption of those principles, practices, designs, and technologies that best realize a world in which seamless and simple hearing access is available to everyone with hearing loss so they can participate fully across all aspects of daily life.
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Find information on:
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New resource especially for:
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Let’s Loop Colorado! provides education, information, and no-cost presentations in the community about hearing loops, FM, and Infrared systems from a consumer perspective. Assistive Listening Systems provide clear speech for people with hearing loss and ADA communication access in public and private facilities. Consumers prefer hearing loops for their ease of use and convenience.
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Colorado Support Groups
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This is an open forum, peer-facilitated group for conversation and additional support from others coping with their own unique experience of hearing loss in a confidential setting.
Boulder Chapter - Contact Debbie Meetings will resume in the fall. ________________ Denver Chapter - Contact Jennifer (type “HLAA HOPE” in the subject line) Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. |
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Partner Support Group
Online peer support group for people who are partners of someone with hearing loss. For questions,email Deb Lamfers (type “HLAA Partners” in the subject line) |
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Tinnitus Support Group meets virtually on Zoom
once per month. Sign up for their emails with Rich Marr at rmarr5275@gmail. |
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Colorado Community Group for People with Hearing Loss
The Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB) holds monthly virtual meetings with members from the Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver HLAA Chapters, as well as other people around the state with hearing loss.
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The group is for Colorado individuals with lived-experience-hearing-loss who communicate orally. We discuss the barriers we face in the community and seek solutions in regard to statewide services for communication access and accommodations in everyday life, and especially in healthcare. CART is provided.
If you are interested in being part of this virtual group, email [email protected]. |
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HEY, Siri! ... What's New?
With Apple Intelligence, Siri can now make captioned cell phone calls with InnoCaption
(InnoCaption is the free, versatile smartphone captioning service for the deaf and hard of hearing community. InnoCaption offers the choice of automated speech recognition technology, or stenographers (CART) to provide faster and more accurate captioning on every call. For more information and to download the app, click here.)
No need to scroll through contacts. InnoCaption v4.1.17 now supports Siri, allowing you to make calls using voice commands for a hands-free experience.
To use this feature, make sure to update to the latest iOS version (iOS 18).
Please note that this feature may not work on all iPhone models.
(InnoCaption is the free, versatile smartphone captioning service for the deaf and hard of hearing community. InnoCaption offers the choice of automated speech recognition technology, or stenographers (CART) to provide faster and more accurate captioning on every call. For more information and to download the app, click here.)
No need to scroll through contacts. InnoCaption v4.1.17 now supports Siri, allowing you to make calls using voice commands for a hands-free experience.
To use this feature, make sure to update to the latest iOS version (iOS 18).
Please note that this feature may not work on all iPhone models.
How it Works:
Click here for a demonstration.
- Activate Siri by saying, "Hey Siri," or pressing the Side/Home button.
- Use voice commands like:
- "Hey Siri, call (contact) using InnoCaption"
- Siri will confirm and dial the call through InnoCaption.
Click here for a demonstration.
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