Page Updated November 21, 2023 (NEW in red)
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Welcome to Our Website!We are Colorado's Voice for People with Hearing Loss providing 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 that hold FREE monthly and/or periodic meetings and socials for the community.
Additionally, all chapters work at the local and State level for communication access, public policy, research, public awareness, and service delivery related to hearing loss. For Chapter Meeting Details, Chapter contacts, Websites, and Facebook pages and Newsletters, scroll down to
"Details for Meetings and Socials"
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. November Newsletter - click here
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All Chapters work at the local and State level for communication access, public policy, research, public awareness, and service delivery related to issues of hearing loss. |
Details on Meetings and Socials
Want to receive Chapter newsletters? Click on the "Contact" link for each Chapter below to subscribe.
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MEETS: periodic Sundays
WHERE: Varies (see below) |
Contact: HLAABoulder@gmail.com
Facebook - click here continuously posting new content e-Newsletter - click here October 2023 |
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MEETS: Second Tuesday of the Month
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Community Room at East Library 5550 E. Union Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
Contact - Vickie HLAAColoradoSprings@outlook.com
Website - click here continuously posting new content Facebook - click here continuously posting new content |
December 16, 2023 - "Mountain Magi" - a live holiday performance with Muskrat, an 1800s Colorado trapper - You won't want to miss this!
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MEETS: Third Saturday of the Month
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Koelbel Library Forum Theater 5955 S Holly Street Centennial, CO 80121 |
Contact - Marilyn Weinhouse HLADenver@gmail.com
Website - click here continuously posting new content Facebook - click here continuously posting new content |
December 16, 2023 - Holiday Party at Blue Bonnet Restaurant, 457 S. Broadway, Denver 80209
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For the Calendar of HLAA National Webinars, click here
Follow national HLAA on their Facebook page, click here! |
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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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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This symbol designates that a movie has Open Captions
Enjoy going to Open Caption movies statewide
PS: let the theater know how much you appreciate open captions! |
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Everyone Can Enjoy Open Captions at the Movies - Read AARP's article here
Hearing Aids Available Over-the-Counter Directly o Consumers without a Prescription 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.
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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Hearing Life - HLAA's Magazine for Better Hearing
NEW - 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
Check Back for Pictures from the HLAA Convention 2023 that was held in New Orleans! |
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
