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We are Colorado's 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
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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Hearing Loss? AI to the Rescue
By Paula DeJohn, HLAA Denver Chapter Newsletter Editor AI, with its ability to record vast amounts of data and to “learn” which facts to choose in a given instance, is ripe for application to health care—and that includes hearing care.
Vinaya Manchaiah, AuD, MBA, PhD, professor and director of audiology at the University of Colorado Hospital, Read more here |
New Advisory Group in Colorado for People with Hearing Loss
The Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB), holds monthly Advisory Group 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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Participation is for individuals with hearing loss to address our need for statewide services, including communication access and accommodations, as well as the many other issues we face. CART is provided.
If you are interested in being part of this virtual group, email [email protected]. Please consider becoming involved to help advocate and improve the services of CCDHHDB for those with hearing loss. - Vickie, HLAA Colorado Springs |
Read more - "What we need now" by Paula DeJohn, HLAA Denver member and newsletter editor.
New National Hearing Accessibility Resource
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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Two New Colorado Online 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. For questions or to register, email Jennifer McBride at [email protected] and then type “HLAA HOPE” in the subject line to receive the Zoom link. |
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If you are interested in future gatherings, please email Jennifer so we can keep you in the loop.
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Partner Support Group
Online peer support group for people who are partners of someone with hearing loss. For questions, or if you or someone you know might be interested in this kind of group, email Deb Lamfers at [email protected] and type “HLAA Partners” in the subject line. |
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