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2015
Hearing Loss?
Let's Connect!
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELEBRATE MAY HEARING LOSS AWARENESS MONTH!
- LAKELAND CHAPTER: Recycled Hearing Aid Project
- SARASOTA CHAPTER EXPO: - A Success!
- FLORIDA SHARES: - Hearing Loss Stories
- LOOPING FLORIDA- Looping Advocacy in Action
- CRUISE SALE: Limited Time Only!
- SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Read all about it!
- HLAA-FL State Association Meeting and Social
- CURRENT EVENTS: Visit hlaa-fl.org and Facebook today!
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May 1, 2015
Monthly Chapter
Meetings
Statewide: click
here:
hlaa-fl.org calendar
of events
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MAY 10, 2015
Mother's Day!
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May 15, 2015
Hearing Loss
Stories Due!
AND
Joan Andrews
Scholarship
Deadline
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May 30,
2015
9:303:30
Hearing Loss Florida
State Association
Board Meeting
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May 30,
2015
4:30 pm
Hearing Loss Florida
State Association
Social
HEARING LOSS
ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA FLORIDA
BOARD
The purpose of this
program is to
collect new/used hearing aids,
clean/repair them and
offer them (at no cost)
to those who are
financially challenged
in the Lakeland Community.
HLAA-FL
Mission:
To open
the world of
communication
to people with
hearing loss by
providing
INFORMATION
EDUCATION
SUPPORT
and
ADVOCACY
FRIEND ON FACEBOOK
The Lakeland Chapter is in the process of launching a new program to
offer a gift of hearing to Lakeland residents. This program will collect,
inspect, clean, repair and provide hearing aids to those who are financially
challenged. One difference between this program and others is that it offers
additional supplies and services including: ear mold fitting, one year battery
supply, and post-fitting, including Aural Rehabilitation services at no cost to
the recipient.
The program is in a "proof-of-concept" phase and is funded by the Lakeland
Chapter. Should this program be successful, sponsorships/donations will be
required to continue the program.
The Hearing Aid Recycling Program is made possible through the cooperation
and participation of local hearing professionals
and hearing aid donors everywhere.
For information on how to donate new/used hearing aids click:
hla-lakeland.org/donate/hearing-aid-donation.
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SARASOTA EXPO SUCCESS!
A Story by Expo Attendee: John Prokop
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
I thought the HLAA Expo was another successful event for the Sarasota/Bradenton
hearing loss community. There were so many local vendors and professional
organizations all under one roof, at the same time, to meet and converse with.
The entire venue and purpose was "spot on" with its purpose to inform, advocate,
increase awareness, educate and network with the others from hearing loss
community and support systems.
The classes in the looped auditorium provided the opportunity for me to
experience the "loop technology." Any opportunity to experience this
technology reinforces its importance, effectiveness and increases our
awareness to lobby and promote, its continued growth and implementation
successfully. Experiencing it makes you a believer and gives you the knowledge to
articulate and advocate for its use. There were 2 loop vendors attending the expo,
that had a looped area in front of their booths to try it out. That was impressive.
The location was an excellent choice with ample parking and food trucks and
vendors available right there on the parking lot. The expo area was spacious,
well lit and ventilated, with an area for sitting, conversing and resting.
The auditorium for presentations was comfortable and they provided services
for Loop, CART and interpreters (The Mother lode Trifecta) for all presentations.
There were also refreshments and snacks available from the vendors and
the facility.
How nice it was to see the collaboration of so many professional reps from local
and national hearing loss advocates and organizations. My HLAA and ALDA
friends were all there among others, to spread the word, advocate and
support our cause.
All vendors were friendly and excited to share their products, services, or
their organization's information. Many had handouts and pamphlets
to share what they were all about. So much technology, equipment from
CapTel phones to personal hearing devices, and movie theatre listening and
viewing devices were out and available, to educate and help all participants
to see, touch, and learn what is available to improve our quality of life.
In closing I just want to say, attending the Expo was a wonderful way to
spend my Saturday. Attending made it so worthwhile. I am looking forward to
the next event.
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FLORIDA SHARES LET'S HEAR YOUR STORY! THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU!
This is your chance to share your own, unique story
about your hearing loss experience!
Every one of us either has hearing loss or knows someone who does. No two
stories are the same, but we all know the impact hearing loss has on our lives.
We want to hear from you about your journey or about someone you know
who is faced with hearing loss. This is your chance to be heard!
Stories must be submitted electronically to the attention of:
[email protected] by midnight May 15, 2015.
Visit the Hearing Loss Association of Florida facebook page, hlaa-fl.org
website and/or our monthly newsletter to see if your story is posted!
Stay tuned!
Click on the picture to visit the facebook page!
HEARING LOSS OUTREACH!
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Thank You, Florida Chapters, for Continuing
to Support HLAA's 35th
Year Celebration!
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LET YOUR HEARING LOSS AUDIENCE HEAR!
The Villages, Lakeland, Sarasota, and
Orlando Chapters
are advocating for
LET'S LOOP FLORIDA!
Hearing aids or cochlear implants alone will not ensure you can hear in public setting,
but looping will.
A hearing loop transmits sound through an electromagnetic signal that is picked up by
a telecoil in the hearing aid or cochlear implant. This simple, easy to use technology
reduces background noise and enables individuals with hearing loss
to effectively understand what is being communicated.
With support from consumers, audiologists and audio engineers can we make looping
happen and increase communication access for those with hearing loss.
Publix Makes Hearing Loop Technology
Available to ALL Stores!
After two years of testing, Publix Supermarkets officially endorsed Hearing Loop
solutions for any of their 1,098 stores in the southeastern United States who wish
to add the system.
Publix tested hearing loops with great success in 4 locations inside their stores:
pharmacy drop-off, pharmacy pick–up, customer service desk, and a checkout
register.
Installation of the system is at the discretion of the store manager. People
with hearing loss can alert their local PUBLIX to the benefits of hearing loops and
request they take advantage of the Loop Program instituted by Publix
management.
Florida Publix stores with this important technology already installed include:
Sun City
Longboat Key
Venice
The Villages
Ft Myers
Leesburg
Lady Lake
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
1) Talk directly with your Publix store manager about the benefits of hearing loops
2) Leave your comments at www.pubix.com (go to "About" on the bottom of the
landing page and click on "Contact Us")
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Time is running out!
BOOK A CRUISE OR CHANCE IT
TAKE YOUR PICK!
"Win a Cruise 4 Two"
The Allure departs from Ft. Lauderdale November 8, 2015, for an
8 day/7 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Win by raffle? Odds are 1:500 chance of winning!
A $10 donation per raffle ticket (6 for $50). Contact your local Chapter for
tickets today or contact our designated Cruise Team representative, Lynn
Rousseaue at: [email protected]. This is your opportunity to
“Win a Cruise 4 Two,” and to support our Florida Hearing Loss Outreach
Statewide.
Booking a Cruise? Contact Barbara Maher [email protected] or
call 800-800-7703 Extension:112 . Simply mention HLAA-Florida for the
group rate. A refundable deposit of $250 per person reserves your cabin
with full payment due August of 2015.
This is a Florida Fun Fundraiser to help local chapters and the HLAA Florida
State Association continued hearing loss outreach events. Join us for CART
captioning moments of fun at sea, and be a hearing loss advocate to
thousands aboard.
See you there!
Questions? Contact our designated Cruise Team representative, Lynn
Rousseaue, Gainseville Chapter
President at: [email protected].
Submitted by:
Gainesville Chapter (FL) [email protected].
ANNOUNCING OUR
2015
HLAA CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
HLAA-FL STATE SCHOLARSHIP:
On behalf of the HLAA-Florida State Association, we are pleased to
announce HLAA Florida and Lakeland Chapter member, Lauren
Giordano, is the winner of the 2015 Convention Scholarship donated
by Advocates for Better Hearing in memory of Bud and Katie Seegar!
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP:
National HLAA is proud to announce a fellow Florida HLAA and Orlando
Chapter member the winner! Dee Boleman has been awarded a 2015
Convention Scholarship from the Bob Branigin Scholarship Fund.
This Scholarship was established four years ago to honor Bob Branigin,
one of two HLAA members who has attended every Convention
(this will be the 30th!).
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! $300.00! APPLY TODAY FOR THE JOAN
ANDREWS SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2015 First time HLAA Convention attendees are welcome to apply for a
$300.00 Scholarship by May 15th, 2015! This HLAAFL scholarship became available for a second time when our original
2015 winner, Dee Boleman, won the National Scholarship!
Please respond directly to this email to request additional information on
how to apply. All applicants must be received by May 15, 2015.
HLAA-FLORIDA STATE
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
Saturday, May 30
9:30am - 3:30pm
Village Walk
8109 Camminare Way Sarasota, FL
Social to follow at 4:30pm
Anyone wishing to attend the meeting or social, please RSVP
to [email protected]
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HLAA- FLORIDA GROUP GATHERINGS
"Finding People Like Myself"
Chapters throughout the state meet monthly to assist those in the local community who
are impacted by hearing loss, including hearing family and friends.
Come socialize, listen to a variety of guest speakers and stay informed about the latest
assisted listening device technology.
There is no membership and/or hearing loss requirements to attend a meeting. All you
need is a desire to learn more about hearing loss. Join us!
CHAPTERS ARE LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Clearwater
Coral Springs
Fort Myers
Gainesville
Jacksonville
Lakeland
Miami
Orlando
Sarasota
Sun City Chapter
South Palm Beach
Tampa
Treasure Coast
Vero Beach
The Villages
Simply click on the location above for meeting dates, times and
contact information, or visit the Florida State Board website
at hlaa-fl.org.
THANK YOU FLORIDA
STATE CHAPTERS
AND
VOLUNTEERS
WHO ADVOCATE FOR THOSE IMPACTED
BY HEARING LOSS!
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Editor: Cynthia Moynihan
Date: April 28, 2015
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE A STORY
AND/OR INFORMATION IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, PLEASE CONTACT
US AT: [email protected]
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