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HLA-LA GOES BOWLING!
Our bowling get-together at Burbank's Pickwick Bowl was loads of fun! In case you missed it, here's some pictures from the event. Thanks to our Social Activities Chair, Stephanie Stansell, for planning a great day!
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HLA-LA Hearing
Loss Association of America is the nation's largest organization
for people with hearing loss. HLA-Los Angeles is one of more
than 200 chapters nationwide and our mission is to open the
world of communication through information, education, advocacy
and support.
We want you to know that you are not alone.
It is estimated that 1 out of 10 of us has some degree of hearing loss and this loss impacts every aspect of our lives. Our goal is to educate ourselves, our families, friends, co-workers, teachers, hearing health care providers, government agencies and others about hearing loss. While we promote the concept of self-help, we work to sensitize the general population
about the special needs of those with hearing loss, its nature
and causes.
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about us
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General Information:
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Calendar of Upcoming events:
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Saturday, April 28
RAP SESSION
9:30am–12pm
We will discuss the psychological effects of hearing loss, expanding on ideas presented by Dr. Alison Freeman at the March meeting.
Saturday, May 26
Veterans and
Hearing Loss
9:30am–12pm*
Dr. Dion Svihovec of the Greater L.A. VA Healthcare Center will share his experiences from over 30 years of teaching aural rehab to veterans with hearing loss.
Note: Steering Committee meeting follows regular meeting. All are welcome.
Saturday, June 30
HLAA National Convention Recap
9:30am–12pm
This meeting falls on the 5th Saturday of the month due to the Convention.
Convention scholarship recipients will recap their experiences from the HLAA Convention.
March Meeting Recap
Dr. Alison Freeman, licensed psychologist working with deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, discussed the emotional aspects of hearing loss and the importance of educating others about our needs. See transcripts here!
NOTE: HLA-LA meetings are held on the fourth Saturday each month, except for December and sometimes, May, when we have parties instead. Our November meeting often falls on the third Saturday of the month due to Thanksgiving. In 2012, June's meeting will fall on the 5th Saturday due to the National Convention June 21-24.
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FUTURE EVENTS
PEER GROUP COUNSELING GATHERING
Saturday, May 5
2:00-5:00pm
If you are looking for additional emotional support outside of our regular meetings, please join us for our second peer group session, hosted by Malik B. El-Amin. Discussion will go from 2 to 4 pm; social hour will begin at 4 pm and end promptly at 5 pm. Please bring a potluck dish to share. RSVP to the Yahoo group, or email Malik. Address to be provided when you RSVP.
FREE ADA SEMINAR
Saturday, May 12
9:30–11:00am
Thanks to Advocacy Chair Georgia Fleischer for arranging this meeting with the Disability Legal Rights Center, allowing us the opportunity to learn about our rights as hard-of-hearing individuals and make ourselves visible. If you would like to attend, please email Georgia. Seminar takes place at the Hall of the 80s Casassa Building, Loyola Law School, 919 Albany St., L.A. 90015. See campus map here! Park in the Loyola Law School lot, $5-$7.
LONG BEACH WALK4HEARING
Sunday, June 3
Registration at 9:00am
Walk at 10:00am
Click here to join HLA-LA’s team, the LA Stars. On the next page, click on “Find a team or walker”, type in “LA Stars” to register, and start raising money! A portion of all funds raised by our team will go to our chapter, so please walk with us!
HLAA NATIONAL CONVENTION
June 21-24
Providence, RI
Find all the details here about this extraordinary event and trade show for people with hearing loss, taking place this year at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
If you have ideas for social events, or would like to host a get-together, e-mail our Social Activities Chair, Stephanie Stansell.
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