September 14, 2010 - Daytime meeting 11am and Evening meeting
7 pm
HLAA Milwaukee convention wrapup...
Inspiring is the word!
Be inspired as you hear HLAA/Rochester members report on their impressions
of the annual Hearing Loss Association of America convention held June 17-20
in Milwaukee.
The chapter meetings on Tuesday, September 14 at 11am and 7 pm feature reprises
of what people saw, attended, and participated in at the convention.
Presenters are: Kelly Barrett
Laura Chaba
Peter Fackler
Barbara Gates
Ginger Graham
Jeannette Kanter
Barbara Law
Sue Miller
Mary Ellen Tait
The host venue was Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel, connected to the
Convention Center with a skyway (like in Rochester.) Supposedly less walking
was involved than in Nashville. This year HLAA emphasized “young adults” with
hearing loss, and these folks have posted blogs which can be read on the
HLAA.org site.
Each conference goer saw and participated in their own individual activities,
thus no two reports are identical. In an unusual format, presenters will
use three words to describe their opinion of the convention; review the most
important thing they learned and how they learned it; and describe the most
memorable event experienced there and why it impressed them.
About forty workshops on five tracks encompassed advocacy and access, hearing
technology, medical issues, relationships and communication, and young adults.
Topics included “How to pay for hearing aids,” Movie captioning,” and “Hearing
loss or dementia?” Additionally, participants viewed the most comprehensive
exhibits around on products for hearing loss, attended receptions and socials,
and met other HLAA members from all over the country who understood their
hearing disability.
“Oktoberfest,” drawing on the city’s German heritage,
was the theme of the banquet, complete with polka music. Those interested
in motorcycles could attend a tour of the Harley Davidson Museum.
HLAA-Rochester chapter meetings are held in the vestry room at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, East Ave. at Westminster Road, across from George Eastman
House. Enter through rear door.
All programs are Audiolooped. Those needing a sign language interpreter
should contact Linda Siple at 585 475 6712.
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HLAA SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2010
HLAA Day at the Rochester Red Wings - July 20, 2010
Buffalo vs Rochester - Game starts at 12:05
Cost is $ 5.50 - RSVP to Barb Law by July 9, 2010 at
381-8640
HLAA Picnic - Sunday, August 22 at Miller's Cottage
at Keuka Lake
RSVP to Barb Law by August 13 - 381-8650 - See directions to
cottage in June Newsletter. 1 pm to 6 pm. Bring a dish to pass.
SOCIAL TIME FOR HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF.
3rd Wednesday of each month:
Matinee show at Loew's Webster Theater to attend the movie showing in
"Rear Window Captioning" format.
The early afternoon show is between noon and 2:30 pm.
You need to check
the D&C paper that morning for the title of the movie being shown, and
the exact time.
Then, off to a local restaurant afterwards for an early supper and
social time. You'll still be home by dark! Hope to see you there!
Ginger Graham, Theatre Committee
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HLAA programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue
and Westminster Road, across from George Eastman House. Enter door at rear
of church, go up a few steps and enter room on right. Refreshments available.
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Questions: Call (585) 266-7890 or visit www.hlaa-rochester-ny.org.
Hearing Loss Association of America (formerly SHHH) is a nationwide
organization for people with hearing loss, opening the world of communication
through information, education, support, and advocacy.
