Daytime meeting 11a.m. “Coping with hearing loss: a panel
discussion” Jeannette Kanter, facilitator
The average person waits about seven years before beginning to cope somewhat
constructively with a hearing loss. Many cope by doing nothing; others, by
delaying until their loss is severe. The “stars” take action
immediately. This panel presentation touches on all these interventions.
Panelists are:
Michelle Gross - Retired from a long career in sports physical
therapy, she has become one of our most active members. Her hearing loss
began when she
was 12 years old and continues to the present.
Shamai Kanter earned his Ph. D. in Philosophy and Religion
from Brown University and has been a practicing rabbi since his ordination
in 1955. He spent 21
years as spiritual head of Temple Beth El. He has extensive experience with
hearing loss because his wife, Jeannette, has been severely hard of hearing
since the 1970’s. Shamai was fitted with two hearing aids two years
ago.
Lynn Hudson has had a hearing loss since childhood and
has worn
hearing aids most of his life. He obtained a cochlear implant in 2007.
(This presentation is Audiolooped.)
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Evening meeting 7:00p.m. “Ask the audiologist ” Quartet
of professional audiologists
“Ask the audiologist” is a repeat of a hugely popular and informative
presentation, completely impromptu and unrehearsed. “Ask the questions
and hopefully we’ll have the answer or can direct you to the source
where you can get an answer,” says panelist John McNamara. To simplify
things, you are asked to submit your questions about hearing loss in writing
for the panel to explore.
This panel consists of:
John McNamara Au.D. Owner of Ontario Hearing Instruments/Audiology
Associates since 1989, whose business specializes in hearing diagnostics,
amplification,
assistive listening devices and home service.
Stephen Hart Au.D. Founded Hart Hearing Centers in 1977.
The firm has five locations throughout Monroe County with five audiologists
and eight support
staff.
Sheila Dalzell Au.D. Audiologist with Dalzell’s Hearing
Centers since 1979. Earned her Au.D. from University of Florida.
Catherine Clark Au.D., moderating the panel, is with the
Communication Studies and Services Dept. at National Technical Institute
for the Deaf where she
specializes in cochlear implants.
(This presentation is Audiolooped, sign language interpreted, real time
captioned)
Those needing a sign language interpreter should contact Linda Siple at
585 475 6712.
All programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of East
Avenue and Westminster Road, across from George Eastman House. Both programs
have the induction loop for those with a T-switch.
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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 evening show is between 4:00 and 5:30pm. 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.
