January 6, 2009
Evening Meeting Cancelled
Due to a special event at St. Paul's, we are not
able to meet in the church that evening. Daytime meeting
will be held as scheduled at 11 AM.
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25th ANNIVERSARY OF HLAA -
ROCHESTER CHAPTER
A very special celebration took place on Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2008 at
the Clark House in Penfield. About 80 members of the Hearing Loss Association
of America--Rochester Chapter came together to commemorate the last 25 years
of an organization described as not only one of support, education and advocacy
but a group who found the most endearing friendships among its members.
As you entered the Clark House, you were greeted at the door and given a program.
Entering the party room, you were immediately aware of the festive mood brought
about by the balloons and flowers from the ARC Florist.
The first stop to make was to view the memorabilia table laden with 25 years
worth of articles, scrapbooksand a trip down memory lane.
Several local dignitaries sent proclamations to our organization to recognize
the many years of service tot hose with a hearing loss in our community and
beyond. Proclamations arrived
from the City of Rochester,The County of Monroe, the Governor of NYS, as
well as Assemblyman David Koon presented one from the NYS Assembly.
While you enjoyed a cool drink and wonderful hors d'oeuvres being passed, Marcia
Dugan, Chairperson of this gala gathering, invited five past HLAA presidents
to share highlights of the past 25 years. Those leaders included Laura Chaba,
Mary Chizuk, Brian Fox, Barbara Law and Sue Miller.
A number of charter members were among the attendees including Hal Hood, Jeannette
Kanter, Sue Miller, Bill Rae and Vern Thayer. Mark Hargrave sent along his lovely
wife, Bobbi, to represent him in his absence.
A big THANK YOU to all those members who worked
in any way to bring this celebration to fruition.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* HLAA Awards Scholarships to 10 Students with Hearing
Loss
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New Rochester
HLAA Chapter Brochure
Learn
more about our chapter
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View
the updated Rochester HLAA Patient Brochure
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Captioned
Telephone News
Sprint WebCapTel® Solution Shows
Captions over the Internet During Phone Calls; Facilitating
Easier Conversations
Sprint WebCapTel is a web-based service that allows a person
who can speak but has difficulty hearing over the phone to
read word-for-word captions of their call on a web browser
during the call, while at the same time hearing the other person
using any telephone.
A user would make or receive calls while logged into a website
(www.sprintcaptel.com) and hear the person on the other line
using their own cell phone, desk phone, cordless phone, or even
an amplified phone. The user (if they have any residual hearing)
hears the person speaking through any telephone, not through
the internet or web browser. During the call, captions appear
on the user's web browser.
What equipment does one need to make or receive calls on WebCapTel?
A user only needs three things:
A computer with web browser
An internet connection to the computer
A working telephone that can receive calls
Click here: Sprint
Web CapTel: Welcome
Click here to learn more about New
York Relay and Captel.
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Mission
HLAA, Rochester (formerly SHHH) is the Rochester, NY chapter of a national
organization. Formed in 1983, we have over 200 members who join together
to help themselves
and each other live as fully as we can with our hearing loss through
education, advocacy, and community support. Our members come from all
walks of life. HLAA, Rochester Chapter is a not-for-profit volunteer group.
Telephone (585) 266-7890
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Daytime and evening HLAA presentations are located at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Road, 14607, on the corner
of East Avenue and Westminster, across the street from George Eastman House.
Enter church at rear,
go upstairs, turn right and enter Vestry Room where HLAA
meetings are held. Refreshments served. Free.
Please call the HLAA hotline if you have questions. (585) 266-7890.
Please
become a member:
Rochester Chapter Membership: $10
Harrison Hood, Treasurer
145 Regatta Drive
Webster, NY 14580-9017
For more information, contact:
HLAA, Rochester Chapter
240 Lake Shore Blvd. Ext.
Rochester, NY 14617-1608
585-266-7890
National membership information:
http://www.hearingloss.org/membership/
National membership: $35
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