September Meeting

Saturday, Sept. 21, HLAA Convention Highlights

Our delegate to the National HLAA Convention, Binisha Shrestha, will share her experience at the June 2024 Convention in Phoenix. Koelbel Library, 1:00-3:00.

October Meeting

Saturday, Oct 19, Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants

Amy Holley, the Advanced Bionics CI Consumer Specialist and AB recipient will share the latest information on AB implants. Koelbel Library, 1:00-3:00.

November Meeting

Saturday, Nov. 16, Spencer Kontnik

Spencer is a Disability Rights Lawyer. He is the founding partner and attorney with Kontnik and Cohen, LLC. Spencer’s disability practice focuses primarily on working with Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing individuals. Spencer was born with a profound hearing loss. Koelbel Library, 1:00-3:00.

Past Meetings

Saturday, July 20, 2024

We will not have a meeting in July. Instead we have planned a fun field trip to the Aurora History Museum on Saturday, July 20th.
We will have a guided tour of the Mosaic of Cultures exhibit, "Aurora's Nepali Community". Meet at 11:00am at the museum. Museum entry and tour are free. After the tour, we will go to lunch at Bajeko Sekuwa - a Nepalese and Indian restaurant.

Saturday, June 15, 2024
1:00-3:00pm

This month our members will share a variety of assisted listening devices, speech-to-text apps, counter hearing loops, remote microphones and more. After the presentations there will be time for hand-on interacting and instruction on using these devices.

Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:00 - 3:00pm

Our next meeting will be Saturday, May 18, 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Koelbel Library in the Forum Theater.

Our presenters will be from WellPower:

• Emily Osan, MSW, Associate Director of Cultural and Linguistic Services

• Shannon Alicea, Interpretive Services Coordinator

WellPower's mission is Enriching Lives and Minds by Focusing on Strengths and Well-Being. Join us for an overview of WellPower's services and programs and learn more about how we work to ensure our services are accessible. The presentation will include ideas and suggestions for supporting individuals, couples, and families who are impacted by hearing loss.

You can view the slides from Well Power's presentation HERE

Sunday, April 21, 2024
1:00- 3:00pm

Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 21, 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Koelbel Library in the Forum Theater. Our speaker will be Sara Mathews, a doctor of audiology, specializing in Tinnitus Management.

Dr. Mathews will discuss the different stages of tinnitus habituation and what patients experience as they move through the stages. Exercises, guidance and treatment options will be shared for each stage.

To watch a recording of Sara's presentation, CLICK HERE.

Saturday, March 16, 2024
1:00 - 3:00pm

Our speaker will be Jennifer McBride discussing “The Emotional Experience of Hearing Loss”

How can we help ourselves and each other with the often “hidden disability” we deal with every day? Learn some coping strategies and share your wisdom.

To watch a recording of Jennifer's presentation, CLICK HERE.

Saturday, February 17, 2024
1:00 - 3:00pm
Our speaker will be Hillary Embry from CapTel.
Come and learn how you can get a free captioned telephone, the new models available, Relay Colorado and more.

Saturday, January 20, 2024
1:00 - 3:00pm
Our speaker will be Tiffany Storrs, author, actress, and award winning hearing health advocate.
Author of "Adaptability - A true story about turning pain into purpose".
To watch a recording of Tiffany's presentation, Click Here.

SPEAKER ARCHIVES

2023 Meetings