December Holiday Party!

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
12:00 - 2:00pm

Family and Friends Welcome!
Blue Bonnet Restaurant - 457 S. Broadway, Denver 80209
On Broadway between W Alaska Pl and W Virginia Ave
https://www.bluebonnetrestaurant.com/

See menu here: https://www.bluebonnetrestaurant.com/menu

Please RSVP to hladenver@gmail.com.

November Meeting

Saturday, Nov. 16, Spencer Kontnik

IMPORTANT - Time Change & Room Change: This meeting will be 10:00am-12:00pm in the Koelbel Library, Meeting Room B.

Spencer is a Disability Rights Lawyer. He is the founding partner and attorney with Kontnik and Cohen, LLC. He will be discussing the state of disability accommodation law in Colorado specifically emphasizing equal access for deaf/hard of hearing individuals. He will discuss his lawsuit as a prospective juror in Denver. He will also provide guidance for members on how to be an effective self-advocate. Spencer was born with a profound hearing loss.

To watch a recording of Spencer's presentation, CLICK HERE.
Click on CC to turn on the captions.

October Meeting

Saturday, Oct 19, Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants
1:00 - 3:00pm in Meeting Room A at the Koelbel Library

Our speaker will be Amy Holley, Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Consumer Specialist. Amy will discuss hearing loss prevalence, when hearing aids might not be enough, how a cochlear implant works, cochlear implant candidacy and Advanced Bionics technology.

September Meeting

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 - HLAA Convention Highlights
1:00-3:00pm in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library

Our speaker will be Binisha Shrestha. Binisha attended the HLAA National Convention as our delegate. She will share the highlights of the convention and some of the many workshops she attended.

To watch a recording of Binisha's presentation, click HERE.

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 -Technology Show and Tell
1:00-3:00pm in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Libary

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 in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library

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 in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library

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 in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library

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 in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library
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 in the Forum Theater at the Koelbel Library
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.

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