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BETTER HEARING = BETTER LIVING

Founded in 1979, the mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through advocacy, information, education, and support.

Information is provided through:

Monthly educational meetings/Interactive discussion sessions

Award-winning Newsletter

Customer- friendly Demo Center

Cochlear Implant Group

Promotion of accessibility

Parental support through the "Hear Together" group.

The HLAA Rochester NY Local Chapter meets the first Tueday of the month at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd. 14607, October through June. September's meeting, the second Tuesday. Programs are in-person and on ZOOM, when possible.

Register for all Rochester Chapter virtual programs,

except Cochlear Implant Group

Register

To register for each Cochlear Implant Group, via Zoom, email: cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com

If you'd like to cancel your registration, Contact Us

New Items of Interest

Naz Video-: "The Importance of communication Access in Hospitals for people with Hearing Loss"; A video created with collaboration between students from Nazareth University and HLAA Rochester Chapter. View it Here!

Listen to Past President Art Maurer's interview on the WYSL radio program, “Health Talk”.

Note: Art's interview begins at 24.50 minutes into the program. Listen to the whole program, or use the time guide on the audio player. Enjoy the program, Listen Here

Tuesday February 18 at 7 p.m“Learning to Listen - Again – The benefits of Aural Rehabilitation for Individuals with Hearing Aids/Cochlear Implants.” Details...

New the "Heard That" app. Use your cell phone to remove background noise. Interested?

Totally implantable cochlear implants may soon be available. Read about the study here.

Scholarship form for 2025 is now available. Download it now!

Possible cure for sudden sensorineural hearing loss! "The small molecule AC102 currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL)"Read about this exciting development.

Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter Meetings. If you are a veteran and have a hearing loss, you may want to discuss the issues you face with other veterans. Sign up to join in!

June 11-14, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN 2025 HLAA Convention. This annual event brings together hundreds of people with hearing loss from around the U.S.. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts, enjoy socializing with others who live with hearing loss. Early bird registration is now open. Limited "scholarships" are available, check the Website.