CHAPTER MEETING DETAILS

Our Chapter Meetings and Activities Resume in September, 2026. If you would like to register for meetings and programs held online (via "Zoom") or if your information has changed, follow the Registration information at the bottom of the page. If you have any problems Contact Us.

Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd.,Rochester NY. There is limited parking at church, street parking available or parking across East Avenue, at the George Eastman House.

Meeting Details:

Free, open to the public, in person and via Zoom. Chapter Meetings are looped, open captioned and Auracast enabled.
There is no registration for regular daytime in person meetings or in person HOPE Sessions.

Daytime HOPE Sessions:

Occur prior to regular Chapter Meetings, in person only, (Vestry Room), and not recorded.
Evening HOPE sessions (select dates): registration required for Zoom in the evening.
One-Time Zoom Registration: covers Zoom Chapter Meetings, HOPE evenings, & Zoom programs (valid for 2025-26 season)

11:00-11:30 am: Coffee & Conversation, St. Paul’s Parish Hall

11:30 am Noon: Brief Business Meeting & Announcements, Parish Hall and on Zoom, all are welcome! Our monthly meeting program begins promptly following the business meeting, Parish Hall, same location.

Tuesday September 8, 10-11 AM .H.O.P.E. Hearing Other Peoples' Experiences, St Paul's Vestry room, in person only

Moderated by retired audiologist and hearing aid user Joe Kozelsky MS,CCC/A, this Q&A and information sharing group, offers a welcoming space to discuss your hearing loss journey, ask questions, share strategies, and learn from others who understand what you're going through and do so in a positive and constructive atmosphere.

Tuesday September 8, 12-1 PM:

2026 Convention Review

As our chapter begins a new season, this September, we invite everyone to join us for an informative and engaging look at this year's past HLAA National Convention.

Several chapter members will share their experiences from the convention, including highlights from the programs, workshops, and speakers they attended.

Whether you are a longtime member, new to the chapter, or simply curious about what HLAA has to offer, this is a great opportunity to hear firsthand what others learned and enjoyed—and perhaps pick up some ideas for your own hearing-loss journey. Join us in person or via Zoom; we hope you’ll join us for our kick off September meeting!

Wednesday September 9, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Cochlear Implant Group on Zoom

The HLAA Rochester cochlear implant group will meet via Zoom on the following Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.: September 9, 2026: December 9, 2026; March 17, 2027; and May 12, 2027. The programs feature both outside speakers and pass the- mic formats. Program content has proven useful for both new and experienced CI users and for people who are considering CI or who are just interested in learning more.

The interactions among the group have been especially valuable and attendees include people from across the USA. To be included in pre-meeting informational communications, please be in touch at . Advance registration is required to receive the necessary zoom link: cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com

Wednesday September 16: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Hear Together: For parents and caregivers of Deaf/hard of hearing children.

Hear Together is a supportive community for parents and caregivers of children with hearing loss. The group offers a welcoming space to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of raising a child who is hard of hearing or deaf. Meetings provide time to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and explore topics such as early intervention, school supports, communication choices, advocacy, technology, and social‑emotional well‑being. Whether you’re new to a diagnosis or further along,

Hear Together emphasizes connection and encouragement. For meeting details, visit HLAA’s national event calendar or contact: Kristin Bergholtz,MS, Lic CCC-SLP, TSHH, NYS Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. REGISTER at: kristinbslp@gmail.com

Thursday September 17,10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Assistive Device Demonstration Center:

Explore and try the latest technology to help with hearing loss, including captioned phones, alerting devices, and personal listening aids for TV and noisy settings. We do not sell nor promote products, but provide a valuable resource for information and help. Knowledgeable members will be available to answer questions.The Demo center is open the 3rd Thursday of the month (Sept–June), 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Lifespan (1900 S. Clinton Ave). Free and open to all!

September 17th from 7:00-8:00 pm Chapter Book Club online

Book: Finding Zoe by Brandi Rarus.

Contact us for sign up information.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2-4 NYS-HLAA Conference, Saratoga Springs

Registration Information

Registration needed only once for the season. You may return to the Registration Page to add to your selections. The password information is usually sent out the day of the event. Contact Us to cancel a registration. No registration is needed for in person daytime HOPE sessions, or Chapter Meetings!
When registering for Zoom programing you will be asked to select one or more of the following:

1. Select “Presentations” to register for Zoom regular Chapter Meetings. No registration is needed to attend Chapter Meetings in person.

2. Select: "HOPE" for : “Hope in the Evening” sessions, and for Special Programs, and Classes.

3. Select the “Demonstration” check box for Zoom “Demo Center” programing. No registration when visiting our Assistive Listening Demonstration Center at Lifespan, in person.

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

To register for each Cochlear Implant Group Zoom program, email:
cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com
If you'd like to cancel your registration, email above or Contact Us

*NOTE: Cochlear Implant Group (CI ) via Zoom: Registration is required for each meeting. Register at: cochlearimplantgroup@gmail.com You do not need to be a member; sessions are free.