CHAPTER MEETING DETAILS

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.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2-4 New York State-HLAA Conference, Saratoga Springs

Tuesday October 6, 10-11 AM HOPE Session. 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 October 6, 12-1 PM:

“Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Effective Treatment Options”

Join Adam Sheppard, AuD, PhD, F-AAA, and Maria Gallina, AuD, of Ontario Hearing Center for an informative discussion about tinnitus and hyperacusis. Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing sounds or even music or "garbled talking", heard in one or both ears, or inside the head. Hyperacusis is when everyday sounds seem unbearably loud and sometimes painful.

You will learn about common causes of, the connection between tinnitus, hyperacusis and hearing loss. Our professional speakers will discuss current treatment and management options, and what you can realistically expect when living with these conditions.

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

Our Demo Center is free and open to members and the public and features a variety of assistive listening and alerting devices, including:

Signaling and alerting devices
Captioned telephones
Personal assistive listening devices
Solutions for TV listening and hearing in noisy environments

Come see the latest devices, try them out, and get your questions answered. Knowledgeable chapter members will be available to demonstrate the technology and help you explore options that may meet your needs. Note: We do not rent or sell devices. We have no financial or other relationship with vendors.

Wednesday October 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Hope in the Evening

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 experiences, ask questions, share strategies, and learn from others who understand what you're going through. The discussions are held in a positive and constructive atmosphere.

Wednesday October 21: 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 care givers of children with hearing loss. 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. 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

For questions and to Register email:

Libraryladyjenn@gmail.com

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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.