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# HLAA California

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- [Blog](https://hearinglossca.org/blog/) - Support SB 331 – The Let CA Kids Hear Bill We are at a pivotal point for SB 331. The...Read More Webinar: Breaking the Silence: Hearing Loss, Mental Health and Substance Use Thursday, May 1411 AM PT May is Better Hearing &...Read More Let’s Remake the Audiology Experience with Sherry Chase If you weren’t able
- [Support SB 331 -  The Let CA Kids Hear Bill](https://hearinglossca.org/let-ca-kids-hear-bill/) - We are at a pivotal point for SB 331. The final budget hearing on whether funding for the coverage of pediatric hearing care is fast approaching on June 30th. We need as much support issued for the bill to ensure it gets safe passage to law after passing the Senate. SUMMARY SB 331, the Let
- [Webinar: Breaking the Silence: Hearing Loss, Mental Health and Substance Use](https://hearinglossca.org/webinar-breaking-the-silence-hearing-loss-mental-health-and-substance-use/) - Thursday, May 1411 AM PT May is Better Hearing & Speech Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.Jump into both topics with us, as our expert panelists explore the intersection of hearing loss, mental health and substance use. This webinar will examine how stigma may prevent people with hearing loss from protecting or treating their mental
- [Let's Remake the Audiology Experience with Sherry Chase](https://hearinglossca.org/lets-remake-the-audiology-experience-with-sherry-chase/) - If you weren’t able to join us for our most recent meeting, we truly missed you! The good news is that a recording is available, and we’d love for you to take a little time to watch it at your convenience. Hearing loss is often invisible and widely misunderstood, and there is so much to learn
- [Spring 2026 Aural Rehabilitation Educational Series!](https://hearinglossca.org/spring-2026-aural-rehabilitation-educational-series/) - We are excited to invite you to participate in our Spring 2026 Aural Rehabilitation Educational Series! This interactive three-part seminar is designed for adults ages 55 and older who want to better understand their hearing and improve both communication skills and interactions! Participants will have the opportunity to work with Sac State students and in addition, are
- [Hearing Loss: A Personal Journey](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loss-a-personal-journey/) - In an on-going effort to share that hearing loss is best dealt with friends, we want to introduce members of our community. If you have a story to share, please reach out via our Contact form or to admin@hearinglossca.org Joan Tapanainen of Novato, CA The genesis of my hearing loss was likely chronic childhood ear
- [These are uncertain times](https://hearinglossca.org/these-are-uncertain-times/) - These are uncertain times with the government shutdown. Hearing-related services could possibly be affected. Federal agency functions are slowed down or even stopped.
- [Protect Your Hearing This Fall](https://hearinglossca.org/protect-your-hearing-this-fall/) - Did you know that October is National Protect Your Hearing Month? It’s the time to raise awareness about hearing conservation. Whether you’re using a blower on leaves in your yard or attending a loud football game and tailgate, your ears need to be protected. Exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage, sometimes without any
- [Inside the 2025 HLAA Convention, Indianapolis](https://hearinglossca.org/inside-the-2025-hlaa-convention-indianapolis/) - By Katie Wright, President HLAA-CA The 2025 HLAA Convention in Indianapolis was packed full of information as usual. Cybersecurity and Hearing Loss, Hospital Safety and Communication Access Plans, Navigating relationships with hearing loss, an update on the future of Bluetooth and Auracast and the latest from the FCC were just a few of the
- [Open Caption Movie Club](https://hearinglossca.org/open-caption-movie-club/) - Open Caption Movie Club aka OCMovieClub is a new free service that makes it easy to find Open Caption Movies playing near you. Sign up is free, simply go to our website: www.OCMovieClub.com After you sign up, OCMovieClub will send you a weekly email with listings of OC movies playing in theaters near you.Our weekly emails include ticketing links
- [Traveling with Hearing Loss This Summer](https://hearinglossca.org/traveling-with-hearing-loss-this-summer/) - Summer is here! It is a busy season of family vacations, road trips, and adventures abroad. However, exploring new places can mean new or unexpected challenges for those living with hearing loss. These challenges may include unfamiliar hotel rooms, navigating airports, and guided tours. This article shows that with some planning, summer can be accessible
- [Help Advance Research on Music Enjoyment and Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/help-advance-research-on-music-enjoyment-and-hearing-loss/) - Are you or someone you know interested in how hearing loss affects the enjoyment of music? A research team at Johns Hopkins University, led by Dr. Alexander Chern, is conducting a study to identify the factors that contribute to music enjoyment for people with hearing loss, with the goal of improving music enjoyment for these
- [California applies to expand essential health benefits to include IVF, hearing exams](https://hearinglossca.org/california-applies-to-expand-essential-health-benefits-to-include-ivf-hearing-exams/) - What you need to know: California applied to the federal government today to update the state's benchmark plan, which would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) like hearing aids and wheelchairs in the individual and small group markets starting in 2027. SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, through the Department of Managed Health
- [Hearing Loss in Children](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loss-in-children/) - Hearing is a crucial part of child development, especially as it impacts language, learning, and social interaction. Hearing loss can be present at birth or acquired later due to illness, injury, frequent ear infections, or noise exposure. It can range from mild to profound and can be conductive, sensorineural, or mixed in nature. Due to
- [Critical Infant Hearing Screening at Risk from Budget Cuts](https://hearinglossca.org/critical-infant-hearing-screening-at-risk-from-budget-cuts/) - Before 1993, fewer than one in 10 newborns in the United States were screened for hearing loss. By 2025, thanks to decades of advocacy and public health efforts, an estimated 98% of all newborns receive this critical screening. Today, this hard-fought success is in jeopardy from proposed dramatic federal budget cuts, putting our nation’s infants
- [Paul Simon talks hearing loss](https://hearinglossca.org/paul-simon-talks-hearing-loss/) - In this powerful episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Starkey’s Chief Hearing Health Officer Dave Fabry sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon for an honest and moving conversation about his journey with hearing loss, how it has impacted his music, and what gives him hope. From adjusting to sudden hearing changes to working with Stanford’s
- [Subtitling Your Life | The New Yorker](https://hearinglossca.org/subtitling-your-life-the-new-yorker/) - What if you could see everything people say, instantly, as live subtitles in front of your eyes? In this fascinating article, David Owen explores the rapid evolution of real-time transcription technologies — from smartphone apps like Google’s Live Transcribe to cutting-edge wearable devices such as TranscribeGlass and XanderGlasses. More than just tech talk, this story
- [Newsom Administration Moves to Expand Hearing Aid Coverage!](https://hearinglossca.org/newsom-administration-moves-to-expand-hearing-aid-coverage/) - The Newsom Administration has approved sending California’s updated Essential Health Benefits plan to the federal government—with hearing aids for kids and adults included. If approved in the fall, coverage would begin in 2027. Legislation to codify the plan is now moving through the Senate and Assembly, following this week’s successful Health Committee hearings. This is
- [Is It Really a Risk? Cybersecurity, Accessibility and the Myths That Hold Us Back](https://hearinglossca.org/is-it-really-a-risk-cybersecurity-accessibility-and-the-myths-that-hold-us-back/) - This HearingU: Hearing Loss at Work quarterly webinar is presented by the HLAA Task Force on Accessible, Inclusive Employment. Speaker: Retired cybersecurity professional, fraud prevention speaker and accessibility advocate Andy Chandler shares practical insights on cybersecurity and accessibility for better hearing and digital communication on the job. Moderator: Michael Noble, MBA, HLAA Employment Task Force
- [Beyond Your Ears: The Wider Impact of Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/beyond-your-ears-the-wider-impact-of-hearing-loss/) - Explore the wide-reaching effects of hearing loss, a communication disability that can have profound effects on emotional well-being, personality traits, social connections, work interactions and more. A panel of mental health experts and hearing health advocates will answer questions and offer tips. Panelists: Ivette Cejas, Ph.D., Ibrahim Dabo, Alison Freeman, Ph.D. Moderator: HLAA Executive Director
- [Dos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids](https://hearinglossca.org/dos-and-donts-for-traveling-with-hearing-aids/) - Whether you're escaping winter’s chill with a tropical getaway or jetting off for business, your hearing aids are essential for making the most of every moment. From navigating busy airports to fully immersing in new experiences—like the sound of crashing waves or a live cultural performance—your devices help you stay connected and engaged. With today’s
- [Policymakers Take Action to Include Hearing Aids in California’s New Health Insurance Benchmark](https://hearinglossca.org/policymakers-take-action-to-include-hearing-aids-in-californias-new-health-insurance-benchmark/) - For families of children with hearing loss, access to hearing aids isn’t just about sound—it’s about opportunity. Yet for decades, California’s private health insurance plans have failed to cover these critical devices, leaving thousands of kids without the tools they need to thrive. The consequences are profound: developmental delays, educational barriers, and lifelong challenges that could be mitigated with early intervention. While
- [Hearing Aid Myths](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-aid-myths/) - Hearing aid technology has come a long way. These devices are smaller and more powerful than before. Despite the advances and the benefits, however, many people are hesitant to try them. Outdated information and misconceptions can delay treatment and reduce quality of life over time, especially as hearing loss progresses. This month, we debunk some
- [Hearing Loss and Mental Health](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loss-and-mental-health/) - Hearing loss doesn’t just affect our ears – it also impacts our emotional well-being and mental health. This effect is often overlooked despite research showing a connection between hearing loss and mental health. Hearing loss has been associated with increased risks for dementia, social isolation, and cognitive decline. Hearing loss affects mental health in many
- [Free Webinars on Accessibility in Healthcare](https://hearinglossca.org/free-webinars-on-accessibility-in-healthcare/) - Two Free Webinars on Accessibility in Healthcare Our friends at the ADA National Network are hosting two important free webinars focused on accessibility in healthcare. One is designed for community members advocating for their rights, and the other is for medical providers who want to improve communication accessibility. If you or someone you know could benefit, we
- [Top Smartphone Apps for Everyday Listening with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/top-smartphone-apps-for-everyday-listening-with-hearing-loss/) - Hearing loss can affect people of all ages, making communication and daily activities challenging. Fortunately, smartphone technology offers a range of innovative apps specifically designed to support those with hearing loss. These apps go beyond simply amplifying sound; they provide tools for real-time transcription, noise reduction, and even sign language learning. In this article, we'll
- [Advocacy Alert - Hearing Aid Coverage Added to EHB Proposal – Public Comments Needed!](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy-alert-hearing-aid-coverage-added-to-ehb-proposal/) - Hearing Aid Coverage Added to EHB Proposal – Public Comments Needed! California is finalizing its new health insurance benchmark plan, and a proposal to add hearing aid coverage for kids and adults is now on the table! The Department of Managed Health Care is now officially accepting public comments. Let California Kids Hear is partnering
- [Accessibility in Public Spaces](https://hearinglossca.org/accessibility-in-public-spaces/) - Public spaces are purposefully designed around bringing people together – a café, a lounge, or a local theater. For those with hearing loss, however, these spaces can be difficult to navigate. Factors like background noise, poor acoustics, and lack of assistive technology can create barriers that impact communication and limit our full participation. Background noise
- [Advocacy Alert - Public Hearing to Increase Hearing Aid Access for Children](https://hearinglossca.org/01-2025-advocacy-alert-public-hearing-on-bill-to-increase-hearing-aid-access-for-children/) - The Department of Managed Health Care will hold a public meeting to share the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) analysis and cost estimates. There will be an opportunity for public comment on the analysis and the benefits that should be considered for inclusion in the new benchmark plan. The public meeting will take place on January
- [Recognizing Hearing Loss as we age](https://hearinglossca.org/recognizing-hearing-loss-as-we-age/) - Hearing loss is very common as we age. Don't be defensive, be proactive. You don't have to be an old fuddy duddy!
- [Why the month of October matters for your ears](https://hearinglossca.org/why-the-month-of-october-matters-for-your-ears/) - October is a month dedicated to raising awareness about hearing loss and promoting the importance of protecting our hearing. Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month are both celebrated in October, making it the perfect time to focus on our hearing health and spread the word about how to protect our ears. Audiology
- [How turning my voice off created accessibility](https://hearinglossca.org/how-turning-my-voice-off-created-accessibility/) - Written by HLAA Board Member - Janna Rovniak - you can follow along with her hearing journey at www.hardofhearingmama.com Have you ever considered navigating a store or the airport without using your voice? I was born deaf/hard of hearing and grew up using spoken language(s). Not being exposed to a Deaf culture, it seemed normal
- [A Night of Hearing Conservation with the Sacramento Kings](https://hearinglossca.org/a-night-of-hearing-conservation-with-the-sacramento-kings/) - We may be biased considering Sacramento is our hometown and that we have been fierce Kings fans our whole lives, but the Sacramento Kings have one of the most passionate and loyal fan bases in the NBA. Despite years of revolving front offices and a long (yet recently broken!) playoff drought, Sacramento Kings fans routinely
- [California Author Eric Brody Publishes "Deaf People Can Do Anything Except Hear"](https://hearinglossca.org/california-author-eric-brody-publishes-deaf-people-can-do-anything-except-hear/) - Eric Brody, a Deaf advocate from Santa Barbara, has dedicated much of his life to strengthening his local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Through his advocacy work, teaching sign language, and his deep belief in the power of community support, Eric has empowered countless individuals by fostering connections and providing valuable resources. Now, with
- [California Hands & Voices Introduction](https://hearinglossca.org/california-hands-voices-introduction/) - HLAA of California has partnered with California Hands & Voices to spread awareness about their invaluable programs for parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children. If you're a parent in this community, you need to know about this exceptional non-profit organization. California Hands & Voices is dedicated to offering support to families with
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - CCHAT Center (Children's Choice for Hearing & Talking)](https://hearinglossca.org/profiles-in-hearing-loss-cchat-center-childrens-choice-for-hearing-talking/) - CCHAT opened its doors in 1996 with the singular mission of teaching children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) to develop the necessary listening and spoken language (LSL) skills required for lifelong success. Over time, CCHAT has expanded its services to meet the hearing health needs of the community. This includes the implementation
- [2024 HLAA Convention in Phoenix, AZ (Recap)](https://hearinglossca.org/2024-hlaa-convention-in-phoenix-az-recap/) - Despite the scorching heat, the 2024 HLAA Convention in Phoenix was a success. It was wonderful to greet people I hadn’t seen since 2018. The workshops were great and I came home with ideas for both our State Association and my Chapter. There were more than 30 educational workshops, some of which were: Empowering cochlear
- [Add Captions to your Live Phone Calls](https://hearinglossca.org/add-captions-to-your-live-phone-calls/) - Adding captions to your live phone calls is a built in feature on most iPhone and Android smartphones. Did you know you can turn it on easily?iPhone Operating System:Settings > Accessibility > Live Captions > turn on the “Live Captions” slider. Android Operating System:Visit Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Enhancements > Live Caption > Check
- [Husbands with Hearing Loss… and the Wives Who Love Them](https://hearinglossca.org/husbands-with-hearing-loss-and-the-wives-who-love-them/) - Husbands with Hearing Loss… and the Wives Who Love Them Husband: I don’t enjoy going out anymore. People aren’t as much fun as they used to be. Wife: My husband is getting anti-social. Husband: I hear my wife but I wasn’t paying attention. I was concentrating on something else. Wife: He tunes me out more
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - Betty Vosters Kemp](https://hearinglossca.org/profiles-in-hearing-loss-betty-vosters-kemp/) - My name is Betty Vosters Kemp, I am a Licensed Hearing Healthcare Provider in the State of California. Since 1989, I have owned and operated Avalon Hearing Aid Centers, Inc. in Sacramento, CA, and has served tens of thousands of people. I have a million stories of patients coming in and getting quality hearing care
- [M3 Chips, Hearing aids and Perseverance](https://hearinglossca.org/m3-chips-hearing-aids-and-perseverance/) - A series of unfortunate events happened to me last week. My Mac laptop bit the big one. I knew it was coming; so I prepared. I moved all my files to my external hard drive. There was nothing to do but get new one. I had already done my research so I marched into the
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - Shari Eberts](https://hearinglossca.org/profiles-in-hearing-loss-shari-eberts/) - LivingWithHearingLoss.com My hearing loss story began in my mid-20s when I was a graduate student. Fairly quickly into the first semester, I began to miss things in class — a comment that was made under one’s breath or as an aside. Sometimes the class would erupt in laughter, and I would be left looking around
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - Sara Oser](https://hearinglossca.org/profiles-in-hearing-loss-sara-oser/) - I don’t know why I have hearing loss. I do have theories though. For more than forty years, I thought my hearing was very good and never had reason to question it. I studied languages and am fluent in Spanish and German, so I have experience with sounds in different languages. Then in the mid-1990s,
- [California Bills Could Add Hearing Aids as Health Coverage Benefit](https://hearinglossca.org/california-bills-could-add-hearing-aids-as-health-coverage-benefit/) - Debate kicked off last week on proposed legislation to update California’s decade-old Essential Health Benefits (EHB) package, which defines the benefits that must be covered through private insurance. One of the biggest gaps in the California market is coverage for hearing aids. In fact, the hearing aid coverage gap currently affects over 20,000 children and youth
- [Hearing loss and increased risk of falling](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loss-and-increased-risk-of-falling/) - Falls are the leading cause of injury related death in adults 65 or older. In the United States, around $50 billion is spent annually on medical care related to falls in older adults. Data from the World Health Organization estimates that more than 680,000 people die and 172 million suffer from falls related disabilities annually
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - Gail Dolson](https://hearinglossca.org/profiles-in-hearing-loss-gail-dolson/) - My name is Gail Dolson and for all but four of my almost 77 years I have either been hard of hearing or deaf. I was born with normal hearing and had a happy life as the second of four girls in a middle-class Jewish family in Brooklyn New York. When I was four everything
- [Super Bowl Spotlight: Priscila Soares Scores with Representation of Children with Hearing Differences in Sports](https://hearinglossca.org/super-bowl-spotlight-priscila-soares/) - As we come together for family, friends, and some football, the HLAA California State Association is proud to highlight an extraordinary Californian artist, Priscila Soares, who has created many beautiful mixed media art inspired by her hearing loss journey. Priscila's latest endeavor—a new set of illustrations in her "Hearing Differences Collection" focused on sports and
- [Profiles in Hearing Loss - Nanci Linke-Ellis](https://hearinglossca.org/nanci-linke-ellis/) - In the Beginning… It’s hard to imagine the world of hearing loss without the internet, texting, cell phones, and assistive listening devices. But those of us who had to deal with it had to be totally resourceful, and self-deprecating, not to mention fast on our feet to keep up. I was four years old and
- [OTC 101 - Webinar "How can over-the-counter hearing aids help?](https://hearinglossca.org/otc-101-webinar/) - Join HLAA for the second event in its OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This exciting new class of products may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized its rule permitting the sale
- [Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids](https://hearinglossca.org/over-the-counter-otc-hearing-aids/) - Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available directly to consumers without a prescription. They are designed for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss only. What’s Your Hearing Health Experience? TAKE OUR OTC SURVEY Could OTC Hearing Aids Help You? Check our Tip Sheet First Purchasing an OTC Hearing Aid? Use HLAA’s Shopping Checklist HLAA
- [Hearing Aid Insurance Coverage in Court](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-aid-insurance-coverage-in-court/) - By John Waldo Most health-insurance policies exclude coverage for hearing aids. A case in federal court in Seattle may change that. In 2017, two hearing-aid users sued Kaiser in Seattle, asking that the exclusions be invalidated as violating anti-discrimination provisions in both the ACA/Affordable Care Act/Obamacare and Washington State law. Kaiser argued that the exclusion
- [Hearing Health Matters: HLAA-LA Participates in Black Health Matters Summit](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-health-matters-hlaa-la-participates-in-black-health-matters-summit/) - by Rizwana Jmari – HLAA Los Angeles ChapterLos Angeles, CA – October 8, 2023 – The Hearing Loss Association of America – Los Angeles Chapter (HLAA-LA) recently participated in the Black Health Matters Health Summit and Expo held on October 7, 2023, at the St. Anne’s Family Services Conference Center in Los Angeles. It was
- [Run out for Toothpaste, Come Home with a Hearing Aid.](https://hearinglossca.org/run-out-for-toothpaste-come-home-with-a-hearing-aid/) - By Heather Lehr One if the banes of living with hearing loss is the high cost of hearing aids. Advanced technology is great IF you can afford it. And so many of us can’t. Of the 30 million people with hearing loss in our country, only 20% have hearing aids. The number one reason for
- [How Hearing Loss Led to a Newfound Passion](https://hearinglossca.org/how-hearing-loss-lead-to-a-newfound-passion/) - By Kasey Cain, B.S. I never imagined that someone else’s hearing loss would completely change my life. This happened with my first-born son. Everyone says that becoming a mother changes your life, but if you add hearing loss on top of that, the life we imagined for our family and our child flips upside down.
- [Partners](https://hearinglossca.org/partners/) - Melissa Billingsley first encountered hearing assistance dogs while working at her family’s veterinary hospital where she is a registered veterinary technician and practice manager. Lee G, one of her regular clients, had a hearing loss. Over the years, he had three service dogs from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Melissa saw the wonderful partnership between
- [Non-Profit Spotlight: Providence Speech and Hearing Center](https://hearinglossca.org/non-profit-spotlight-providence-speech-and-hearing-center/) - Providence Speech and Hearing Center (PSHC) is the leading service provider to those with speech and hearing impairments in Orange County, CA, and beyond. Since 1965, this regionally renowned non-profit has assisted hundreds of thousands of individuals and families through expert professionals, advanced technology, and caring support in alignment with its mission: “Enriching Life through
- [Hearing Loops Expand Access](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loops-expand-access/) - By David G. Myers In 1999, I had an amazing experience while worshiping at Scotland’s Iona Abbey. As a person with hearing loss, I could understand virtually none of the spoken word as it reverberated around those ancient stone walls. Thankfully, my wife noticed a hearing assistance symbol on the wall indicating a “hearing loop”
- [Hearing and Speech Center Celebrates 100 Years](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-and-speech-center-celebrates-100-years/) - Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California (HSC) celebrated its 100-year anniversary in May, 2017. Situated in downtown San Francisco, the building is home to an extensive range of services created to address communication challenges throughout an individual’s lifespan. As a non-profit, the HSC has dedicated itself to establishing holistic models of care and adapting
- [HEAR Center Provides Free Screenings in L.A.](https://hearinglossca.org/hear-center-provides-free-screenings-in-l-a/) - By Teri Breier As the only nonprofit 501(c)3 audiological and speech therapy clinic of its kind in the greater Los Angeles region, HEAR Center provides state-of-the-art speech and hearing services for anyone who needs it, regardless of the ability to pay. Located in Pasadena, 10 miles northeast of downtown L.A., its mission is to help people at all stages of
- [Are Your Hearing Aids Surviving Social Distancing?](https://hearinglossca.org/are-your-hearing-aids-surviving-social-distancing/) - By Katherine Bouton Mine are getting a workout. And the batteries are showing it...I have an Oticon Made for iPhone hearing aid, which means that whatever I hear via the phone is channeled by Bluetooth to my hearing aid. This is wonderful! I can hear phone conversations, I can listen to podcasts, I can watch
- [Grandma the Hearing Loss Advocate](https://hearinglossca.org/grandma-the-hearing-loss-advocate/) - By Katie Wright “Mom! Mom!” my daughter’s text read. “Connor didn’t pass his hearing screening! My heart dropped. My grandson was 4 years old, still in pre-school. He and his mom were at his physical for kindergarten. The guilt I was feeling, passing this on to him, was overwhelming. I knew this was the beginning
- [HLAA 2023 Convention - Register and Join the Fun!](https://hearinglossca.org/hlaa-2023-convention-register-and-join-the-fun/) - The HLAA 2023 Convention is June 29 – July 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana! A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is steeped in European traditions and Caribbean influences. This picturesque city calls curious minds to the sweet sounds of jazz and the enchanting aroma of savory spices. This year’s convention
- [The Case Against "Drive By" ADA Lawsuits](https://hearinglossca.org/the-case-against-drive-by-ada-lawsuits/) - By John Waldo The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has opened the door to much of public life for people with all manner of disabilities, but unfortunately, ADA is too often portrayed as nothing more than a way to extort money from businesses that may not know they are violating the law. That perception is
- [Hearing Aids Soon to be More Affordable](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-aids-soon-to-be-more-affordable/) - Frustrated with the high cost of hearing aids? You could get some relief in just a few weeks! As soon as this October, Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to buy hearing aids directly from stores, pharmacies and online retailers without a prescription or a doctor’s appointment. Why? Finally, finally, finally,
- [BART Installs Hearing Loop Technology](https://hearinglossca.org/bart-installs-hearing-loop-technology-at-fremont-station/) - An Exciting Update!May, 2022Thanks to the ongoing efforts of Janice Armigo Brown, BATF Vice Chair and HLAA-CA Director, the BART system in the Bay Area is nearing completion of its efforts to have all stations and rail cars looped.This project was launched in 2017 with the first hearing loop installation at Fremont Station. As of
- [Join Us at The Walk 4 Hearing!](https://hearinglossca.org/join-us-at-the-walk-4-hearing/) - We’d love to see you at our fun-filled, family (and dog!) friendly events in two beautiful California Locations. Bay Area Walk Alameda, CA Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach – Map It! Saturday, June 4th 9:30 – 12 noon (5K walk starts at 10:15) Long Beach Walk Long Beach, CA Shoreline Park – Map It!
- [And Yet, She Persisted](https://hearinglossca.org/and-yet-she-persisted/) - Ten Years of HLAA-DV Advocacy Effort in Walnut Creek In 2010, Ann Thomas, president of the HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter, began advocating for communication access for people with hearing loss in the Contra Costa County library system. Even though the ADA (passed in 1990) required all city and county governments to develop transition plans to
- [See Ya Pandemic!](https://hearinglossca.org/see-ya-pandemic/) - The Los Angeles Chapter gets together for their first meeting IRL Leave it to HLAA-LA to live up to its reputation as the party chapter! Just days before the full lifting of pandemic restrictions, the gang was already out getting their HLAA pride on. They officially said goodbye to the pandemic by hosting their first IRL
- [Supreme Court to Decide if ADA is Enforceable](https://hearinglossca.org/important-u-s-supreme-court-could-impact-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/) - By John WaldoThe U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear argument on a case called Cummings v. Premier Rehabilitation. The decision could significantly impact the interests of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HoH) people. A Deaf woman in Texas needed physical therapy but when she asked for interpreters, the facility refused, not once but twice. So
- [Why Medicine?](https://hearinglossca.org/why-medicine/) - Los Angeles has a special place in my heart. It is where I had my first internship at the former House Ear Institute (AKA House Research Institute, now part of UCLA). It is where I met my first mentor with hearing loss, Dr. Ray Goldsworthy, with whom I remain in contact. It is where I
- [A Vote for the Hearing Loss Community](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loss-advocacy/)
- [The Joy of Dancing](https://hearinglossca.org/the-joy-of-dancing/) - By Lynn Rousseau and Debbie Mohney Have you ever watched people on the dance floor having a great time and pictured yourself out there with them? And then you thought, “But wait, I’m not like them; they can hear the music…and I can’t.” We are here to tell you: You can dance with a hearing
- [We Got a Hearing Loop for our Church!](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loop-enhances-church-experience/) - By Lou and Joy Shaup Because of Lou’s severe hearing loss, he could not hear what was being said during services and other functions at our church, First United Methodist in Upland, California (www.uplandfumc.org). It was so frustrating that he was at the point of wanting to change churches, but we were torn because we
- [Hearing Loop Success](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-loop-success/) - A few years ago, during the early days of the Get In The Hearing Loop campaign, the HLAA-Santa Barbara Chapter was meeting in the library at Wood Glen Hall Retirement Community. At that time, a new hearing loop business was just getting started in the Central Coast area; the owner offered to loop the library
- [Young Champion in the Community](https://hearinglossca.org/champion-in-the-community/) - When John Butchko was an eighth grader in Santa Monica, he needed a community service project for school. A chance meeting with Nanci Linke-Ellis, former HLAA-CA SoCal Chapter Coordinator, gave him the inspiration to advocate for movie captioning in local theaters. As a typical teenager, John wanted to go to movies with his friends, but
- [Cochlear Implants – A Patient Roundtable](https://hearinglossca.org/cochlear-implants-patient-roundtable/) - A group of cochlear implant users offered insights about their CI journeys—what went well and what could have made their experiences much better. Some received implants more than a decade ago, some have only had theirs a few months. Not surprisingly, some patients were very positive about their results; others reported being frustrated and having
- [Non-Profit Spotlight: CSUS Maryjane Rees Language, Speech & Hearing Center](https://hearinglossca.org/csu-sacramento-maryjane-rees-language-speech-hearing-center/) - A California Nonprofit that Supports the Hearing Loss Community The Maryjane Rees Language, Speech and Hearing Center (MRLSHC) is part of the the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Sacramento State University. According to Department Chair Robert Pieretti, PhD, the Center has been uniting innovative teaching with cutting-edge research while providing the community with
- [Non-Profit Spotlight: SDSU Audiology Clinic](https://hearinglossca.org/sdsu-audiology-clinic/) - The Audiology Clinic at San Diego State University, operating as part of the School of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, serves children and adults who have hearing problems and communication disorders due to hearing limitations. Clients include individuals with permanent hearing loss, wounded warriors, stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors, and children with autism
- [Discrimination Against Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Job Applicants](https://hearinglossca.org/recent-employment-law-trends-discrimination-against-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-job-applicants/) - By Trevor FinnemanIn an emerging trend in employment disability rights cases, there has been a sizeable uptick in discrimination cases involving Deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) job applicants over the past few years. For example, we’ve seen a number of potential employers rejecting job applicants immediately after they request an accommodation for a scheduled interview. This
- [President’s Message: An Open Letter to Gail Morrison and Lynne Kinsey](https://hearinglossca.org/presidents-message-an-open-letter-to-gail-morrison-and-lynne-kinsey/) - with the many frustrating technology challenges and stepped up to participate in online meetin
- [The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/the-emotional-side-of-hearing-loss/) - By Dr. Alison Freeman When we talk to someone who is wearing glasses, we don’t give any thought to what it is that they need in order to see. Vision is easily measured in finite numbers like 20/100, whereas hearing loss is very complex with a multitude of factors and variations such as frequency, pitch,
- [Arranging Accommodations](https://hearinglossca.org/zinas-medical-school-series-arranging-accommodations-for-students-with-hearing-loss/) - By Zina Jawadi Throughout my life, I have found that proactive self-advocacy has been crucial to success in any academic program. My approach to accommodations did not change after I was accepted to medical school. In my first article of this medical school series, I elaborated on why I chose medicine. In this second article,
- [Hearing Research at the University of Southern California](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-research-at-the-university-of-southern-california/) - By Dr. Ray Goldsworthy I am fortunate to conduct hearing research at the University of Southern California (USC) where the various professional schools provide a rich environment for multidisciplinary research. Hearing research combines expertise from different areas including biology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, neuroscience, psychology, and increasingly, the creative arts. At USC, we are pioneering research

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- [HLAA California Home](https://hearinglossca.org/) - The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) provides information, education, support, and advocacy services to Californians with hearing loss. Join today for access to exclusive events, resources for hearing loss and living your best life.
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/east-bay/) - HLAA East Bay Chapter Supporting Hearing Loss in the East Bay The Hearing Loss Association of America-East Bay Chapter strives to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss and show them they do not have to face hearing loss alone.​Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, our families, friends,
- [Board of Directors](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/board-of-directors/) - HLAA-CA Board of Directors Helping folks with hearing loss is our passion. Meet the Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association board of directors. They are a tireless, dedicated, volunteer team united by a commitment to hearing loss causes. Stuart Steene-Connolly, President/Webmaster stu@hearinglossca.orgStuart Steene-Connolly was elected HLAA Webmaster in 2024 to share his online
- [HLAA North Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/north-bay/) - HLAA North Bay Supporting Hearing Loss In North Bay, CA Welcome to Hearing Loss Association of America North Bay of California Chapter (HLAA-NB). Founded in 2018, we serve Marin and Sonoma Counties, located north of San Francisco.Our mission is to improve the world of communication for people with hearing loss throughinformationeducationsupportadvocacy Contact North Bay Talk
- [Join HLAA!](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/join-hlaa/) - Join HLAA! Become a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America the nation’s leading membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Your HLAA membership also includes the Hearing Loss Association of America California State Association membership. How to Become Involved Join A ChapterThe majority of the important work that HLAA does happens in
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/east-bay-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters East Bay Chapter Newsletters 2024 September NewsletterAugust NewsletterJune NewsletterMay NewsletterApril NewsletterMarch NewsletterFebruary NewsletterJanuary Newsletter 2023 December NewsletterNovember NewsletterOctober NewsletterSeptember NewsletterAugust NewsletterJuly NewsletterMay NewsletterApril NewsletterMarch NewsletterFebruary NewsletterJanuary Newsletter 2022 December NewsletterNovember NewsletterOctober NewsletterSeptember NewsletterAugust NewsletterJuly NewsletterJune NewsletterMay NewsletterApril NewsletterMarch NewsletterFebruary NewsletterJanuary Newsletter 2021 December NewsletterNovember NewsletterOctober NewsletterSeptember NewsletterAugust NewsletterJuly NewsletterJune NewsletterMay NewsletterApril NewsletterMarch
- [HLAA Peninsula Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/peninsula/) - HLAA Peninsula Chapter Supporting Hearing Loss on The Peninsula Welcome to Hearing Loss Association of America Peninsula Chapter (HLAA-Pen). Our mission is to improve the world of communication for people with hearing loss throughinformationeducationsupportadvocacy Contact Peninsula Talking to our Peninsula team, and reading our free newsletter, are the best ways to stay in the know
- [Corporate Sponsorship](https://hearinglossca.org/corporate-sponsor/) - Sponsorship Sponsor Benefits Gold Silver Bronze LOGO VISIBILITY $15,000 $5,000 $2,500 Homepage & Footer links for each Sponsor Dedicated Landing Page with articles linked NEWSLETTER PROMOTION Featured sponsor section on our monthly newsletter Articles & Product Announcements featured each month SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Custom social media campaign with promotion to 50,000 Californians
- [Chapter Materials](https://hearinglossca.org/support/chapter-materials/) - Chapter Materials A HANDY RESOURCE FOR CHAPTER LEADERSMaterials to help you promote and grow your chapter. Chapter Flyers A flyer built for each specific chapter location to send potential traffic to your chapter microsite. These flyers are designed to be posted in community hubs, doctors offices, and any place that allows community resources. You may
- [HLAA Orange County Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/orange-county/) - HLAA Orange County Chapter Supporting Hearing Loss in Orange County HLAA’s mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support, and advocacy.Our vision seeks to enable people with hearing loss to live fully and without compromise. Check our website Contact Orange County Chapter Talk to our
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/diablo-valley/) - HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter Supporting Hearing Loss in the Diablo Valley The Hearing Loss Association of America – Diablo Valley Chapter opens the world of communication to people with a hearing loss, their family, and friends by providing information, education, support, and advocacy. Check our website Youtube Facebook Contact HLAA Diablo Valley Subscribe to our
- [Support](https://hearinglossca.org/support/) - Support Getting the Help You Need HLAA local chapters are spread throughout Northern and Southern California. These groups work hard to support individuals with hearing loss in their communities, offering in-person or online monthly or quarterly meetings to educate and support their members. Meetings are accessible to everyone by providing communication access via captions and
- [HLAA Southern CA Chapters](https://hearinglossca.org/support/southern-ca-chapters/) - Southern California Chapters Our local chapters in Southern California serve as strong examples of community built upon the shared experience of hearing loss. We encourage you to visit a chapter in your area where you can meet others with hearing loss, learn about hearing technologies, services, captioning, and accessibility in school, work, the courts, medical
- [Resources](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/) - Helpful Resources Best Ways to Help Yourself Use the resources below to improve your hearing and speech understanding. If you need more help, contact your local HLAA chapter for answers to all your questions. Hearing Loss BasicsHearing loss impacts all ages, not just older adults. Admitting that you may not be getting the most out
- [Donate](https://hearinglossca.org/donate/) - Donate Today Your Generosity Helps Donations go directly to the Hearing Loss Association of America – California chapter. The funds are utilized to help offset operational costs, fund scholarships, and improve our event offerings. These donations are tax deductible. Donate HLAA-CA is run entirely by dedicate and tireless volunteers. HLAA-CA is run entirely by dedicated,
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/los-angeles/) - HLAA Los Angeles Supporting Hearing Loss In Los Angeles, CA Hearing Loss Association of America is the nation’s largest organization for people with hearing loss. HLAA-Los Angeles is one of approximately 120 chapters nationwide and we share the mission of our National Organization. We work at the local level to open the world of communication
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/diablo-valley-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter Information Meeting Place Serving Contra Costa, Southern Solano and Eastern AlamedaWe are hosting hybrid meetings, in-person and via Zoom. When do we meet? 1st Saturday of the month10 amSee our website for meeting topics, registration and information. Directions Rossmoor, Club Room at Creekside1010 Stanley Dollar DriveWalnut Creek,
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/san-diego/) - HLAA San Diego Chapter Supporting Hearing Loss in San Diego The mission of HLAA San Diego Chapter is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.Together We Can…SupportInformationAdvocacyFriendship Contact HLAA San Diego Talk to our San Diego team and joining our free newsletter is the
- [HLAA Long Beach Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/long-beach/) - HLAA Long Beach / Lakewood Supporting Hearing Loss In Long Beach, CA We are a local chapter located in Lakewood, CA of the nation’s largest non-profit for supporting the hard-of-hearing. All our events and activities are free and open to the public. You’ll find a friendly, welcoming group of people who are helping themselves and
- [Directory](https://hearinglossca.org/directory/) - Directory Children's Movement of California California Hands & Voices Let California Kids Hear Health Access California Hearing Aid and Hearing Loss Support Group Hearing Mama California Department of Rehabilitation - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Bionic Ear USC World Health Organization Tina Childress Blog
- [Sacramento Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/sacramento/) - HLAA Sacramento Supporting Hearing Loss In Sacramento, CA HLAA’s mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support, and advocacy.Our vision seeks to enable people with hearing loss to live fully and without compromise. Check our website Contact Sacramento Talk to our Sacramento team and joining
- [San Francisco Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/san-francisco/) - HLAA San Francisco Supporting Hearing Loss In San Francisco, CA The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.Together We Can…SupportInformationAdvocacyFriendship Contact San Francisco Talk to our San Francisco team and joining our free newsletter is the best way to stay
- [Join Newsletter](https://hearinglossca.org/newsletter/) - Join Newsletter Thank you for supporting the Hearing Loss Association of America – California. Please fill out the form below to join our monthly newsletter and access to exciting updates around the state. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name First Last PhoneEmail Address City ZIP Code Join A Specific ChapterJoin
- [Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/southern-ca-chapters/long-beach-lakewood-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters Long Beach Chapter Meeting Place Monthly Meetings are currently on Zoom. Please see our website for topics and registration information.http://hlaa-lb-lakewood.org When do we meet? Every second Thursday in the month, except for July and August. Please see our website for schedule and registration information.http://hlaa-lb-lakewood.org Directions Parking Assistive Listening Devices Zoom Chapter meetings
- [Hearing Care Survey](https://hearinglossca.org/hearing-care-survey/) - Thank you to our amazing HLAA-CA Community. Your support and input is invaluable to our community leaders.
- [Civil Rights - ADA](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy/civil-rights-ada/) - Civil Rights and You Get the accommodation you need! Civil Rights and YouAsk for the accommodation you need!Federal and state laws provide disability rights for people with hearing loss. Some of the laws are listed below:California Unruh Act, 1959Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Americans with Disabilities Act
- [Advocate](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy/) - Advocate Working to Make Lasting Changes The HLAA California State Association works tirelessly to make California a place where people with hearing loss can thrive. We continually support bills in the State legislature that benefit our members. We have groups that advocate for accessible school, work and entertainment environments. And we educate law-makers, employers and
- [North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/north-bay-of-california-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters North Bay of California Chapter Information Meeting Place All meetings are held on Zoom. When do we meet? Our main chapter meeting is on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, January – May and September – December. Our support group, Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE), meets the 4th Thursday
- [Nonprofit Assistance](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/nonprofit-assistance/) - Financial Assistance Non-profit Assistance Listed below are non-profit foundations and clinics that can help you access the medical care, support and technology that you need to live your best life with hearing loss. Audient Alliance AUDIENT is a national nonprofit hearing care alliance uniting hearing health care professionals, suppliers, and related groups with the common
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- [Committees](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/committees/) - Committees The HLAA California State Association has many committees that serve specific purposes and needs of the hearing loss community. Committees can range from statewide advocacy efforts to meeting the internal needs of our governing board of directors. Advocacy Chairperson: Nanci Linke-EllisMembers: Meg Wallhegen, Alan Katsura, Katie Wright A committee to pass much-needed legislation to
- [Board Minutes](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/board-minutes/) - Board Minutes The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) Board of Directors usually meets twice a year, normally around January-March and August-October. Typically the first meeting is in-person, while the second meeting is virtual (by Zoom or other web conferencing). Board meeting minutes are approved by the Board of Directors during the
- [Bylaws](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/bylaws/) - Bylaws Latest and previous versions of the HLAA-CA Bylaws can be found below. HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended June 27, 2021 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended April, 25, 2020 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended October 25, 2018 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended November 21, 2017 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended December 9, 2015 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended November 11, 2015 HLAA-CA Bylaws Amended October 16, 2015
- [Governance](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/) - Governance Hearing Loss Association of America California State Association (HLAA CA) is the consumers voice of people with hearing loss in California. We are a member organization and anyone residing in California who is a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is a member of HLAA-CA. HLAA-CA is governed by a Board
- [Contact Us](https://hearinglossca.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Thank you for reaching out to us. Please fill out the form below to submit any questions, suggestions or anything else important to you. * First Last Email* PhoneMessage*Marketing Opt-In Join the HLAA-CA Email NewsletterAddress City StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin
- [Communication Access](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy/communication-access/) - Communications Access Our Current Projects for Better Communications Access HLAA California Communication Access InitiativesWe advocated for Title II city and state government communication access to programs and services. Cities where projects are currently underway:CerritosLong BeachWalnut CreekContra Costa CountyCollaborations with other Disability and Hearing Loss OrganizationsTelecommunications Access for the Deaf and Disabled Administrative Committee (TADDAC) Speech-Language Pathology
- [Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/southern-ca-chapters/los-angeles-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters Los Angeles Chapter Meeting Place Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles4650 Sunset Blvd., #32Los Angeles, CA 90027Click here for the map When do we meet? 4th Saturday of the month9:30am – social, 10am-noon – meeting; potluck refreshments(beverages provided by chapter)Exceptions:3rd Saturday in November (pre-holiday rap session)no meetings in May or December (parties!) Directions
- [Free Telephones](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/free-telephones/) - Financial Assistance Free Telephones All Californias with hearing loss are qualified to receive an assistive phone, either with captioning or high-gain volume control. Other features, like large buttons, can also be requested. California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)The state of California has the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP), which distributes free telephones and other equipment and services to
- [Medicaid](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/financial-assistance/) - Financial Assistance Medicaid The first step for financial assistance resources for hearing aids (and other technology) is to check with your health care insurance provider to find out if they carry hearing aid coverage. After that, check out the programs listed here to find out you might be eligible for services. Coverage for ChildrenThe Early
- [California State Assembly Bill AB 435 – Locked Hearing Aids](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy/california-state-assembly-bill-ab-435-locked-hearing-aids/) - HLAA-CA Fighting for Consumer Protections California State Assembly Bill AB 435 – Locked Hearing Aids Why is it important? California State Assembly Bill AB435 will require hearing aid dispensers and dispensing audiologists to provide the purchaser with a written notice before the sale of a hearing aid if the hearing aid being purchased uses proprietary
- [Communicating with Legislators](https://hearinglossca.org/advocacy/communicating-with-legislators/) - Communicating with Legislators Tools and Information to Communicate and Work with Legislators Connecting with your Representative Attend a MeetingLearn how to attend a district meeting when the representative is present. Plan a VisitKnow how to set up a visit with your representative. Contact TipsLearn tips how to contact your representative with specific tips on email
- [Terms of Use](https://hearinglossca.org/terms-of-use/) - Website Terms of Use Version 1.0 The Hearing Loss Association California website located at https://hearinglossca.org is a copyrighted work belonging to Hearing Loss Association of America California. Certain features of the Site may be subject to additional guidelines, terms, or rules, which will be posted on the Site in connection with such features. All such
- [Privacy Policy](https://hearinglossca.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy of Hearing Loss Association of America CaliforniaHearing Loss Association of America California operates the http://hearinglossca.org website, which provides the SERVICE.This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service, the Hearing Loss Association California State website.If
- [About Us](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/) - About Us Getting the Information You Need The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) provides information, education, support and advocacy services to Californians with hearing loss. Founded in 1989, HLAA-CA is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt run by volunteers with or involved with hearing loss. HLAA-CA is affiliated with the Hearing Loss
- [Silicon Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/support/silicon-valley-chapter/) - HLAA California Chapters Silicon Valley Chapter Newsletter 2022 March/April Newsletter Jan/Feb Newsletter 2021 July/August Newsletter May/June Newsletter Jan/Feb Newsletter 2019 Nov/Dec Newsletter Sept/Oct Newsletter July/Aug May/June Newsletter March/April Newsletter Jan/Feb Newsletter Information Meeting Place Masonic Center2500 Masonic DriveSan Jose, CA 95125In the Red Dining Room, off of the main lobby. When do we meet? 2nd
- [State Agencies](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/state-agencies/) - Helpful State Agencies State Agencies These California Agencies provide services and support to people with hearing loss. California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)https://dor.ca.govThe California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.DOR administers the largest vocational
- [Technology](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/technology/) - Helpful Technology Use Tech to Live Your Best Life! Recent technology advances have made a huge number of hearing assistive technologies available to people with hearing loss. But how to find the products that can help you the most? The links below will help you understand the options and find your best fit. Wading through
- [Hearing Loss Basics](https://hearinglossca.org/resources/hearing-loss-basics/) - Hearing Loss Basics Understanding Hearing Loss Hearing loss impacts all ages, not just older adults. Admitting that you may not be getting the most out of life due to hearing loss is difficult but shouldn’t scare you. Finding out if you might have hearing loss and taking positive self action is the first step toward
- [Board of Directors Application](https://hearinglossca.org/about-us/governance/board-of-directors-application/) - Applying for Board of Directors Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association Board of Directors Application Hearing loss affects millions of Californians. The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) provides information, education, support, and advocacy to Californians with hearing loss, their families, and their friends. You can help by joining the
- [Landing Page](https://hearinglossca.org/landing-page/) - Page Heading Here Landing Page Title General description or introduction can go here giving the reader a general sense of what this section of the website is all about. Hearing Loss BasicsShort blurb with keywords about this section that will link to its own page. TechnologyShort blurb with keywords about this section that will link

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## Venues

- [Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/kaiser-permanente-2/)
- [Bear & Crown](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/bear-crown/)
- [Margaret Todd Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/margaret-todd-senior-center/)
- [Belvedere-Tiburon Library](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/belvedere-tiburon-library/)
- [Vivalon](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/vivalon/) - Vivalon 999 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Paid parking in garages and on street, near the San Rafael Smart Train Stop
- [Alma Via](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/alma-via/)
- [San Mateo Theater](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/san-mateo-theater/)
- [JW Marriott Indianapolis](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/jw-marriott-indianapolis/)
- [Club Room at Creekside](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/club-room-at-creekside/)
- [Kaiser Permanente](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/kaiser-permanente/)
- [Weingart Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/weingart-senior-center/)
- [Redwood City Main LIbrary](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/redwood-city-main-library/)
- [Laguna Woods Clubhouse 7](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/laguna-woods-clubhouse-7/)
- [Elks Lodge #1991](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/elks-lodge-1991/)
- [Hof's Hut in Los Altos](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hofs-hut/)
- [Marin Center Exhibit Hall](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/marin-center-exhibit-hall/)
- [Person Senior Wing](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/person-senior-wing/)
- [Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/sheraton-grand-at-wild-horse-pass/)
- [Creekside Bakery](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/creekside-bakery/)
- [Fairfax Library](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/fairfax-library/)
- [Shoreline Park](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/shoreline-park/)
- [Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 8th Street & Otis Drive Alameda, CA](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/robert-w-crown-memorial-state-beach-8th-street-otis-drive-alameda-ca/)
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/diablo-valley-chapter/)
- [Marin County Civic Center](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/marin-county-civic-center/)
- [Wiengart Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/wiengart-senior-center/)
- [Northgate Mall](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/northgate-mall/)
- [Crown Point in Mission Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/crown-point-in-mission-bay/)
- [Chapter Virtual Zoom Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/chapter-zoom-meeting/)
- [Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/robert-w-crown-memorial-state-beach-alameda/)
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-north-bay-of-california-chapter/)
- [Virtual Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/virtual-meeting-2/)
- [HLAA Virtual Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-virtual-meeting/)
- [HLAA Santa Barbara Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-santa-barbara-chapter/)
- [HLAA Silicon Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-silicon-valley-chapter/)
- [HLAA Peninsula Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-peninsula-chapter/)
- [HLAA Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-long-beach-lakewood-chapter/)
- [HLAA Orange County Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-orange-county-chapter/)
- [HLAA Mission Viejo Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-mission-viejo-chapter/)
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-san-diego-chapter/) - Contact: HLAASD@gmail.com
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-la-chapter/)
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-north-bay-of-ca-chapter/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/hlaa-east-bay-chapter/)
- [HLAA Webinar](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/webinar/)
- [HLAA CA Virtual Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/venue/virtual-meeting/)

## Organizers

- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-los-angeles-chapter/) - The HLAA Los Angeles Chapter supports people with hearing loss through advocacy, education, and community, empowering them to live well and stay connected.
- [Charlene Sivertson](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/charlene-sivertson/)
- [Katie Wright](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/katie-wright/)
- [Toni Barrient](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/toni-barrient/)
- [Ann Thomas](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/ann-thomas/)
- [Sally Edwards](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/sally-edwards/)
- [Tawna Cooley](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/tawna-cooley/)
- [sara](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/sara/)
- [Ronnie Adler](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/ronnie-adler/)
- [Walk4Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/walk4hearing/)
- [Sara Oser](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/sara-oser/)
- [HLAA](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-2/)
- [George Chin, Sr.](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/george-chin-sr/)
- [Toni Barrient](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/toni-barrient-2/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-east-bay-chapter/)
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-north-bay-of-california-chapter-2/)
- [HLAA Peninsula Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-peninsula-chapter/)
- [HLAA Santa Barbara Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-santa-barbara-chapter/)
- [HLAA CA State Association](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-ca-state-association/)
- [HLAA](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa/)
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-north-bay-of-california-chapter-2-2/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-east-bay-chapter-2/)
- [HLAA Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-long-beach-lakewood-chapter/)
- [HLAA Mission Viejo Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-mission-viejo-chapter/)
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-san-diego-chapter/)
- [HLAA Central Coast Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-central-coast-chapter/)
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/organizer/hlaa-diablo-valley-chapter/)

## Events

- [HLAA Long Beach / Lakewood Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-long-beach-lakewood-chapter-2-2/2024-09-12/) - Our group of passionate hearing advocates meets every 2nd Thursday except for July and August. Every month we aim to do something a little different, guest speakers, new technology demonstration. The format is casual and easy going. If you are signed up for the Long Beach segment in our newsletter, a notice will be sent
- [](https://hearinglossca.org/event/23939/) - Ready for Departure: Making Travel Easier with Hearing Loss Hosted by the Diablo Valley HLAA Chapter.
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-7/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-6/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [Saturday Connections](https://hearinglossca.org/event/saturday-connections-2-2-2/2026-09-12/) - We are a casual group, with no planned speakers. People bring what they’d like to get out of the meeting. We’ve talked about the challenges in jobs, travel, restaurants, and communicating with others. Technology is always a hot topic because it helps us so much. Those topics have ranged from hearing aids, assisted listening devices,
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-2-3/2026-01-05/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-5/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-4/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-5-3/2026-03-14/) - The HLAA East Bay Chapter monthly meeting takes place at the Oakland Medical Center 3600 Broadway, Conference Room LL-B Oakland CA 94611 Zoom is available for remote audiences. Please register for the meeting at https://www.hearinglosseb.org/monthly-meetings-1
- [Hard-of-Hearing Social – Sacramento](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hard-of-hearing-social-sacramento/2026-05-06/) - Join a small, casual gathering of about a dozen individuals with hearing loss, representing a wide range of experiences and communication styles. Hard of hearing? Late-deafened? Use hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive technology? ASL knowledge is not required to attend. Location: Bear & Crown, Old Sacramento Dates: May 6 and June 3 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM Hosted
- [Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/orange-county-chapter-meeting/) - Please join us for an in-person Orange County Chapter meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 2 PM. You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Get more details about the agenda and presenters at https://www.hearinglossoc.org/
- [Vivalon Health Fair](https://hearinglossca.org/event/vivalon-health-fair/) - Join us at the April 7, 1–3 pm @ the Vivalon Health Fair 999 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 Look for our colorful purple, orange, and green Hearing Loss Association of America North Bay Chapter table at wellness and senior fairs. You’ll find our free popular informational brochures on Hearing Loss Communication, Hearing Loss
- [Belvedere-Tiburon Library Senior Outreach](https://hearinglossca.org/event/belvedere-tiburon-library-senior-outreach/) - Belvedere-Tiburon Library Senior Outreach April 17, 10 am—2 pm 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920 Look for our colorful purple, orange, and green Hearing Loss Association of America North Bay Chapter table at wellness and senior fairs. You’ll find our free popular informational brochures on Hearing Loss Communication, Hearing Loss by the Numbers, and Signs,
- [Margaret Todd Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/event/margaret-todd-senior-center/) - Join the HLAA North Bay at our Outreach event at the Margaret Todd Senior Center Look for our colorful purple, orange, and green Hearing Loss Association of America North Bay Chapter table at wellness and senior fairs. You’ll find our free popular informational brochures on Hearing Loss Communication, Hearing Loss by the Numbers, and Signs,
- [Alma Via In-Person Chapter Meeting (North Bay)](https://hearinglossca.org/event/alma-via-in-person-chapter-meeting-north-bay/2026-03-25/) - Last Wednesday of the Month 10:30 am—noon Alma Via (Rafael Room on 3rd Floor) 515 Northgate Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Free On-street parking, near the Civic Center Smart Train stop
- [Vivalon In-Person Hearing Loss Support Group (North Bay)](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-north-bay-in-person-chapter-meeting/2026-03-06/) - Vivalon In-Person Hearing Loss Support Group 1st Friday of the month 11:15 am–12:15 pm Vivalon 999 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Paid parking in garages and on street, near the San Rafael Smart Train Stop
- [Congressman Kevin Mullin Hosts Town Hall (CA-15)](https://hearinglossca.org/event/23823/) - HLAA California would like to invite you to meet your State Congressional candidates. Kevin Mullin will be hosting a Town Hall for constituents of California’s 15th Congressional District on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. at the College of San Mateo Theater. Space for in person attendance is limited, so please register here for tickets.
- [Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with-hearing-loss-3/) - When: Third Wednesday each month at 5 PM PST (February exception) Raising a child with hearing loss means parents and caregivers need to plan and prepare for things they may not understand. That's why HLAA is launching Hear Together, a support group to provide a safe, welcoming space where participants can: Ask questions and share
- [Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with-hearing-loss-2/) - When: Third Wednesday each month at 5 PM PST (February exception) Raising a child with hearing loss means parents and caregivers need to plan and prepare for things they may not understand. That's why HLAA is launching Hear Together, a support group to provide a safe, welcoming space where participants can: Ask questions and share
- [Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with-hearing-loss/2026-03-18/) - When: Third Wednesday each month at 5 PM PST (February exception) Raising a child with hearing loss means parents and caregivers need to plan and prepare for things they may not understand. That's why HLAA is launching Hear Together, a support group to provide a safe, welcoming space where participants can: Ask questions and share
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-2-2/) - The December 1st meeting will be in-person. The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful.
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-3/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org September
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-2/2025-10-06/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- ["The Naked Gun" at the Grove with HLAA-CA Los Angeles](https://hearinglossca.org/event/the-naked-gun-at-the-grove-with-hlaa-ca-los-angeles/) - Dear HLAA-LA friends, We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Movie Day with Captions on Sunday, August 31 at The Grove in Los Angeles! We’ll be watching the comedy The Naked Gun—a fun, lighthearted way to wrap up the summer together. ­ Movie: The Naked Gun Location: The Grove, Los Angeles Time: 4:00 PM (we'll all meet at a set earlier time) Date: Sunday, August
- [Diablo Valley Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/diablo-valley-chapter-meeting-3-2/) - No meeting in July due to the 4th of July holiday.
- [Diablo Valley Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/diablo-valley-chapter-meeting-3/2025-08-02/) - Monthly Hybrid Meeting 1st Saturday of the month Club Room at Creekside Complex 1010 Stanley Dollar Drive, Rossmoor Walnut Creek, CA 94595 The Club Room is equipped with a hearing loop assistive listening system. We have a limited number of headsets available for attendees who do not have telecoils in their hearing aids. We have
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-5/2025-09-13/) - The HLAA East Bay Chapter monthly meeting takes place at the Fabiola Bldg., 3800 Howe Street, Lower level, Room G26. Zoom is available for remote audiences. Please register for the meeting at https://www.hearinglosseb.org/monthly-meetings-1
- [Long Beach Walk4Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/event/long-beach-walk4hearing/) - When hearing aids are no longer enough, cochlear implants may help. This presentation explores options and guides individuals and families through the decision.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-4/) - Join us for an informative session on: “How to Interpret an Audiogram” Have you had your hearing tested before? Were the results thoroughly explained, or did you end up leaving with more questions than answers? Join us for an informative session with Dr. Erik Breitling, AUD, FAAA, Lamorinda Audiology, is Audiologist, who will be joining
- [Diablo Valley Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/diablo-valley-chapter-meeting-2/) - Silent Journeys: Enhancing Travel Experiences for the Hard of Hearing Become an informed traveler this summer. Take advantage of the regulations and tips that can make your trips more enjoyable. We host hybrid meetings. Please read this page for directions to our meeting room and location in Rossmoor. All non-Rossmoor residents planning to attend this hybrid meeting
- [Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/orange-county-chapter-meeting-2-2-2/) - Please join us for an in-person Orange County Chapter meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 2 PM. You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Get more details about the agenda and presenters at https://www.hearinglossoc.org/
- [Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/orange-county-chapter-meeting-2-2/2025-06-09/) - Please join us for an in-person Orange County Chapter meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 2 PM. You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Get more details about the agenda and presenters at https://www.hearinglossoc.org/
- [Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/orange-county-meeting-2-2-2/) - Please join us for a Hybrid meeting (Zoom & In-person) for the Mission Viejo, CA chapter. The session begins at 2 PM promptly, you are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yl_i_J1RQA6G2fqfYqpiAQ#/registration
- [Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting-2-2/2024-11-11/) - Please join us for a Hybrid meeting (Zoom & In-person) for the Mission Viejo, CA chapter. The session begins at 2 PM promptly, you are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Get more details about the agenda and presenters at https://www.hlaamv.org/
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-3/) - Come learn about TINNITUS (ringing or noise in the ears) and ways to manage it. Dr. Troy Cascia, is an Audiologist at UCSF who also covers the UCSF Tinnitus Clinic. He works at the UCSF’s Emeryville campus clinic. He will present: “The Basics of Tinnitus” His presentation will include: What is the source of the tinnitus perception?
- [The Journey from Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants: What to Expect](https://hearinglossca.org/event/the-journey-from-hearing-aids-to-cochlear-implants-what-to-expect/) - When hearing aids are no longer enough, cochlear implants may help. This presentation explores options and guides individuals and families through the decision.
- [Diablo Valley Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/diablo-valley-chapter-meeting/2024-09-07/) - We meet in the Club Room at the Creekside Complex in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek on the first Saturday each month. The Club Room is equipped with a hearing loop system. We have a limited number of headsets available for attendees who do not have telecoils in their hearing aids. We have scheduled CART for all our
- [OTC 101: Ask The Experts Webinar](https://hearinglossca.org/event/otc-101-ask-the-experts-webinar/) - We're continuing our popular OTC 101 series with a brand-new webinar exploring over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Learn about top devices and get your questions answered by experts from leading hearing aid companies, Sony and Sonova, and hearing aid evaluator Steve Taddei of HearAdvisor. This is a great way to introduce someone who is living with
- [HLAA 2025 Convention - Indianapolis, IN](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-2025-convention-indianapolis-in/) - Start your engine and join us at HLAA’s 40th annual convention, June 11-14, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN—host of the famous Indy 500 automobile race. Our annual event brings together hundreds of people with hearing loss from around the U.S. to learn, discover and connect. Check out the latest technology and hear from health and industry experts
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-04-09/) - This is a monthly meeting that takes place at the Fabiola Bldg., 3800 Howe Street, Lower level, Room G26.. Zoom is available for remote audiences. Please register for the meeting at https://www.hearinglosseb.org/monthly-meetings-1
- [Discover how a service dog can support you or someone you care for](https://hearinglossca.org/event/discover-how-a-service-dog-can-support-you-or-someone-you-care-for/) - When: Saturday, November 23 Time: 10-11a.m. Place: On Zoom Topic: Watch and learn about Canine Companions during our interactive presentation.
- [Celebrating 20 Years in Holiday Style!](https://hearinglossca.org/event/celebrating-20-years-in-holiday-style/) - If you haven't RSPV'd yet, please plan to join us. We will be part of a special celebration that combines two amazing milestones – 20 years of HLAA-LA and the joy of the holiday season! Enjoy a fun-filled day of food, fun, and festivities as we honor the amazing journey of our chapter and reconnect with friends and members who’ve
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting - Navigating the Soundscape: Innovations in Hearing Aid Technology and Beyond](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-nov-2024/) - “Innovations in Hearing Aid Technology” by Susanna Storm, AuD, Blue Sky Hearing, Berkeley, CA (In-person and Webinar) Join us for an engaging session where we explore the latest advancements in hearing aid technology and discover how assistive devices are transforming lives. This presentation promises valuable insights and practical tips. Dr. Storm will cover a range
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting - Holiday Travel Tips for People with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting-10-14-24/) - Please join us for a virtual meeting (Zoom) for the Mission Viejo, CA chapter. Our in-person meeting has been cancelled for this event. We will resume in-person hybrid meetings next month. In-Person Meeting and Virtually on Zoom* Monday, October 14, 2024, 2:00 pm Bringing Hope to Hearing Loss Topic: Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Holiday Travel
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-9-28-24/) - Are you Hearing Spooky Sounds? Join our Next Chapter Presentation When: Saturday, September 28 Time: 10-11 a.m PT Place: On Zoom Topic: Musical Ear Syndrome and Audio Pareidolia—Unraveling the Mystery of the Phantom Voices, Ethereal Music & Other Spooky Sounds Many Hard of Hearing People Secretly Experience REGISTER Note: You will receive the meeting link after you register Please
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-10-12-24/) - October HLAA-East Bay Chapter in-Person meeting (Zoom available): Hearing Aids are now available Over The Counter (OTC) at reduced costs. A new Chapter member, Steve Luzmoor, will give an overview from the perspective of a consumer about OTC hearing aids, how they may be an option for people with mild-moderate hearing loss and useful resources for learning more.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-2/) - This is a monthly meeting that takes place at the Fabiola Bldg., 3800 Howe Street, Lower level, Room G26.. Zoom is available for remote audiences. October Agenda: Hearing Aids are now available Over The Counter (OTC) at reduced costs. A new Chapter member, Steve Luzmoor, will give an overview from the perspective of a consumer
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-10-7-24/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. October 7th "Hearing Loss affects us and those we talk with. Learn the challenges and solutions
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting/2024-11-04/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. Our meetings are held online via Zoom and you can be invited by emailing info@hearinglosspen.org To
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2-3/) - Meeting Agenda: When you think you hear better than you really do. Do you ever attend events at which you are shocked by how difficult it is to hear? (why am I here?) Do you ever forget to strategize meeting people for the first time? (telling the new dentist you need to read his lips after he just
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2-2/2024-10-05/) - Meeting agenda will change each month. We invite special presenters to our meetings, so stay tuned for more. Register at the link below to make sure you always receive our invites.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-9-14-24/) - "Learn about the Breadth of HLAA: Report On the 2024 Annual Convention" Connie Gee, Linda Gee and Verna Dow attended the HLAA Annual Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 26 – 29, 2024. They will report about their experiences and what they learned. Someone from HLAA North Bay and HLAA Diablo Valley will also
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting-9-9-24/) - Please join us for a Hybrid meeting (Zoom & In-person) for the Mission Viejo, CA chapter. The session begins at 2 PM promptly, you are welcome to arrive 30 minutes prior to socialize and meet your fellow members. Get more details about the agenda and presenters at https://www.hlaamv.org/
- [Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-meeting-9-9-24/) - The Peninsula Chapter meets monthly on the first Monday of each month, with a few exceptions. We bring along exciting speakers to share their expertise and stories about hearing loss. These meetings are meant to be empowering and helpful. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcuGrpz4jGNApzAcskokUi5d76QGpgT_q#/registration "The Latest Updates on Cochlear Implant Technology" Dr. Blevins, Stanford Medicine, Division of Otology/Neurology; Professor
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-06-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [Social Event at Marin Farmers Market at Northgate Mall](https://hearinglossca.org/event/social-event-at-marin-farmers-market-at-northgate-mall/) - Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:30 a.m. —1 p.m. Meet at chairs set up in eating area Text 415-710-7281 Our December social event at Corte Madera Town Center was fun, and we made friends with new HLAA members. For January, let’s meet at the temporary location of the Marin Farmers Market at the Northgate Mall (5800
- [Marin Senior Fair](https://hearinglossca.org/event/marin-senior-fair/) - Come say hi or volunteer with HLAA. Volunteer at our booth can talk to attendees, hand out brochures, bookmarks, and pins that say, "Please Face Me & Speak Clearly." About the Event: Join us for the thirty-sixth annual Marin Senior Fair Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall This year's theme is Flower Power, Where
- [Lip Reading Class @ Weingart Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/event/lip-reading-class-weingart-senior-center/) - Free and fun! Join anytime. This skill can help anyone better understand what someone is saying, and is especially helpful used in combination with hearing aids. The class meets in the Craft Room at the Weingart Senior Center.
- [HLAA - 2024 Annual Peninsula Chapter Picnic](https://hearinglossca.org/event/peninsula-chapter-picnic-2024/) - The HLAA-Peninsula Chapter Annual Peninsula Chapter Summer Picnic will be Sat. July 20 12-3:00 Elks Lodge #1991 938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City. CA The chapter will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. Please bring a pot luck item to share: appetizer, side dish, fruit or dessert. Or volunteer at the BBQ grill! Directions: Use your
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting-2/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Meet the Manufacturers of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids](https://hearinglossca.org/event/meet-the-manufacturers-of-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/) - Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Join HLAA for the last of our OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about this exciting new class of products. The fourth webinar in HLAA’s OTC 101 series, Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Part 2 on
- [College of Business Thought Leadership Series - Tap into the Abilities of People with Disabilities: The Case of Employees with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/college-of-business-thought-leadership-series-tap-into-the-abilities-of-people-with-disabilities-the-case-of-employees-with-hearing-loss/) - Join us for our 2024 College of Business Thought Leadership Series live event, “Tap into the Abilities of People with Disabilities: The Case of Employees with Hearing Loss,” with David Baldridge, the Toomey Faculty Fellow and Professor of Management in the College of Business. People with disabilities remain underemployed and marginalized in organizations and society.
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22-2/2024-06-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22-2-2/) - Embracing the Journey: Conquering Hearing Loss with a Growth Mindset When: Saturday, May 25 Time: 10-11 a.m. Place: On Zoom REGISTER Note:.You'll receive an email confirmation with the meeting link after you register titled "Embracing the Journey: Conquering Hearing Loss with a Growth Mindset". Please check your spam folder if you don't receive the email. Please
- [Walk4Hearing - Long Beach - June 8th](https://hearinglossca.org/event/2024-walk4hearing-long-beach/) - Hey Long Beach! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8th, 2024. You must register to participate in this event. Walk4Hearing is the Hearing Loss Association of America’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers and empowering people with hearing loss. Our Walks bring hope to people across the U.S., helping them discover they are
- [Walk4Hearing - Bay Area](https://hearinglossca.org/event/2024-walk4hearing-bay-area-sfo/) - Hey Bay Area! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19th, 2024! If you wish to walk, you must register at the link below. Walk4Hearing is the Hearing Loss Association of America’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers and empowering people with hearing loss. Our Walks bring hope to people across the U.S., helping
- [HOPE Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hope-support-group-2024/2024-04-25/) - Hope Support Group in Zoom Meets every 4th Thursday 4—5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Hearing Other People’s Experiences. This group is an opportunity for you to express the challenges and successes of living with hearing loss. First, we listen intently to each other without commenting. After everyone has been heard, we offer tips, advice, and experiences
- [Hearing Loss At Work Webinar Series - Exploring Self Employment for People with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hearing-loss-at-work-webinar-self-employment/) - This webinar will focus on self-employment and entrepreneurship as options for people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Our three panelists, who all have hearing loss and have successfully navigated self-employment, will share helpful tips, personal stories and the pros and cons of being self-employed. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Kelly Tremblay and Lisa Yuan. Presented by the HLAA Accessible, Inclusive
- [Maxine's Marchers - Walk4Hearing with the Long Beach Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/maxines-marchers-walk4hearing-with-the-long-beach-chapter/) - It's Walk time again! Please support team "Maxine's Marchers" - 40% of your donation comes back to our chapter! It's easy to donate online (Designate Maxine's Marchers as your team). Or you can donate by mail: HLAA Long Beach / Lakewood PO Box 41 Lakewood, CA 90714
- [HLAA Long Beach / Lakewood Chapter @ Hof's Hut](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-long-beach-lakewood-chapter-2/2024-04-11/) - Our group of passionate hearing advocates meets every 2nd Thursday except for July and August. Every month we aim to do something a little different, guest speakers, new technology demonstration. The format is casual and easy going. If you are signed up for the Long Beach segment in our newsletter, a notice will be sent
- [HOPE Support Group 2021](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hope-support-group-2021/) - Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE) Support Group. Hosted by Rich Osborne, Tawna Cooley, and Sara Oser. Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community. The HOPE support group is for people who want to learn about hearing
- [But You Look so Normal:Lost and Found in a Hearing World](https://hearinglossca.org/event/but-you-look-so-normallost-and-found-in-a-hearing-world/) - By age four, Claudia Marseille had hardly uttered a word. When her parents finally had her hearing tested and learned she had a severe hearing loss, they chose to mainstream her, hoping this would offer her the most “normal” childhood possible. With the help of a primitive hearing aid, Claudia worked hard to learn to
- [Senior Expo of Santa Rosa](https://hearinglossca.org/event/senior-expo-of-santa-rosa/) - HLAA North Bay will have an informational booth at the Expo. We need volunteers to talk to people at our booth. Contact Sara at 415-710-7281 to be part of this event. Details About the Event Explore 60+ interesting and informational exhibits on the best of senior living in Santa Rosa. Not just for seniors, bring
- [HLAA 2024 Convention](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-2024-convention/) - Register now to get a group rate on the room. Be ready for fun, friends, workshops, awards, exhibits. Sign up for the Awards dinner to celebrate as HLAANB receives recognition. https://www.hearingloss.org/programs-events/hlaa-2024-convention/Ph
- [No-Host Get Together at Creekside Bakery](https://hearinglossca.org/event/no-host-get-together-at-creekside-bakery/) - Creekside Bakery has lovely outdoor seating. It is located in the CVS and Lucky's shopping center across from the DMV and Goodwill. Relax and meet new friends. RSVP to Sara at 415-710-7281
- [Marin Library - Resource Fair for Older Adults](https://hearinglossca.org/event/marin-library-resource-fair-for-older-adults/)
- [Walk4Hearing - San Diego - October 26, 2024](https://hearinglossca.org/event/2024-walk4hearing-san-diego/) - Hey San Diego! Mark your calendars for October 26th, 2024! Walk4Hearing is the Hearing Loss Association of America’s community of support in action, breaking down barriers and empowering people with hearing loss. Our Walks bring hope to people across the U.S., helping them discover they are not alone in facing the challenges of hearing loss.
- [Hearing Loss At Work Webinar Series - Technologies To Enhance Effectiveness](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hearing-loss-at-work-webinar-series-technologies-to-enhance-effectiveness/) - Join a panel of professionals with hearing loss for an insightful look at new technologies that can help even the playing field on the job, at a wide range of workplaces. This free webinar will be captioned and recorded for future viewing. Those of us with hearing loss know that it can be difficult to
- [WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts Series](https://hearinglossca.org/event/webinar-otc-101-ask-the-experts-series/) - Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids For You? RSVP HERE Join HLAA for the second event in its OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series sharing important information about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This exciting new class of products may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug
- [Listen Everywhere App Testing @ Marin County Civic Center](https://hearinglossca.org/event/listen-everywhere-app-marin-county-civic-center/) - Listen Everywhere App Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Marin Housing Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting Marin County Civic Center, Room 330 Meet outside the room at 1:00 Note: Room 330 is the Marin County Board of Supervisors Chambers Civic Center, 3501 Civic Ctr. Dr. Room 330 San Rafael 94903 Have you ever used the Listen
- [No-Host Lunch at Vivalon @ San Rafael](https://hearinglossca.org/event/no-host-lunch-at-vivalon-san-rafael/) - No-Host Lunch at Vivalon Thursday, February 8, 2024 11:30 a.m. 999 Third Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Vivalon helps Marin County older adults and vulnerable residents thrive through the power of human connection with rides, meals, classes, care, advice and more. Vivalon is in their new location next to Kaiser on 3rd Street in San
- [Long Beach Walk 4 Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/event/long-beach-walk-4-hearing/) - Learn more here.
- [Learn about GetSetUp! - online learning by and for seniors](https://hearinglossca.org/event/learn-about-getsetup-online-learning-by-and-for-seniors/) - HLAA - Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter Thursday, March 11, 2021 6:30 PM Register Here What is GetSetUp GetSetUp is an online community of people who want to learn new skills with others that will unlock new experiences in their lives. At GetSetUp, we live to help others reach their full potential so we created a
- [2024 California Audiology Association Convention](https://hearinglossca.org/event/2024-california-audiology-association-convention/) - Join us September 12-14, 2024 in Irvine for the 25th Annual Conference: Uniting Audiologists Registration Link: https://www.caaud.org/2024_caa_annual_conference.php
- [A Christmas Carol @ Toni Rembe Theatre in San Francisco](https://hearinglossca.org/event/a-christmas-carol-in-san-francisco-open-captioned-performance/) - A Christmas Carol open-captioned performance 2:00 p.m. at ACT's Toni Rembe Theater in San Francisco. Get tickets here. https://www.act-sf.org/whats-on/2023-24-season/a-christmas-carol/ Use Promo code CAPTION
- [Corte Madera Farmers Market](https://hearinglossca.org/event/corte-madera-farmers-market/) - Corte Madera Farmers Market, 1:00 pm --2:30 pm Meet at Elephant statue at the south end of the Corte Madera Town Center near Philz. Text Sara at 415-710-7281
- [Hamilton Landing Farmers Market, Novato, CA](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hamilton-landing-farmers-market-novato-ca/) - Dec 7 Hamilton Landing Farmers Market, Novato, CA, 11:30 am to 1 pm . Meet Between Hangars 7 & 6 by the Bay Trail. Meet at picnic tables. Text Sara at 415-710-7281
- [San Diego Walk4Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-walk4hearing/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-12-07/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-01-04/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-02-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-06-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-07-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-08-03/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-09-07/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-10-05/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-11-02/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-02-03/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-03-02/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-04-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-05-04/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2024-01-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-11-04/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-12-02/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-08-05/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-09-02/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-10-07/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-06-03/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-07-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-04-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-05-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2023-03-04/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-03-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-04-05/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-05-03/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-06-07/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-07-05/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-08-02/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-09-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-10-04/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-11-01/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2025-12-06/)
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting-2/2026-01-03/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-01-25/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-10-26/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-11-23/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-12-28/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-07-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-08-24/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-09-28/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-05-25/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-06-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-02-24/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-03-23/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-04-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-11-25/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-12-23/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2024-01-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-08-26/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-09-23/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-10-28/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-05-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-06-24/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-07-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2023-04-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-02-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-03-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-04-26/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-05-24/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-06-28/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-07-26/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-08-23/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-09-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-10-25/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-11-22/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-meeting-2023-04-22/2025-12-27/)
- [Los Angeles Chapter Spring Fling!](https://hearinglossca.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-spring-fling/) - A luncheon party to get together and reconnect. Details will be sent to those who register.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-2022-11-12/) - "Appreciating and Making Music: Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss" To embark on a hearing loss journey also means your relationship with aural music will change. Wendy Cheng will share strategies and ideas on how to appreciate or make music with a hearing loss. She will also discuss her nonprofit, the Association of Adult Musicians
- [Hearing Challenges with Family Webinar](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hearing-challenges-with-family-webinar/) - HLAA-Peninsula Chapter sponsors this meeting just in time for the Holidays. Julia Stepp of Hearing Loss Live will be talking about hearing challenges with family. If time permits, she'll talk about the "Bill of Communication Rights". Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-06-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-07-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-08-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-09-14/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-10-12/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-02-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-03-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-04-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-05-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-09-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-10-14/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-11-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-12-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-01-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-04-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-05-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-06-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-07-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-08-12/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-03-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-01-14/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2023-02-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-12-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-09-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-10-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-07-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-08-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2022-06-11/)
- [Chapter Leaders Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/chapter-leaders-meeting-2/) - Let's talk about attracting new people and retaining members. What it really takes to get the job done. Let's get real! You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 4, 2022, 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting: Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a
- [Chapter Leader's Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/chapter-leaders-meeting-2022-10-07/) - Monthly Virtual Meetings to connect, share and work for more vibrant chapters. Register in advance here.
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-05-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-03-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-04-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-12-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-01-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-02-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-07-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-08-10/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-09-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-10-12/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-11-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-05-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-06-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-12-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-01-12/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-02-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-03-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2023-04-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-07-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-08-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-09-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-10-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2022-11-10/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-06-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-07-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-08-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-09-12/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-10-10/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-11-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2024-12-12/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-01-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-02-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-03-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-04-10/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-05-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-06-12/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-07-10/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-08-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-09-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-10-09/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-11-13/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2025-12-11/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/2026-01-08/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting via Zoom
- [Chapter Leader's Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/chapter-leaders-meeting-2022-09-02/) - Monthly Virtual Meetings to connect, share and work for more vibrant chapters. Register in advance here.
- [San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-chapter-meeting/) - Description: After brief introductions, we’ll kick off with a quick ice-breaker: “What do you wish hearing people knew about your hearing loss that would make easier for you to communicate with them?” Then we’ll go into our general discussion where you can bring up whatever is on your mind: Challenges you’re facing. Are Covid masks still a
- [Chapter Leader's Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/chapter-leaders-meeting-2024-05-03/) - Monthly Virtual Meetings to connect, share and work for more vibrant chapters. Register in advance here.
- [HLAA 2022 Convention](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-2022-convention/) - The HLAA 2022 Convention is June 23-25 in Tampa, Florida! HLAA is very excited to be hosting an in-person Convention again. This year the exhibit hall, workshops, demo presentations, plenary sessions, social events and Research Symposium will all be held under one roof at the brand new JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
- [Bay Area Walk 4 Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/event/bay-area-walk-4-hearing-2/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting-2022-05-14/) - Virtual Monthly Meeting Via Zoom. Topic: Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID) - Cindy Dickeson, Program Director CEID is a Bay Area-based 501c3 nonprofit that has been working with young D/HH children, adults, and families since 1980. CEID’s professional staff meets community and individual needs through the dedicated application of their own expertise and through
- [San Diego Walk 4 Hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/event/san-diego-walk-4-hearing/) - Learn more here.
- [Spring 2022 Board of Directors Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/spring-2022-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Registration Required: CLICK HERE All HLAA-CA members are invited.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-03-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-01-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-02-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-10-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-11-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-12-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-03-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-04-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-05-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-06-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-07-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-08-08/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-09-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-09-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-10-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-11-08/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-12-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-01-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2023-02-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-04-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-05-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-06-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-07-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2022-08-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-04-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-05-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-06-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-07-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-08-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-09-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-10-08/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-11-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2024-12-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-01-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-02-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-03-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-04-08/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-05-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-06-10/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-07-08/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-08-12/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-09-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-10-14/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-11-11/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2025-12-09/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [Mission Viejo Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/mission-viejo-chapter-meeting/2026-01-13/) - Virtual monthly meeting via Zoom.
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-11-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2024-12-14/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-01-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-02-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-03-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-04-12/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-05-10/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-06-14/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-07-12/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-08-09/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-09-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-10-11/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-11-08/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2025-12-13/)
- [East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/east-bay-chapter-meeting/2026-01-10/)
- [HLAA-CA Board of Directors Winter 2021 Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-ca-board-of-directors-winter-meeting/) - All HLAA-CA members are invited. All persons residing in California who are members of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) in good standing, shall be considered members of HLAA-CA. A member of HLAA is in good standing if the member’s current annual membership dues are fully paid or have been waived. Contact: info@hearinglossca.org
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-east-bay-chapter-meeting/) - 9:30am, Social Time 10:00am, Meeting Starts
- [HOPE Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hope-support-group/) - Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE) Support Group Listen & Be Heard Rich Osborne, Tawna Cooley, and Sara Oser Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community. The HOPE support group is for people who want to learn
- [Living and Loving with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/living-and-loving-with-hearing-loss/) - Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. CT, 2 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. PT Dana Sunderland, HLAA Los Angeles chapter member, will moderate the panel on coping with hearing loss featuring couples, married and dating, best friends and parent-child challenges! Panelists will come from a mixed environment–those who are hearing and others who
- [InnoCaption - captioning for your cell phone!](https://hearinglossca.org/event/innocaption-easy-and-accessible-phone-calls/) - Wish you had captions for your cell phone? At our April Zoom meeting, InnoCaption will be here to demonstrate how their app does exactly that. InnoCaption is the only mobile app that offers real-time captioning of phone calls through live stenographers and/or automated speech recognition software. Their technology makes phone calls easy and accessible for
- [Recent Technology in Measuring Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implant Technology](https://hearinglossca.org/event/recent-technology-in-measuring-hearing-loss-and-cochlear-implant-technology/) - Matthew Fitzgerald, PhD, Chief of Audiology, Stanford Ear Institute Registration required—https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckd-qtrD0uHdB7AMmD2860qnlCsVgH9tKt
- [Technophobes—Learn How to Use the Internet, HLAA DV and HLAA Websites](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-diablo-valley-chapter-2/) - Help is on the way! Learn how to navigate the HLAA DV and HLAA websites for information about hearing loss. Registration Required, click HERE
- [HLAA-CA Board of Trustees Spring Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-ca-board-of-trustees-spring-meeting/) - Registration Required. Click HERE to Register.
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-los-angeles/)
- [CA Department of Rehabilitation](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-los-angeles-2021-03-27/) - Join us for an engaging and informative presentation from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). This meeting was a highly requested topic requested from many of you, so now is your chance to discover what DOR is all about. Equip yourself with tools to attain employment, achieve independence, and realize equality! This presentation will cover the
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-los-angeles-2021-04-24/2021-04-24/)
- [Let's Just Talk!](https://hearinglossca.org/event/lets-just-talk/) - Support meeting Open to the Public. Everyone welcome Registration required— Click HERE
- [Chatter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/lets-just-talk-2021-04-03/2021-04-03/) - HLAA San Diego Virtual Meeting Open to the Public Registration required— https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsc-iorTwoHdLAtKqB_WNhKJG8FD_z2JmB
- [HOPE Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hope-support-group-4/) - Hearing Other People's Experiences (HOPE) Support Group Listen & Be Heard Rich Osborne, Tawna Cooley, and Sara Oser Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community. The HOPE support group is for people who want to
- [HOPE Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hope-support-group-2021-03-25/2021-03-25/) - Hearing Other People's Experiences (HOPE) Support Group Listen & Be Heard Rich Osborne, Tawna Cooley, and Sara Oser Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community. The HOPE support group is for people who want to
- [What is the Walk4Hearing?](https://hearinglossca.org/event/what-is-the-walk4hearing/) - Ronnie Adler HLAA National Walk4Hearing Manager Ronnie Adler has been an HLAA member since 1988 and was involved with three HLAA Chapters in New York and Connecticut. She joined the staff of HLAA in 2006 working to develop the new Walk4Hearing program. Ronnie is a leader of the HLAA All Generations Chapter in Pennsylvania. In
- [How Hearing Health Professionals Support People with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/event/how-hearing-health-professionals-support-people-with-hearing-loss/) - Bill Diles, Owner, Kenwood Hearing Centers Meet Bill Diles, Owner of Kenwood Hearing Centers with 5 locations in Sonoma County. His family has been in the hearing health business for 87 years! Presently, his wife (audiologist) and two sons (hearing aid dispensers) are also part of these centers that support people with hearing loss. Bill
- [Book Club](https://hearinglossca.org/event/book-club/2021-02-20/) - Gael Hannan, The Way I Hear It, Life with Hearing Loss Please join Tawna Cooley for this new book club that features hearing loss topics to provide inspiration for discussion. Our first book is by a well-known hearing loss advocate, writer, speaker, and humorist Gael Hannan, The Way I Hear It, Life with Hearing
- [HLAA, Webinar—Good Enough!](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-webinar-good-enough/) - An inspiring love story... Stu Nunnery and Laurel Jonason will share excerpts from their new screenplay, “Good Enough,” to illustrate how authentic, three-dimensional characters go beyond their hearing loss to turn what once was “perfect” into “good enough” and how Hollywood has begun to take note. Each of us has a story – several really
- [Learn About Lipreading](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-diablo-valley-meeting/) - Learn About Lipreading Ellen Mastman Did you know that learning how to lipread can increase your understanding of speech? Lip reading, also known as lipreading or speechreading, is a technique of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue when normal sound is not available. It relies also on information provided by the
- [Locked Hearing Aids, AB 435](https://hearinglossca.org/event/16400/) - Heather Olivares Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board Do you know what a locked hearing aid is? Do you know if your hearing aid is locked? Locked hearing aids are not consumer-friendly. They require the consumer to only use the purchase place for adjustments and repairs, taking away the consumer's ability to choose
- [HLAA-CA Bi-Annual Board of Trustees Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-ca-bi-annual-board-of-trustees-meeting/) - HLAA-CA Bi-Annual Board of Trustees Meeting, open to the membership. Registration required.
- [HLAA Santa Barbara Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-santa-barbara-chapter/) - Saturday, November 14, 2020 Meets 2nd Saturday 10 am, PT Betsy Randle, OEI Representative CapTel Captioned Phones
- [HLAA & HLAA CA Virtual Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-hlaa-ca-virtual-meeting/) - Saturday, November 14, 2020 Meets 2nd Saturday 1 pm, PT Surviving the Holidays with Hearing Loss Alison Freeman, Ph.D. Alison Freeman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who works half time at California State University at Northridge (CSUN) with both hearing and hard of hearing/deaf/Deaf students. She also has a private practice and is doing teletherapy
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-north-bay-of-california-chapter-2/) - HOPE Support Group—Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community.
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-east-bay-chapter/2020-11-14/) - 9:30 am, PT— Social time 10:00 am, PT—Meeting
- [Digital Therapeutics Are Changing the Face of Healthcare](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-east-bay-chapter-2021-03-13/) - Nancy Tye-Murray, Ph.D. Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St Louis, School of Medicine, St Louis , MO. Dr. Tye-Murray will review the conditions associated with untreated hearing loss and describe how digital therapeutics (DTx) are changing the face of healthcare with an example of how DTx may be
- [Accessibility the COVID Factor](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-east-bay-chapter-2021-04-10/) - Steven Derby, Esq. Mr Derby, an attorney specializing in disability rights will discuss how businesses are using the COVID -19 pandemic to avoid access obligations, and what can be done about it. Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApde2qrDssGdCGriUEolglt2UsRawTk0s_ 9:30 am, PT— Social time 10:00 am, PT—Meeting
- [Latest Research from UC Irvine Center for Hearing Research](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-mission-viejo-chapter-2021-07-13/) - Dr. Djallilan has expertise is in the areas of complex ear surgery, including cochlear implants, hearing loss, balance disorders, facial nerve paralysis, and skull base surgery. Registration required. Click HERE
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-los-angeles-chapter/) - Saturday, October 24, 2020 Meets 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 am, PT InnoCaption Matt Goncalves, Marketing Director, and Christina Duarte, Director of Regulatory Affairs. They will provide an overview of the SmartPhone captioning telephone app and their new desktop view. Registration is required: Click Here to Register
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-san-diego-chapter/) - Saturday, October 24, 2020 Meets 4th Saturday monthly Jill Preminger, PhD Professor, SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Audiology How hearing loss has affected our relaitonships with family and friends. Register in advance for this meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCtqzotHN1Di9T-cGp85VT6glmAsGv2
- [HLAA North Bay of CA Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-north-bay-of-california-chapter/) - HOPE Support Group—Share your hearing loss successes and challenges in a supportive community. By listening to each other, we learn to advocate for ourselves and our larger community.
- [HLAA Central Coast Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/event/hlaa-central-coast-chapter/) - California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides free specialized telephones for people with hearing loss in California.

## Series

- [Hard-of-Hearing Social – Sacramento](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hard-of-hearing-social-sacramento/)
- [Alma Via In-Person Chapter Meeting (North Bay)](https://hearinglossca.org/series/alma-via-in-person-chapter-meeting-north-bay/)
- [HLAA North Bay In-Person Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hlaa-north-bay-in-person-chapter-meeting/)
- [HLAA North Bay of California Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/north-bay-of-california-chapter-meeting/) - Alma Via In-Person Chapter Meeting Last Wednesday of the Month 10:30 am—noon Alma Via (Rafael Room on 3rd Floor) 515 Northgate Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Free On-street parking, near the Civic Center Smart Train stop
- [Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE) Zoom Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hope-support-group-2/) - 4th Thursday of the month 4:00 pm—5:15 pm Register in advance with the link on the website hearinglossnorthbay.org
- [Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss](https://hearinglossca.org/series/support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-with-hearing-loss/)
- [HLAA Peninsula Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/peninsula-chapter-meeting/) - Monthly Chapter Meeting We meet the 1st Monday of the month at 1:30-3:00 p.m. Except June, July & August; on holidays, meets 2nd Monday Our meeting place in Redwood City is under construction. When we can meet again in person, we’ll let you know. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtce2srzMpGNT7otuNCaN69kfmyr2AIZxv
- [HLAA Orange County Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/orange-county-chapter-meeting/)
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter Meeting, Chatter](https://hearinglossca.org/series/san-diego-chapter-meeting/)
- [HLAA North Bay of CA Chapter, HOPE Support Group](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hope-support-group/)
- [HLAA San Diego Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/chatter/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/east-bay-chapter-meeting/)
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/los-angeles-chapter-meeting/)
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter Meeting](https://hearinglossca.org/series/diablo-valley-chapter-meeting/)
- [Saturday Connections](https://hearinglossca.org/series/saturday-connections/)
- [HLAA Long Beach / Lakewood Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hlaa-long-beach-lakewood-chapter/)
- [Lip Reading Class @ Weingart Senior Center](https://hearinglossca.org/series/lip-reading-class-weingart-senior-center/)
- [HLAA Los Angeles Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hlaa-los-angeles-chapter/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/series/hlaa-east-bay-chapter/)
- [Book Club](https://hearinglossca.org/series/book-club/)

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- [Nonprofit](https://hearinglossca.org/category/nonprofit/)
- [Research](https://hearinglossca.org/category/research/)
- [Personal Stories](https://hearinglossca.org/category/personal-stories/)
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- [Chapter Highlight](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/)
- [News](https://hearinglossca.org/category/news/)
- [Event](https://hearinglossca.org/category/event/)
- [North Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/north-bay/)
- [Peninsula](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/peninsula/)
- [San Francisco](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/san-francisco/)
- [Silicon Valley](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/silicon-valley/)
- [Diablo Valley](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/diablo-valley/)
- [East Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/east-bay/)
- [Long Beach](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/long-beach/)
- [Santa Barbara](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/santa-barbara/)
- [City of Orange](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/orange/)
- [San Diego](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/san-diego/)
- [Los Angeles](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/los-angeles/)
- [Mission Viejo](https://hearinglossca.org/category/chapter-highlight/mission-viejo/)
- [How To](https://hearinglossca.org/category/how-to/)

## Tags

- [Advocacy](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/advocacy/)
- [ADA](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/ada/)
- [accessibility](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/accessibility/)
- [accommodations](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/accommodations/)
- [hearing loops](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loops/)
- [hearing loss](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loss/)
- [captions](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/captions/)
- [communications access](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/communications-access/)
- [teen advocacy](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/teen-advocacy/)
- [dancing while deaf](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/dancing-while-deaf/)
- [music with hearing loss](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/music-with-hearing-loss/)
- [hearing loss champion](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loss-champion/)
- [access to worship](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/access-to-worship/)
- [audiology](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/audiology/)
- [auditory rehabilitation](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/auditory-rehabilitation/)
- [cochlear implants](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/cochlear-implants/)
- [free clinic](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/free-clinic/)
- [hearing test](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-test/)
- [speech therapy](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/speech-therapy/)
- [hearing aids](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-aids/)
- [nonprofit](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/nonprofit/)
- [hearing dog](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-dog/)
- [canine companions](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/canine-companions/)
- [dogs for the deaf](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/dogs-for-the-deaf/)
- [hearing loss solutions](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loss-solutions/)
- [audiology clinics](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/audiology-clinics/)
- [free hearing test](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/free-hearing-test/)
- [hearing health](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-health/)
- [children's hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/childrens-hearing/)
- [children's hearing test](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/childrens-hearing-test/)
- [hearing services for kids](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-services-for-kids/)
- [hearing clinic](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-clinic/)
- [research](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/research/)
- [USC](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/usc/)
- [Keck School of Medicine](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/keck-school-of-medicine/)
- [disability](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/disability/)
- [medical student](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/medical-student/)
- [job discrimination](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/job-discrimination/)
- [staying employed](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/staying-employed/)
- [real time captioning](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/real-time-captioning/)
- [CART](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/cart/)
- [school accommodations](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/school-accommodations/)
- [church accommodation](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/church-accommodation/)
- [hearing loop](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loop/)
- [self-advocacy](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/self-advocacy/)
- [reducing stress](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/reducing-stress/)
- [communication strategies](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/communication-strategies/)
- [Chapter Meetings CA](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/chapter-meetings-ca/)
- [HLAA & HLAA CA](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hlaa-hlaa-ca/)
- [HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hlaa-diablo-valley-chapter/)
- [Lip Reading](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/lip-reading/)
- [HLAA East Bay Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hlaa-east-bay-chapter/)
- [HLAA CA](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hlaa-ca/)
- [News](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/news/)
- [family fun](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/family-fun/)
- [hearing technology](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-technology/)
- [small businesses](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/small-businesses/)
- [over the counter](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/over-the-counter/)
- [Convention](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/convention/)
- [workshops](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/workshops/)
- [research symposium](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/research-symposium/)
- [insurance coverage](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/insurance-coverage/)
- [hearing loss advocacy](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hearing-loss-advocacy/)
- [children with hearing loss](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/children-with-hearing-loss/)
- [motherhood](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/motherhood/)
- [IEP](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/iep/)
- [grandmother's love](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/grandmothers-love/)
- [wellness](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/wellness/)
- [adults with hearing loss](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/adults-with-hearing-loss/)
- [North Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/north-bay/)
- [Long Beach](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/longbeach/)
- [walk4hearing](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/walk4hearing/)
- [Hof's Hut](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/hofs-hut/)
- [Los Altos](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/los-altos/)
- [Lakewood](https://hearinglossca.org/tag/lakewood/)

## Event Categories

- [HLAA Chapter](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapter/)
- [Meetings](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/meetings/)
- [HLAA Chapters](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/)
- [HLAA](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa/)
- [HLAA CA State Association](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-ca-state-association/)
- [Virtual Meetings](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/virtual-meetings/)
- [Webinars](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/webinars/)
- [Peninsula](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/peninsula/)
- [San Francisco](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/sanfrancisco/)
- [Silicon Valley](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/siliconvalley/)
- [Diablo Valley](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/diablovalley/)
- [East Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/eastbay/)
- [North Bay](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/northbay/)
- [Long Beach](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/longbeach/)
- [Santa Barbara](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/santabarbara/)
- [City of Orange](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/orange/)
- [San Diego](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/sandiego/)
- [Los Angeles](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/losangeles/)
- [Orange County](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/orange-county/)
- [Sacramento](https://hearinglossca.org/events/category/hlaa-chapters/sacramento/)