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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 through
- information
- education
- support
- advocacy
Contact North Bay
Talk to our North Bay team and joining our free newsletter is the best way to stay in the know about resources for the hard of hearing and deaf communities. We share excellent webinars, policy and news updates, and special invites to local events in your neighborhood.Â
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Read MoreUpcoming Events in North Bay
There are 3 free ways to connect either in-person or on Zoom each month to share hearing stories and advice, ask questions, learn about technology and communication, meet helpful friendly people, and pick up informational materials for yourself and others:
5 events found.
Events
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Alma Via In-Person Chapter Meeting (North Bay)
Alma Via Alma Via (Rafael Room on 3rd Floor) 515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA, United StatesLast 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 […]
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HOPE Support Group
Chapter Virtual Zoom MeetingHope 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 […]
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Vivalon In-Person Hearing Loss Support Group (North Bay)
Vivalon 999 Third Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesVivalon 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
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Margaret Todd Senior Center
Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA, United StatesJoin 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, […]
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Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Loss
Chapter Virtual Zoom MeetingWhen: 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 […]
Free
Chapter Officers
Sara Oser, President
Sara Oser is Co-Founder and President of the HLAA North Bay Chapter. She has a cochlear implant and a hearing aid and lives in Novato, CA. Sara taught English as a Second Language at the College of Marin for many years and coordinated the Intensive English Program. She writes the newsletter, updates the website, attends outreach events, and advocates for people with hearing loss.
Tawna Cooley, Vice President
Tawna was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. She received hearing aids as a toddler, was raised oral deaf and mainstreamed in public schools. Tawna uses bilateral super power hearing aids and speechreading. She’s retired from a first career as an environmental planner, and a second in ministry and teaching world religions at a graduate theological school. Tawna facilitates the HOPE support group and is a guiding force in the chapter.
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