About Us
We are under the umbrella of the national organization of Hearing Loss Association of America which is located in Bethesda. Maryland. http://www.hearingloss.org
HLA-RI’s primary function is to educate it members, their families and friends about the causes, nature and complications of hearing loss and what can be done to better cope with that loss. We hold monthly meetings between September and June at which we may have guest speakers on a variety of topics relating to hearing loss. We may also have informal meetings where the members share their experiences and knowledge relating to hearing loss. We also have two socials a year as well.
We are able to provide CART –Computer Aided Real Time Captioning which is projected on to a large screen so that the participants can “hear what is being said in the meetings”
Some meeting topics include Accessibility, hearing aids, legislation, cochlear implants, tinnitus, captioning, relay system, assistive devices, state services, coping tips many more topics! We also have social events.
Before HLA-RI, many of the members felt isolated, found communication a struggle, were confused about technology, didn’t know their rights and hid their hearing loss
And now HLA-RI is a place to find answers, ask new questions, and meet people who understand. HLA-RI is a resource for information and friendship.
The monthly meetings are held at different locations within Rhode Island. To be placed on the email distribution list for notices and other important announcements, send an email to hearinglossri@gmail.com This email list is not shared with any organizations or individuals and each HLA-RI ‘s member is blind copied on each email.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
June Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
May 18th Meeting @ Warwick Library
First of all:
Your experience as a person with hearing loss
Your hopes for our RI HLA Chapter
Secondly:
Movie Captioning News
MOVIE ACCESSIBILITY IN RIThese two (2) vlogs are captioned, conducted in American Sign Language, and spoken English.Part I - Providence Place Mall Movie Theater - Accessibility/EquipmentTo see vlog (Part 1 of 2) - please click herePart II - Movie Access Commission
The Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RICDHH) is an advocating, coordinating, and service providing entity committed to promoting an environment in which the deaf and hard of hearing in Rhode Island are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives.
Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Department of Administration Building
One Capitol Hill, Ground Floor
Providence, RI 02908
401-256-5511 - TEL/VP
401-222-5736 - FAX
Email: cdhh.main@cdhh.ri.gov
URL: www.cdhh.ri.gov
Hearing Loss Awareness Month May 2015
HEARING LOSS AWARENESS MONTH SCHEDULE - MAY 2015Please note: The postcards for Hearing Loss Awareness Month event schedule in May 2015 have already been mailed. If you haven't received your postcard for last year's events and would like to have a postcard for upcoming events to be mailed to you, please email tocdhh.main@cdhh.ri.gov with your mailing address.
Saturday, May 2nd, 9am
Registration - please click here
Sunday, May 3rd, 12pm - 3pm (free)
* Ice Cream Social & Make Mosaics with Artist/Teacher of the Deaf Peter Geisser *
Ice cream social and activities for children who are deaf and hard of hearing will be held at the Providence Children's Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided. For more information, contact Cathy Saunders atsaunders@childrensmuseum.org.
* Making Connections for Families with Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing *Rhode Island Parent Information Network will host a group meeting for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing at 1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI. ASL interpreter will be provided. Child care is available and refreshments will be served. RSVP is required. For more information or RSVP, contact Elsbeth Brown at brown@ripin.org or 401-277-3690.
* Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss *Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss, TechACCESS, 110 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite I, Warwick, RI. Program: 5pm to 6pm - view and demonstrate ATEL equipment ONLY and 6pm to 8pm - Technology and Communication Strategies for Persons with Hearing Loss. For more information: email at denise.corson@ors.ri.gov or call 401-463-0202 or visit ATEL's website: www.atel.ri.gov.
* RIHAP's 21st Annual Seminar *Rhode Island Hearing Assessment Program will host 21st Annual Seminar, "Creating Positive Environments for Children with Hearing Loss" at Crowne Plaza at the Crossing, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided. For registration or information: Sherri Lee Moniz, 401-277-3604 or email: Slmoniz@wihri.org.
* Advocating for Hearing Assistive Technology at Public Places * Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing invites you to attend a presentation given by David Abell at the Warwick Public Library, Meeting Room, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI. The presentation topic is Advocating for Hearing Assistive Technology at Public Places. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided. For more information, contact Pamela Zellner at 401-256-5511 or email:pamela.zellner@cdhh.ri.gov.
* RISHA's Annual Better Hearing and Speech Month *
Rhode Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association will celebrate Annual Better Hearing and Speech Month by having a display event at the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI. RSVP by May 14th. For more information or RSVP, contact RISHA Past President, Ellen Connery at Ellenconnery@verizon.net or visit RISHA's website: www.risha.info.
* RICDHH Public Meeting *RICDHH Public Meeting will be held at the Department of Administration Building, Conference Room A, 2nd Floor, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI. The meeting is open for public. ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided. For more information, contact Pamela Zellner at 401-256-5511 or email:pamela.zellner@cdhh.ri.gov.
The Hearing Loss Awareness EXPO will be held at the Department of Administration Building, Atrium, 1st Floor, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI. The EXPO will have more than 20 exhibitors to share beneficial information and resources with people who have different levels of hearing. Everyone is welcome to come and see what's new! ASL Interpreter will be provided. For more information, contact Pamela Zellner at 401-256-5511 or email: pamela.zellner@cdhh.ri.gov.
* Lunch and Learn, Removing Barriers to Independence*
Lunch and Learn, Removing Barriers to Independence workshop will be held at Ocean State Center of Independent Living, 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required one week prior. CART will be provided. To register, or for more information: call 401-738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit ATEL's website: www.atel.ri.gov.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Next Meeting
Your experience as a person with hearing loss
Your hopes for our RI HLA Chapter
Secondly: A chance to work together to plan for:
The May Hearing Loss Expo at the State Offices Building
Informational and social events throughout the rest of the year
Expanding our membership
Other topics of interest to the group
Monday, February 2, 2015
Next Meeting March 7th 2-4PM Warwikc Library
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Webinar
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