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.


Monday, October 15, 2012

November Meeting


Next Meeting: Saturday November 10, 2012 10:00 Am-12:00 PM

Where: Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
              1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Topic:  Med-El’s Presentation on Cochlear Implant

Join us with Jeanne Fredriksen, M.Ed, CED, from MED-EL, who will speak at the November 10 meeting about the most current generation of implantable hearing devices. She’ll discuss who qualifies, and how these devices can help. She will also touch on the rehabilitation process. There will be a Med-El user there as well

Jeanne Fredriksen M.Ed., CED, is a Senior Consumer Outreach Manager from MED-EL Corporation. Jeanne is a retired Special Ed. Director and Principal of an Oral School for the Deaf. She has over 35 years working in the field of hearing loss. In her role with MED-EL, she travels the Northeast region helping others to learn about new technology and rehabilitation materials that are available for those with all levels of hearing loss.


So bring your questions as this will be an interactive discussion .

There will be CART
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