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.


Wednesday, December 5, 2012


December Meeting: December 8, 2012 
                                   1:00PM-3:00PM

Where: Gregg’s Restaurant
              4120 Quaker Lane, (Route 2), North Kingstown, RI

Topic: Holiday Party and Yankee Swap
We are bringing back the tradition of our Annual Holiday event after a two year hiatus!  After a very brief business meeting, we will dine, and then begin our annual Yankee Swap.  Bring a gift that costs no more than $5 for the swap. Gregg’s will seat us in a private room and let us order with separate checks.
We will have real-time captioning to make sure that everyone can participate. Please join us!

Directions: Exit 5 off Route 4 towards Wickford: Use link below for mapquest:

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