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, April 28, 2015

Movie Captioning News

FROM RI CDHH News email 

FYI
In a message dated 4/21/2015 3:54:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, CDHH.News@cdhh.ri.gov writes:

MOVIE ACCESSIBILITY IN RI
These two (2) vlogs are captioned, conducted in American Sign Language, and spoken English.
Part I - Providence Place Mall Movie Theater - Accessibility/Equipment
To see vlog (Part 1 of 2) - please click here
Part II - Movie Access Commission

To see vlog (Part 2 of 2) - Please click here
About RICDHH

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
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