If you’d like to participate in a test of the Emergency Alert System, turn on your TV on September 28th at 2:20 PM EDT. You can read more about this on the TDI site. https://tdiforaccess.org/2016/09/eas-test/ If rescheduling is necessary, there is an alternate date of October 5,2016. Also check out all the links on the […]
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Traveling With Hearing Loss
By Tony Ferack, Hearing Loss Association of America For a person with hearing loss, traveling can be a frustrating experience. I recently attended the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) national convention in Washington, DC. I do not travel often so I was surprised with how accessible traveling has become. Even though each transportation option […]
Message from Lansing Chapter
Hello Everyone! It is time to welcome you all back to our fall chapter meetings. Our first meeting will be on September 7. Meeting details have not changed. We will still be meeting at the Plymouth Congregational Christian Church at 2001 E. Grand River Avenue in Lansing. For those of you who may be attending for […]
D&HHS Awarded $75,000 to Assist Senior Citizens with Hearing Aids
http://deafhhs.org/dhhs-awarded-75000-to-assist-senior-citizens-with-hearing-aids-and-assistive-devices/
HLAA – MI Picnic
Join us for a Picnic! More details on the PDF file but just in case you can’t open it, here’s the basics: Raynor Park, 738 E. Ash, Mason, MI (near Lansing). Look for the pavilion Contact person: Tony Ferack, [email protected], 734-664-3297. RSVP appreciated Date: 8/21/2016 Time: 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Internet of Things (IoT) for AT? Pay Attention to the Details
Internet of Things (IoT) for AT? Pay Attention to the Details Tony Ferack, Hearing Technology Resource Specialist I was reading a recent article titled “AT&T unveiling Internet of Things-linked wheelchair“ and felt compelled to write this blog. First, if you have not yet heard the buzzword “Internet of Things”, I’ll fill you in. Internet of […]
Some Upcoming Event Dates to remember
Some of the upcoming dates: Next Saturday, May 21, is the annual Walk4Hearing at Kensington Metropark. I hope to see some of you there. If you plan on attending, join the Storm Walkers team and register online here http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR/Teamraiser/SEMichiganWalk?team_id=43611&pg=team&fr_id=2330 Next Wednesday, May 18, is the free HLAA webinar, “Let’s Caption the World”. You can join […]
Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP)
By Webmaster on May 12, 2016 in Blog Posts, Hearing Loss Information, Resources, Technology for People with HL
Is a Personal Sound Amplification Product (PSAP) Right for You? Tony Ferack, Hearing Technology Resource Specialist To answer this question, we have to know what a PSAP is. It is basically a wearable device that amplifies sound. A person with hearing loss might say, “That sounds like a hearing aid”. Hearing aids and PSAP’s have […]
Western Wayne HLAA Chapter Meeting & HLAA Webinar
Western Wayne HLAA Chapter Meeting Meeting details: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 “HearUSA products” 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Garden City Hospital Allan L Breakie Medical Office Building (Main Entrance facing Inkster Rd) Note: this building is attached to the main hospital and not the separate bldg closest to Inkster Rd. 6255 Inkster Rd, Garden City, […]
Basic Guide to Understanding an Audiogram
BASIC GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AN AUDIOGRAM Liz Kobylak, HLAA-MI Hearing Technology Resource Specialist Those of us who have been diagnosed with hearing loss have probably, at some point, looked with dread at our audiograms which graph our hearing test results. This graph can be confusing to those just beginning their hearing loss journey. To understand […]