News & Views
December 2013
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Hearing Loss Association of America exists to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.

 

"Hearing Loops, Telecoils and You"
 

 

Tuesday, December 17th
5:30 - 8:00 PM

(5:30 refreshments, 6:00 presentation)

 

JULIETTE STERKENS, AuD

HLAA National Hearing Loop Advocate

KAREN MacLENNAN, AuD, TSHH

Hearing Loop Consultant 

RICHARD EINHORN

Composer and Hearing Loop Advocate

   

Don't miss this panel discussion about telecoils and hearing loops; how they can enhance your ability to hear - at home and away; and how everyone can be a loop advocate.

 

If you've never heard the quality sound from a hearing loop, this is your chance.  A chair loop pad, which can be used with a TV, home phone, or in a car, will be set up for individuals to try out. 

 

At the conclusion of the meeting, one lucky person in attendance will win a drawing and take home the chair loop pad! 

 
NYPL Muhlenberg Branch
209 W. 23rd Street (near 7th Avenue)
Community Room, 3rd Floor

Live CART captioning. Hearing audio loop for those with hearing aids/CIs with T-coils. Headphones also available.
Commendation Awarded
 
New York City Comptroller John Lui awarded the Hearing Loss Association of America a commendation plaque "for advocacy and its tireless work on behalf of those with hearing loss." HLAA Members Toni Iacolucci and Suzanne D'Amico, and Suzanne's daughter Anna Bella, accepted the commendation on behalf of HLAA. In addition to the New York City Walk4Hearing, the comptroller's office recognized the work of HLAA across the country.
 
LOOPING NEWS
The Chapter's Looping Committee reports that over a dozen public facilities have installed hearing loops over the past 6-8 months, including the Center for Hearing and Communication, two ticket windows at Grand Central Station, pharmacy counters at four Gristede's markets, the Gershwin and Richard Rodgers Theaters on Broadway, and the Tour an Information desk at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center.  
 
We will keep you posted as more venues get looped.
Movie Caption Campaign Continues
 
Closed captions are coming soon to
Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, the venerable 5-screen independent theater near Lincoln Center.  Following discussions with the theater manager and the presentation of a written proposal, Lincoln Plaza plans to begin showing movies with closed captions in their two largest auditoriums early next year.  Special thanks to Chapter member Katherine Bouton for making the introduction to the theater manager.  
 
Through our pro bono law firm, Dickstein Shapiro, HLAA has formally requested Bow Tie Cinemas to make closed captioning available at their two Manhattan locations, the Chelsea Cinemas multiplex on West 23rd Street and the Ziegfeld Theater on West 54th Street. Bow Tie, which acquired the Clearview chain last year, is one of the area's largest cinema operators, with 20 multiplex theaters in New York State, and others in New Jersey and Connecticut. It is hoped that our initiative will encourage Bow Tie to offer closed captioning at all their locations. 
           Captioning Campaign Featured in  
                   Hearing Loss Magazine

 

Our Chapter's successful effort to secure a commitment from the AMC theater chain to provide closed captioning devices in all their cinemas in NY State was isd featured in the November/December issue of Hearing Loss Magazine, HLAA's national magazine. Here is a link to the article, for those who may not have seen it.

  Katherine Bouton
Author, "Shouting Won't Help"
I can't remember the last time I was able to hear a lecture, or a sermon, the dialogue in a play, or the eulogy for a friend. There's a simple miraculous technology called looping that would make the speaker's voice available to all.
 
Gael Hannan
Editor, The Better Hearing Consumer
November can be tough for people with hearing loss. If male family members MUST grow a mustache, could they at least make sure it doesn't spill over onto the lips? Click here to read entire blog.

TDF Advocates for Theater-Goers

It's one thing to say, "You have a right to go to theatre." It's another thing to say, "The theatre belongs to you." So says Victoria Bailey, Theater Development Fund's Executive Director. Read entire article here.
New HLAA Membership Benefit

If you are currently a member of National HLAA, you can join AARP at no extra cost. You can also add a spouse for free, pass the offer to anyone 50+, or extend your membership another year. Visit HLAA Portal to register.
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                        Quote of the Month
"When it comes to hearing better, passivity is not an option."      Mark Ross, Ph.D. 
In This Issue
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Beginning in 2014, 
"News & Views" will arrive in your inbox bi-monthly. Look for the January-February issue in early February. E-blasts throughout the month will keep you updated on the latest Chapter news.  Stay tuned!
 

What You Missed in ....

Have you ever missed a meeting and read Mary Fredericks detailed meeting summary, What you missed in ...? You felt as though you had been there, right? As you will notice, particularly if you weren't able to attend the last chapter meeting, "What You Missed in December" is missing. After writing the column for many years, Mary has decided to retire. For her outstanding contribution over so many years, we give our warmest thanks. Her column will be missed. Happily, Mary will still be with us -- as Secretary of the chapter, member of the Planning Committee, and pillar of our community.

Highlights from November 19th 
Chapter Meeting
"Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Holidays (and Throughout the Year") 
Terri Bacow. Ph.D. 

You can alleviate stress by:
* Problem-solving/delegating
* Relaxing your body and your mind
* Identifying and challenging your "worry thoughts"
* Positioning yourself well to maximize hearing in   social situations.
Heartfelt thanks...to all who donated to HLAA in 2013, either through the Walk4Hearing or as direct donations to the Manhattan Chapter. Your generosity made it possible for us to support people living with hearing loss through programming, advocacy and education.  
 

      

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