We have had many successful hearing loss programs that have transformed lives and raised a greater understanding to our chapter members. Our past initiatives have focused on raising awareness, providing access to hearing aids, and offering support to individuals with hearing impairments. Through our dedicated efforts and outreach, we have empowered individuals to overcome communication barriers and fully engage in their daily lives. Our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by hearing loss drives us to create even more impactful programs in the future. Together, let’s continue to change lives and create a world where everyone can experience the beauty of sound.
We are looking at two training programs to determine whether they can improve speech understanding, attention, memory, and communication in daily life. The program is open to adult CI users aged 60 and older, implanted at least 3 months and not longer than 4 years ago.
All the training and clinical guidance over the 8 weeks is provided remotely over zoom in the comfort of their own homes. Some of the testing for this study (3 visits- one before training, and 2 visits after training is completed) does need to be completed in person at Gallaudet University in Washington DC.
Important note about travel to DC:
Please let your older HLAA chapter members with cochlear implants know that we cover all travel expenses to Gallaudet for each test session before and after training.
For those older CI patients who find traveling difficult and prefer not to drive, we will cover the cost of a train both ways, an Uber, or can also put them up at the Kellogg Hotel on Gallaudet’s campus, if needed.
Please see the attached flyer to learn more and enroll or reach out to Claire Bernstein, Ph.D., at [email protected].
Interested in getting more involved with the chapter? Find out about volunteer opportunities in this virtual chat with board members: “Who We Are, What We Do, and How You Can Help”
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