Hearing Loss Association of America Rochester Chapter invites anyone interested in hearing loss to any or all of several events on Tuesday, November 6. All programs are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Avenue at Westminster Road, Rochester, across from the George Eastman Museum.
Hearing Other People’s Experiences (HOPE) at 10 a.m. in the Church Vestry Room. Prospective, veteran or new hearing aid users can share their experiences, questions, and hearing loss journeys in an informal round table discussion facilitated by retired audiologist and hearing aid user Joseph Kozelsky CCC/A.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parish Hall Program begins at noon – HLAA National activities 2018 with Peter Fackler. Fackler, a member of HLAA’s national Board of Directors and former president of the Rochester chapter, presents the latest news from the national office. Especially notable is that Rochester is honored to host the HLAA annual convention in June 2019.
7 to 9 p.m. Parish Hall Program begins at 8 p.m. Personal safety planning in emergencies with Tim Kohlmeier. Monroe County’s Office of Emergency Management executes plans for disaster relief before, during and after any type of man-made or natural disaster or wartime situation. Director Tim Kohlmeier will advise people with hearing loss on coping in situations of no electricity, snow, rain, or other events when communication with helpers is questionable .
All HLAA programs are free. Anyone interested in hearing loss is welcome. For more information, view the organization’s web site at www.hearinglossrochester.org or telephone 266-7890.
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