Counseling and Referral Agency for the Deaf (DCARA) is a non-profit organization supported by the Office of Access for the Deaf of the California Department of Social Services. They recently held their first in-person support meeting on HOPE (Hearing Other People's Experiences), which provided an opportunity for participants to share their experience with hearing loss, its challenges, and to receive words of encouragement and support from others. It was a truly rewarding experience for everyone who attended. At the meeting, attendees had an interesting and wonderful conversation with audiologist Jeff Grama, M, A.
With 48 years of experience, Jeff provided important information about the latest developments in hearing aids, his personal observations on over-the-counter hearing aids, and Q&A answering many questions that people may have. Sandy Blake, a member of the chapter, participates in Here, My Voice. This program is for those who use cochlear implants or hearing aids and are interested in receiving personalized voice classes with a professional vocal artist. The event will take place on Sunday, March 26th.
The HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) is a national self-help group that serves people who are hard of hearing or deaf. They push for the legal rights of people with hearing disabilities and have local chapters across the country, including one in Southwest Michigan. The Bell Association is an organization of parents, adults and children with hearing problems, teachers for the deaf and other professionals who care for people with hearing disabilities who use oral communication. The HLAA-Los Angeles held its biggest in-person meeting in three years on March 26th at Heather Lehr's home in San Marino.
This “Spring Fling” garden party was attended by nearly 30 people with and without hearing loss and without a mask in sight. USC's “Here, My Voice 3” program seeks adults with hearing loss for a study focused on improving vocal confidence and the joy of expressing themselves. DODHH (Department of Deaf and Hard of Hearing) supports deaf and hard of hearing workers who need help to ensure that their civil rights are protected in the workplace. The NCSA (National Center for State Advocacy) advocates for the rights of deaf and hard of hearing people and for special education laws for students with hearing disabilities.
If you or someone you know is looking for support groups for people who are deaf or hard of hearing at the Hearing Loss Association in Los Angeles, CA, there are plenty of opportunities to go deeper and learn more about hearing loss and to connect with people who have similar experiences. Join us in New Orleans from June 29 to July 1 to learn the latest about hearing health, access to communication, and the technologies and strategies that help people with hearing loss live well.
