Our Mission

Our mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support, and advocacy.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings:
Time, location and date TDB

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​We will kick off the Spring meetings in March with a Party! 
We are planning a gathering for those with hearing loss or support someone with hearing loss to enjoy good food, beverages and conversation!
​More information to be available soon!

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Upcoming Events 
​Additional info on our Events Page
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Meeting Location
Christ Community Church
​2nd Floor Room 210
1190 Phoenixville Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

The meeting room provides a
hearing loop! ​Loops help those with telecoils in their hearing aids.
​CART is available at the regular meetings as well. Attending our accessible meetings is a great way
​to connect via a variety of hearing support technologies.

Look under Monthly Meetings tab for more information about upcoming meetings ​including inclement weather procedure.
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Sudden Deafness
A Medical Emergency
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Sudden Sensorineural
Hearing Loss
Treatment with corticosteroids have been shown to be the most effective at treating SSHL. These may be recommended to be taken orally or injected by the physician into the ear. The sooner it is treated once detected, the greater chance of recovery. For this reason, a sudden sensorineural hearing loss is considered a medical emergency, and treatment should occur by an otolaryngologist, otologist or an ER as soon as possible.

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/sudden-deafness

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Find Assistive Listening Devices at your local venues:
Entertainment, Theater
Education or Worship

Just type in your ​zip code!
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See if you qualify for Genetic Testing!
In the summer of 2019, the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania opened the Center for Adult Onset Hearing Loss. The goal of the Center is to provide opportunities for genetic testing and research participation to adults with hearing loss with an undiagnosed etiology or cause.
Individuals interested in visiting the Center should ask their medical provider for a referral and then call 215-662-6017 to schedule an appointment.

Center for Adult Onset Hearing Loss at PennMedicine
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Save the Date...
The 2020 PA-Walk4Hearing is
October 18, 2020!
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In resources take a look at the NIOSH noise exposure chart. Good to know!
dB Exposure NIOSH 
​Exposure Limits Chart NIOSH
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Check out the pictures ​in the
Photo Gallery tab. 
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Download the: 
South-Eastern PA Resource Guide
Here!

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The Executive Committee has an immediate need for help in the role of
Chester County Chapter President!
No experience necessary!
​Help us help those with Hearing Loss.
Training and transition
​into the role will be provided.
We also need volunteers for
​ meeting set-up, tech team and refreshments!

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES!
Help representing HLAA-Chesco at Health Fairs and other community events
is needed throughout the year.  
If you know about an upcoming Health Fair or Event please ​send details about them to hlaachesco@gmail.com 
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"Like" Us on Facebook!

Please visit our Facebook page for more information, articles,
​and updates!
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Community Partners

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​Donations 
​Always Welcome!

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