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:
7:00 pm • Room 210

Fall Lineup of 
Chapter Meetings!
September 11th
Understanding Speech in Noise: Why it's so difficult and what you can do about it.
Thomas R. Goyne, Au.D.
Read Dr. Goyne’s Bio on our website under monthly meetings.
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October 9th
Best of the HLAA Convention!
Get a review of the highlights of the Convention presented by our members.
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November 13th
H.O.P.E. and Share
Hearing Other Peoples Experiences
is a way to learn about each others’ struggles as we move through life 
with hearing loss.
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​December 11th
Enjoy an evening of refreshments and connection at our annual Holiday Social at the home of one of our members. 
Location to be announced.
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Upcoming Events 
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Rep. Carolyn Comitta
2019 Senior Expo
September 14, 9 am-Noon
West Chester East High School

Hearing Loss Expo
Harrisburg
Nov 13-14th

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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Smart Caption Glasses
A project of the Institute on Disabilities and People's Light!
 
We are looking for adults who are Deaf or experience hearing loss to test pilot Smart Caption Glasses this Fall. 

We hope you'll join us in experiencing this innovative technology that is coming to People's Light in Malvern, Chester County! Several members from HLAA-CC have already taken part in the initial launch and we're very excited about seeing a performance with the ability to follow along with the audio with Smart Caption Glasses. 

Smart Caption Glasses allow people who are Deaf or experience hearing loss to view captions at any live theatrical performance, from any seat in the theater. Lightweight and entirely customizable, Smart Caption Glasses provide a radical departure in how open captioning is delivered, making it possible for audience members to experience theater how and when they want to.
To participate, please complete the following brief survey:
 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTKNB3P

Walk4Hearing 2019
"Chesco Striders" Team
Sign-Up Here!
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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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