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The City's Voice for People
with Hearing Loss
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Information, Education, Support and
Advocacy for People with Hearing Loss
Chapter Meetings
2nd Saturday of the Month
Community Room, Gold Hill Police Station
955 W. Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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Been Hotter 'n a Roasted Red Hot Chili Pepper This Summer!!! Or, was it just me??
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We Start This Year Off with NEW Chapter Officers and
Board Members!
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Michelle
is a new Officer / Board Member, serving as
Chapter Treasurer
. Michelle has been attending Chapter meetings since October 2016, and found out about us through Facebook! Thanks, Michelle, for stepping up to serve.
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Pauline, is wearing a new hat - as
Chapter Secretary
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longest serving Board member, she has also worn every other hat in the Chapter and has served HLAA-CS since 2006.
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Kay remains as our
Welcome Committee Chair. She learned about HLAA-CS through Pauline - both are "Dazzling Divas" in a Red Hats chapter.
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Stacy remains our
Social Committee Chair. She works as an
Information Specialist for the Hard of Hearing at The Independence Center and became a member of HLAA-CS in 2016.
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Duane has changed hats, too. He now serves as
Chapter Vice President. He is also a member of the
Gleneagle Sertoma Club which we are proud to call a partner organization with HLAA-CS!
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Vickie,
Chapter President, has been part of HLAA-CS since 2008. She was also a officer-member in the 90s when HLAA was known as SHHH (Self Help for Hard of Hearing People). The organization changed its name to HLAA in 2005, in part because we are not SHHHp (sheep!). She is also
Editor of the Chapter Newsletter and Website.
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Pat is our
Technical Assistant who's been setting up CART for our meetings for several years! He is an
ADA Consultant and past Director of the
Rocky Mountain ADA Office
here in Colorado Springs.
Now, as the year cools off and leaves are beginning to change color, we look forward to serving and promoting the Chapter and making hearing loss an issue of national concern. - V
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W
e are all volunteers...and
we can always use more!
If you are
interested in serving on a committee, outreach project, as a greeter or to help with refreshments at our meetings, let any of us know. It can be a one-time, ongoing, or as-needed basis.
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HLAA-CS
The Summer in Pictures!
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The Colorado Walk4Hearing
raised over $32,000 this year, and HLAA-CS was the top fundraising team for the third straight year!! THANK YOU to all donors, volunteers, sponsors and walkers!
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Dixie was the
top individual fundraiser for the third year in a row!
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Vickie,
at the HLAA-CS table at the
ertoma
HEARS 5K
fundraiser. We were a Sponsor once again this year.
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Ann, Stacy, Dr. Kovel, Pauline, and Vickie.
. Pauline had to leave early, thus forfeiting the coveted award for the Oldest Female at the event!
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Colorado Commission for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)
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HB 18-1108 renames CCDHH to the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing,
and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB)
This bill includes the following key changes:
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HLAA-CS submitted the
CCDHHDB Grant Application
to request
funding for CART services
for the next year. A decision is due on October 1st.
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Advocay in Action In Colorado
Wynne
(Denver Chapter) and
Vickie have submitted a letter to
CCDHHDB Director, Cliff Moers, requesting the
installation of hearing loops at the front desk and conference room(s) in the Colorado Department of Human Services
building in Denver. The CCDHHDB office is located in this building.
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HLAA National
Advocacy in Action
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DOJ Rules for Movie Theater Captioning
and Audio Description Take Effect
July 15, 2018
Movie theaters showing digital movies must provide a means for delivering closed captioning and audio description per rules issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Movie theaters that show digital movies equipped with closed captions and audio description
must acquire and maintain equipment for displaying captions and transmitting audio description.
Closed captions are displayed individually to patrons with hearing impairments at their seats
. Open captioning displayed on the movie screen is not required.
The rule specifies the minimum number of closed captioning and audio description devices that must be provided based on the number of auditoriums in a theater. T
he rule does not apply to theaters showing analog movies only
, nor does it require such theaters to convert to digital projection systems.
CDC: "The Prevalence of Disabilities and Health Care Access by Disability and Status Type among Adults"
In 2015, the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported on the prevalence of disabilities in the United States
. There was
one problem with the survey they conducted-they neglected to ask about hearing loss.
At the time, we educated them on why hearing loss needed to be included in any studies going forward.
If it weren't for HLAA, hearing loss would fall by the wayside again.
On August 17, the CDC came out with their 2018 report, "The Prevalence of Disabilities and Health Care Access by Disability and Status Type among Adults - United States, 2016."
This time, hearing loss was included.
In all there were six disabilities people were asked about. Hearing loss was added to the original five: cognition, independent living, mobility, self-care, and vision.
The CDC said by adding the sixth disability (hearing loss) to the list the number of adults ages 18 and above who have a disability jumped from one in five to one in four. The study authors report this as a key finding.
These studies are important because they help shape public policy and services concerning people with disabilities. When you read the report, keep in mind the CDC only asked about being "deaf or having a serious difficulty hearing." Therefore, their findings might seem low to you, but they didn't take into account all levels of hearing loss. People also had to self-report via a telephone survey. However, their conclusions align with other scientific surveys.
Thank you, CDC, for adding hearing loss to your list!
FCC Votes to Adopt IP CTS Rules,
Notice of Rulemaking
(IP CTS is "Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service") The Report and Order establishes
new compensation rates,
adopts rules to limit IP CTS use,
rules to separate captions from amplification controls,
includes a requirement that IP CTS providers include notifications about IP CTS and how it works,
and has a general prohibition against providing IP CTS to ineligible users. Click here.
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss is PREVENTABLE
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Read
here
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How Can I Improve My Hearing? To read article, c
lick
here
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submitted by
Pat Going
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"It may not be fun to read, but as I did the research I realized how important it is for all of us to protect ourselves when we need to communicate with law enforcement officials.
I now also have a sign near my front door for the fire department, indicating that a household member can't hear well."
- Paula DeJohn, N
ewsletter Editor,
HLAA Denver
Click
here to read article
- 5 Reasons You Should Caption Your Videos
by Gemma Matheson. Article submitted by
Pat Going
Videos without captions are
missing out on reaching your audience. Adding captions to your video is a way to unlock its real potential. Check out the top 5 reasons
here.
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September 8th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Room
Gold Hill Police Station
955 West Moreno Ave.
Colorado Springs
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M
eetings are free, and a
ll are welcome.
M
embership is not
required
to attend.
Free parking, refreshments, hearing loop, assistive listening devices (ALDs), and CART (live captioning) are provided.
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Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of
b
ad weather
on the day of a chapter meeting or
event,
an
ema
il
notice of cancellation
will be
sent out by
10 a.m.
Be Sure to Check Your Email Before You Head Out
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Relay Conference Captioning (RCC)
Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) is
a free service available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents of Colorado. The service allows these individuals to
participate in remote meetings, phone calls, video conferences and multi-party teleconference calls.
Bring your de
vice and learn how to access this service through the steps based on this interactive presentation.
An ASL Interpreter will be provided for this meeting
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THE SOCIAL BUG by
Stacy Gibson
Social Committee Chair
Mark Your Calendars !!
Join Us!!
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SEVEN FALLS
When: Saturday Sept. 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd. Norris Penrose Event Center (new parking location)
Cost:
$14.50, or $12.50 for Seniors
We will meet at the parking lot at 10:00 am and take the shuttle to the park. Please RSVP by texting Stacy at 719-433-4132.
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Local Primary Care Offices to Receive Hearing Loop Systems
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This summer, The Independence Center (TIC) asked people with disabilities to nominate their primary care providers who accept Medicaid and Medicare to make their offices accessible by supplying hearing loops, free of charge! The Fund Committee determined that
4 practices will receive the listening loop package,
The nonprofit believes supplying the equipment will help increase the number of providers for people with disabilities.
"Hearing loss makes it difficult for a doctor to discuss a patient's medical conditions with them, and communication barriers can lead to misunderstandings that erode the quality of patient care."
The practices that were awarded the equipment will be announced in September, with installation planned for October. A reception for the medical practices that were awarded the equipment, along with their nominee, is planned this fall.
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We will hear some BIG news from Delaina Massey, PPLD's "Strategic Services Librarian - Accessibility"
at the September meeting - REALLY BIG news!
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We are people first, who just happen to have hearing loss.
The reason
HLAA uses the phrase "people with hearing loss"
rather than "hearing impaired" is to call attention to a specific population. This is important for program development and funding.
The words "deaf" and "hearing impaired" are often confused and misused
. Using "people who are hard of hearing" or "people with hearing loss" in a title or reference helps identify a specific population.
Furthermore, people who identify with "hearing loss" generally communicate orally and augment their residual hearing with hearing devices; whereas. people who identify as "Deaf" are generally a population and culture who have their own "language" and communicate through sign language.
And, HLAA has found that many people do not like the word "impaired" because it implies that people with hearing loss are less than perfect or afflicted. Also, terms such as "the blind," "the deaf," "the hard of hearing," refer to people as objects rather than as individuals. (con't below) |
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HLAA Convention,
Awards and Other Highlights
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HLAA 2018
Convention Workshop Presentations
are Available
for download online!
(On the main menu select "Agenda" and find the workshop you are looking for. There you should see all the documents associated with that workshop)
HLAA Webinar
Tune in on
Wednesday, September 19th
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MDT
Webinars are Captioned
up to 20 minutes
before seminar
To view past webinars, click here.
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Dr. Kovel Receives HLAA Professional Advisor Award
at Convention 2018
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Vickie Receives HLAA Chapter Newsletter Award
at Convention 2018 |
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Stacy Checking In at Looped Reception Desk
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At the Laugh-in Themed Get Aqcuainted Party: Stacy, "Dan Rowan", Dr. Kovel, and Sfc Dave Schibble (see the November/December 2017 Issue of Hearing Loss Magazine; "Fighting the War on Hearing Loss." For his story, click here)
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Hippy Flower Child, "Gladys Ormphby",
and "Wolfgang" |
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Vickie in "Edith Ann's" Rocker
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Dr. Kovel with CaptionCalls' Mascot,
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HLAA 2019 Convention will be in Rochester, NY -
home of
one of the oldest and most experienced HLAA Chapters in the country, founded in 1984! Click here.
Excitement starts with landing in an
airport that is totally looped, and with other
accessibility
features!
This includes smart color-coded LED lighting to promote
visual cuing
for all passengers in the gate area which will alert them to important messages such as boarding announcements or emergency notifications.
In addition, there will be
terminal-wide hearing loops
and
counter loops installed at key locations!!
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An anonymous person donated a used hearing aid to HLAA-CS. It has been checked out by Dr. Kovel. There is no cost for the aid, and Dr. Kovel will donate her time to program the hearing aid. However, the client will be responsible for the required audiogram (insurance will pay for this) to evaluate your candidacy. The hearing aid needs a windscreen (about a $10 cost to you). If you are an HLAA-CS member in need, or know of someone in need, please talk to Vickie, or contact her by
email.
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In an exercise shared by Shari Eberts (from an article in
"Living with Hearing Loss"), "it reinforced how much simpler it is to demonstrate
the concept of deafness versus the more fractured experience of hearing loss
. With deafness, silence is presumed. Communication with sign language is expected.
"But
with hearing loss, the lines are less clear. People assume that you won't hear well, but when you do understand some of the things they say, it is hard for them to understand why you don't understand other things too.
It is a more complicated and nuanced affair."
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We sadly report that Rick Rivers' wife, Amy, passed away. We will have a card at the meeting if you wish to sign it, or you may bring a note to insert in the card.
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Keep Up to Date with HLAA-CS!
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"The City's Voice for People
with Hearing Loss"
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Vickie Pacheco
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sident
Duane Gritzmaker - Vice President
Pauline Weiss- Secretary
Michelle Lavelle Treasurer
Pauline Weiss - Loop Colorado Springs Committee Chair
Kay Chartier - Welcome Committee Chair
Stacy Gibson - Social Committee Chair
Patrick Going - Technical Assistant
Vickie Pacheco - Website / Newsletter Editor
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Is Your Venue Accessible to People with Hearing Loss?
If not, HLAA-CS can demonstrate assistive listening technology, and/or set up a portable loop. Hear for yourself the difference it can make! Contact Us!
This is the universal symbol that identifies venues with assistive technology for people with hearing loss.
For a list of Public Venues, Churches, Entertainment Venues, and Retirement Living Communities with Assistive Listening Systems in the Colorado Springs area, visit the HLAA-CS Website and click on the "Communication Accessibility" heading.
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HLAA, a 501(c)3, is the nation's leading membership and advocacy organization for people with hearing loss, and has local Chapters all across the country.
As
the nation's voice for people with hearing loss, our Mission is "
to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support, and advocacy. As a Member, you share in this mission. Through our advocacy work at the federal level, we represent 4
8 million people with hearing loss. For
Member benefits, click here. To
join or renew, click here.
Membership for our Military Veterans is complimentary!
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Keep up-to-date with HLAA! Sign up
for chapter and state news and updates.
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HLAA
Walk4Hearing is the largest walk for hearing-loss awareness in the country.
Every spring and fall, teams walk in their communities to increase public awareness about hearing loss, help eradicate the stigma associated with it and raise funds for programs and services.
For more information on National and Local Programs and Services supported by this annual fundraising event, click here.
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"Hearing Life" - HLAA's Magazine
for
Better Hearing -
July / August 2018 Issue
Become a member of HLAA
to receive the bi-monthly magazine,. Click,
here
to find out all the benefits
of membership!
In Every Issue - readers look to "Hearing Life" magazine to provide them with:
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Mention this sponsorship to
receive a discount on a pair of hearing aids!
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endorsement, nor should exclusion suggest disapproval
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