Message from
CHHA National Executive Director
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Greetings!
Hello everyone, and welcome to the mind-winter edition of the IListen Newsletter. I am looking forward to the longer, warmer days and the promise of spring that comes with March. Another reason I want to say goodbye to winter is that my Tinnitus is at its peak in January and February, and I know that it usually is back to tolerable levels by mid-March!
While our Young Adult Network is be saying goodbye to February in style with their "Find Your Voice" webinar, the National Office is welcoming an early spring with our March 3 World Hearing Day webinar. A webinar on hearing loss prevention. We are also celebrating the best of the best of CHHA with our awards ceremony on March 5; please make sure you get your tickets in advance and help us recognize our peers who do a fantastic job year-round.
I am sure that Sudbury CHHA Ultimate Dream Home Lottery winner Marie Gauci thinks it was a fabulous February. Congratulations, Marie and congratulations to CHHA Sudbury for another successful fundraising and awareness-building project.
And finally, CHHA National is welcoming Michelle Harder to our team as a fundraising consultant. Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and is a published author and avid runner!
Lee Pigeau
CHHA National Executive Director
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New CHHA National Team Member! |
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Welcome Michelle Harder our Fundraising Specialist who joined us this month at our CHHA National office. Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit development both as a consultant and as part of an executive team. Earning a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Psychology from Brock University followed by a Master of Arts degree in Philanthropy & Development from Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota, Michelle is driven by a passion to help organizations large and small like yours achieve their fundraising and strategic goals. Michelle is active in her local community, volunteering with a regional minor hockey association as a board member. An avid athlete herself, she participates in triathlons and local charity fun runs. In addition to her passion for sport, Michelle also works with an international dog rescue from St. Lucia as a foster pup parent.
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CHHA National
World Hearing Day
Webinar
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The 2022
CHHA National Awards
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Shine a Spotlight on Volunteers and Networks
March 5, 2022
An extraordinary year brings an opportunity to highlight our members, networks and volunteers.
The 2022 CHHA National Awards will be taking place virtually Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 4 pm EST.
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Connect with a CHHA Mentor |
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Technology Innovations Promote Safe Listening |
The upcoming World Hearing Day re-ignites the importance of safe listening and focuses on the prevention of hearing loss. With its 2022 theme, “To hear for life, listen with care,” World Hearing Day creates awareness of how to listen safely. Recently, innovative technology has emerged that support safe listening levels.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to a billion young people worldwide could be at risk for hearing loss due to current listening practices. It believes that among young adults and teens aged 12 to 35 in middle- and high-income families, nearly 50% are exposed to unsafe levels of sound from use of personal audio devices. And around 40% are exposed to potential damaging sound levels at clubs, discos, and bars...
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YAN Webinar Sunday February 27th |
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BC CHAPTER &
CHHA VANCOUVER
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To celebrate the #WorldHearingDay 2022, Wavefront Centre, together with our partners Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter and CHHA Vancouver Branch , is hosting a webinar on Thursday, March 3.
An international and local panel of speakers will share their clinical or personal knowledge and experience on safe listening. During the session, they will discuss the latest developments concerning safe listening standards and practices, as well as share specific strategies for individuals to protect their hearing.
ASL interpreting and closed captioning will be available.
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Congratulations!! Ultimate-Dream Home winner Marie Gauci!
CHHA Sudbury annual Ultimate Dream Home draw
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CHHA Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Interview with
Leon Mills
Executive Director CHHA-NL
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One of the most popular and highly visible programs in the province, Out of the Fog has become part of the local Newfoundland culture. It's a half-hour of provocative interviews, timely current event coverage, local entertainment and cultural features. Interview with Leon Mills
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CHHA Scholarships Apply Today! |
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CHHA Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA), the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association North Shore (CHHA-North Shore), the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL), and Doreen Laszlo (spouse of Dr. Charles Laszlo).
We encourage applicants to review the eligibility criteria before applying to the CHHA Scholarship Program.
The deadline for applications is on or before April 30, 2022.
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CHHA Members receive a 10% discount on CHHA E-Store |
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Responding to our Members & our Community's needs, we offer access to affordable, high-quality, and modern hearing solutions & communication products. |
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Interested in being part of our #ShareYourSmile campaign and promoting accessible masks usage to promote better accessibility?
Your photos and videos will influence to create an inclusive environment for Canadians with hearing loss.
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Getting cochlear implants at 17 |
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A year ago, Emma got the news she dreaded: she was eligible for cochlear implants. Now, after surgery, she's thriving. Here's her story #CochlearImplantDay" |
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What's that ringing in your ears? |
Tinnitus has been bothering humanity since Ancient Babylon, plaguing everyone from Leonardo da Vinci to Charles Darwin. Today, roughly one in seven people worldwide experiences this auditory sensation. So what exactly is tinnitus, and where does this persistent sound come from? |
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Protect Your Hearing Before It’s Too Late |
For musicians, engineers, and producers, their ears are their most vital tool – so we must stop ignoring the damage being done to them. |
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