Hearing Loss Association of America
Albany Chapter
PO Box 9445, Schenectady NY 12309-0445
Serving the Capital District for over 25 years

email: HEARHLAA@yahoo.com

Information phone line: 518-488-8268

     We are proud to be serving individuals affected by hearing loss in the   Capital District for over 25 years.  We welcome all persons to attend our meetings for supportWelcome 2009!!                                                           
Announcements---- Enjoy the summer weather
   See the new list of our Professional Associates below:
    *A Special THANK YOU to our Members and Professional Associates for renewing  2009-2010**

Annual Picnic--August 22 Saturday at the River Road Park in Niskayuna. 

The American Tinnitus Association sponsors programs to help improve the lives of people with tinnitus.  The American Tinnitus Association is committed to finding a cure for tinnitus.  To learn more, call 800-634-8978 x219 or check the website  www.ata.org 

**HLAA Convention 2009*June 8-21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
A team made up of Jeanne Kelley, Pat Mirza, Ellen Rupert and Donna Wayner,Ph.D, conducted a symposium at the HLAA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Congratulations!

***Board meeting --Friday July 17, 2009 at Jeanne Kelley' house.  E-mail
hlaa@yahoo.com for directions


*****HLAA 2009 Fees are Due****
   It is $15.00 for an individual or $20. for a family***
Send amount with your name and address to:  Steve Minnich, Treasurer,   2 Pheasant Run,
Ballston Lake, NY 12019       Enjoy our newsletter that has useful information

 Volunteers are welcome.   Pat Mirza is serving as our Editor & Secretary.   Pat welcomes help.  E-mail to help-  hearhlaa@yahoo.com 
Join us at at a meeting for conversation and support.  

 
**We had a wonderful 25th Anniversary party at  www.millroadacres.com on Sunday, October 20th.  The magic show www.josephdidonna.com   was terrrific.  Thanks to all who made this event speci


***Our  Professional Associates****                                                         Thanks for supporting Hearing loss Association of Albany

Capital District Beginnings, Inc.  Services for Deaf and Hard of hearing Children,                         Troy NY 518-233-0544  E-mail: skeyes@cdbegin.com

Communications Access Realtime Translation  CART   Renee Leguire  (518)371-4143   courtreporters@nycap.rr.com  
 
Hear Again, Inc.  Donna S. Wayner, Ph.D   www.hearagainpublishing.com                                       e-mail:  info@hearagainpublishing.com  


Capital region Ear Institute  Center for cochlear implants & implantable hearing devices.          1220 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands.
Sharon Rende,Au.D,(Doctor of Audiology) -David Foyt,MD. (Otolaryngologist)
www.capitalregionent.com   518-439-4326

Albany ENT & Allergy Services,PC    Hearing & Balance Center   Dr.Setzen, Dr.Kaufman, Dr.Kuhar, & Dr.Byrd. 518-701-2010  
Audiologists: M.Perretta,Au.D & D.Ross,Au.D.   400 Patroon Blvd.--Suite 209  
www.albanyentandallergy.com   

The Audiology Center   Laura Brodsky, Au.D   located @ Capital Region Health Park, 711 Troy-Sch'dy. Rd in Latham -call      (518) 783-3110,Extension 3004.   Also there is an office at the  Delmar Health Center, 250 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY

Hear USA  Victoria L. Harris, Au.D   at 2200 Burdett Ave,Suite 105, Troy, NY.  (518) 272-7323   www.hearusa.com 

Capital Region Otolaryngology  Dr.Greenberg, Dr.DeVito, Dr.Dailey, Dr.Kopp, Dr.Sher, Dr.Cevera, Dr.Levenson, & Dr.Weiss. Four locations: Albany:482-9111, Clifton Park: 383-0065, Troy: 247-4110, & Hudson: 822-9111.  Audiological services available.
Audiologists: Julie Hanson,Au.D,CCC-A  Susan Rest,M.Ed.,CCC-A  Jamie Leichter,Au.D,CCC-A  Terry Sullivan,Au.D,CCC-SLP/A  &  Lauren Marino,M.A.,CCC-A  www.capitaloto.com 

 Saratoga Ear, Nose and Throat Services  Barry O. Maisel, MD,   414 Maple Ave,                  Saratoga Springs, NY.  (518) 583-1553 

St.Peter's Hearing & Speech 1240 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands-Entrance A.  Ph-518-475-7075.  http://www.sphcs.org/                                                                                                               Debra Trees, Au.D,CCC-A   Andrew Kovalovich, Au.D,CCC-A  &  Kevin Mangan,M.A.,CCC-A. 

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 Learn  about a proposed tax credit  for hearing aids  www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org 

***GOT A STORY ABOUT YOU AND HLAA-Albany Chapter? Send it to us at HEARHLAA@yahoo.com
**Good site for informationabout hearingloss www.nidcd.nih.gov                                                                                                                                 **Cannot make out words on the phone? Check-out Captel-$99. in NYS.  www.nyrelay.com 

**Try our HEAR Newsletter -free trial. Send name and address to: HEARHLAA@yahoo.com 

**Learn more about tiinnitus--the American Tinnitus Association-"Committed to a cure".  Call 800-634-8978  or  www.ata.org
  
**Print the communication tips poster- hang near bed of loved one in a hospital or home.  Click on "Communication Tips" below.
Learn more about the Hearing Loss Association of America  www.hearingloss.org 

Remember- If you purchase a new hearing aid in New York State-you have a 45 day trial period. 

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PO Box 9445, Schenectady NY 12309-0445
Serving the Capital District for over 25 years

email: HEARHLAA@yahoo.com

Information phone line: 518-488-8268

Hearing Loss Association of Albany (HLAA) is a volunteer, nonprofit organization of persons with hearing loss, their friends, families, and other concerned individuals. Formerly known as Hearing Endeavor for the Albany Region (HEAR), we are a chapter of the national organization Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)- where people learn to help themselves to get past the obstacles of hearing loss and open the doors of communication.

The Hearing Loss Association of Albany was instrumental in implementing a model program for hearing accessibility in hospitals called the Hearing Access 2000 program. A communication tips poster that was part of this program is included on this site. Today, we continue to meet for social activities and informative meetings at hospitals, libraries, churches, and offices throughout the capital district. The public is invited to these events. For more information about our informative newsletter for a trial period, either write or e-mail us at the addresses noted above. We welcome new members. Please join us at one of our events.

**Serving the Capital District area for over 25 years!**


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