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 support.  Updated January 3, 2010                                                      
                                      
See the new list of our Professional Associates below:
    *A Special THANK YOU to our Members and Professional Associates for renewing  2009-2010**
May everyone enjoy good health and happiness during this Holiday season and throughout the year
                          ****ANNOUNCEMENTS****  
HAPPY NEW YEAR
**There will not be any meetings in January
**We are planning a business meeting in February--watch for updates

**March 24th--Wednesday--A social meeting at the Route 7 Diner located on 1090 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham at 6 PM.  This is like a mixer where we will relax at a table and socialize with old and new friends.  All are invited.  Simply join us. :)

**Thanks to all who made the Holiday party a wonderful event.

Check this site again for updates.  The members of the board extend wishes for Good Health and Happiness, not to mention better Hearing during 2010.



**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 

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There was an article published in the magazine, Advance for Audiologists Sept/Oct 2009 about the career of                 Donna S. Wayner, Ph.D.      You will find the article interesting.  We are proud and quite fortunate to have Dr.Wayner as a member.                                                                                                                                                                                          To read the article, see
http://audiology.advanceweb.com/Article/Dr-Donna-Wayner-Weaving-the-Golden-Thread-of-Aural-Rehabilitation.aspx.

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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  
   
The Hearing Loss Association of America-Albany Chapter and the NY Capital Tinnitus Support Group will jointly sponsor a presentation entitled: "Neuromonics: Technology for Reducing Tinnitus" on MONDAY, November 16 from 7 to 8:45PM at the Colonie Library. Dr. Deanna E. Ross, Audiologist from the Albany ENT and Allergy Services, PC will describe the method and demonstrate the Oasis device used in the Neuromonics approach to assisting people with tinnitus. There will be time for discussion and questions. Refreshments will be served. For more information,  call 488-8268 .
    A message from Elayne Myers: The upcoming meeting Monday, November 16th will end my leadership of our NY Capital Region tinnitus support group. After December, I'll be relocating to Tempe, Arizona and will no longer be able to manage the meeting logistics and facilitation, e-mail communication and contact/publicity with the Colonie Town Library .     For more information please contact Elayne Myers at 518-899-4885 or laynem522@cs.com
The meeting will be held at the:
William K. Sanford / Colonie Town Library (Stedman Room)          THE MEETING WAS TERRIFIC
629 Albany-Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
http://www.colonie.org/LIBRARY/
We wish to extend our gratititude to Elayne Myers for her contributions to raising awareness about tinnitus to the many poeple of the Capital District.                      Best wishes to you Elayne!


  Hearing Loss Association of America-New York State is an educational and advocacy organization of people working together across the Sate to promote issues of importance to New Yorkers who have a hearing loss.
For more information, see  
www.hlaa-nys.org

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*****New Members welcome-  Join and receive our newsletter****
   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       

 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 2008.  The magic show www.josephdidonna.com   was terrrific.  Thanks to all who made this event special

 

 

 

 

 

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 information about hearing loss www.nidcd.nih.gov                                                                                                                                

**Learn more about tinnitus--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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