A Paid Research Opportunity for People with
Hearing Loss

AI Data Innovations (AIDI), a local research company, is looking for people with hearing loss to participate in their research. Find out more about these studies and how you might qualify to help.

We warmly welcome our new sponsor, AI Data Innovations.

Facing the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss

It’s not always easy to talk about our feelings, but many of us struggle emotionally during and after a hearing loss diagnosis. What can you do?

To start, you can get support from others. For more help, read this article in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Hearing Life magazine from HLAA.

Vision and Hearing Checks at the Same Visit? No Problem!

A vision care provider in Wisconsin has added hearing tests to their services. The idea was prompted by the owner’s personal hearing loss. We like this clever, convenient, time-saving idea.

Dual Audio on Amazon Fire TV New Model

If you have a hearing loss, but members of your family do not, the new Amazon Fire TV might make you happy. The latest Dual Audio feature lets you listen via hearing aids and TV speakers at the same time. This way, you can still watch and hear a program, movie, or game together with friends and family.

As always, let us know if this tech works for you.

Tinnitus Linked to Poor Sleep

Is your tinnitus caused by a lack of sleep? This study suggests that sleep problems may be partly to blame for that annoying sound only you can hear.

How might that happen? Read more in this article.

Get In-Person Support for Your Hearing Loss

• January 18, 2025, Bellingham: Northwest Washington Chapter: Formerly known as HLAA-Whatcom County, this group meets the third Saturday of the month at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham. Everyone is welcome. In January, their guest is Joel Bergsbaken, Program Coordinator, HSDC, “Opening the World of Communication.”
• February 8, 2025, Lacey and online via Zoom: “Eyeglasses that Caption” presentation and demo, Panorama Senior Living, Quinault Room, 9:00 – 9:45 am. Contact carolyn@odio.com for more details.
• January 17, 2025, Renton: Our free Renton support group meets the second Friday at 1 pm at the Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North, Renton. No need to register; simply check in at the front desk. This group is led by our award-winning HLAA-WA Secretary Glenda Philio. A hearing loop is available, and everyone is welcome.

Virtual Hearing Loss Support Meeting
HOPE: February 5, 2025

Facilitated by a caring, compassionate HOPE Crew, these monthly virtual meetings are free, live-captioned, and open to everyone with hearing loss and to their friends and family. You’re welcome to ask questions, and also to simply relax, listen, and spend time with people who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss.

Read the notes from the December 2024 HOPE meeting here. The group talked about hearing-friendly places in Seattle and self-advocacy at holiday gatherings.

HOPE meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm.

Toastmasters Online for People with Hearing Loss

Need a boost in confidence? Some friendly coaching to improve your speaking skills?

If so, you might like to join the Audible Talkers Toastmasters, which is specifically designed for people with hearing loss. This friendly group meets twice a month, online via Zoom, the first and third Mondays from 6-7:15 pm Arizona time. Their next meeting is January 20, 2025. Everyone is welcome.

Access the meeting at zoom.audibletalkerstoastmasters.com. Questions? Contact Christy Abrams (c.abrams@acdhh.az.gov) or Harry Wolfe (hwolfeaz@gmail.com).