Chicago Walk4Hearing Online Celebration Let’s stay connected and celebrate our Walk4Hearing community! Join us on Walk Day to show support for people with hearing loss and connect with fellow walkers and new friends. There will be special guests, chances to win prizes, and the opportunity to share stories. After the online celebration, participants are encouraged...
Grab a drink and join us virtually for an informal, open discussion! If you've been staying home due to Covid-19, you may be craving some social time. When: Saturday, October 17, 5:00 pm Where: Virtually on Google Meet (Google Meet offers captioning!) We will have an informal, open discussion about managing stress during this pandemic...
WHEN: Thursday, Octoberber 22, 2020 TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm CST WHERE: Online via Zoom Event URL Are you a cochlear implant candidate or a MED-EL recipient wanting to learn more about our technology? Join our VIRTUAL Meet-Up to learn more! This virtual meeting will include a presentation and Q&A with your MED-EL Representative. We’ll answer your...
Mimi Kiley will be leading our book club session in which we will be discussing, The Way I Hear It, by Gael Hannan. Discussion Date: October 24, 2020Place: Zoom video conferencing with captions (Please email marciebotto@gmail.com if you want to be part of our book club.)Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm CST Our discussion may or...
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2020 TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm CST WHERE: Online via Zoom AGENDA Meeting Topic: Hearing Loops and Counter Loops Speakers: Juliette Sterkens, Steve & Megan Thunder, and Ginevra Ralph Juliette Sterkens, a national hearing loop advocate and public speaker will present on hearing loss and loops. Ginevra Ralph, a co-founder of...
Join us virtually for our Holiday Party on December 19th! Grab your ugly Christmas sweater (or pretty party clothes), a drink, some snacks, and sit down for an informal, open discussion about whatever we'd like to discuss, as well as a couple of festive activities/games, and an ugly sweater contest -all with a chance to...
CO-HOSTS: HLAA Chicago Lincoln Park Chapter, North Shore Chapter, and Illinois Cochlear Implant Chapter WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2021 TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm CST WHERE: Online via Zoom (captioning provided) AGENDA Meeting Topic: Vertigo or Dizziness and Imbalance Speakers: Paul Pessis, AuD and Dr. Tracy Murphy, AuD with North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab Speaker Bios...
Marcie Botto will be leading our movie club session in which we will be discussing the movie, Sound of Metal, starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke available on Amazon Prime Video as of December 4, 2020. Viewing & Discussion Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021Place: Online via Zoom with automated captioningTime: 2:00 - 5:00 pm CSTPlease...
Join us for an engaging meeting as Rebecca Knill shares her views on creating a more accessible society. Check out the TED Talk video for a preview of her fun presentation! HOST: HLAA Chicago Lincoln Park Chapter WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 2021 TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST WHERE: Online via Zoom (CART captioning provided)...
Virtual Input Sessions with People who are Deaf or hard of hearing with Lincoln Park Zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo strives to live up to our motto, “For Wildlife. For All.” We also hold to the disability justice mantra of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This October, the zoo received a grant from the Institute...