We are the City's Voice for People with Hearing Loss
(page updated 12/9/2025)
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From Vickie - Hearing Accessibility News SO Big that I had to share with HLAA-CS. Scroll down to "What's New" below. Disclaimer - Mention of goods or services does not mean Hearing Loss Association of America endorsement, nor should exclusion suggest disapproval
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Chapter Christmas Social at
Ted's Montana Grill Our thoughts are with Duane (fractured hip) - who undoubtably fell while hanging Christmas lights from the rooftop! (right, Duane?) |
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CHAPTER NEWS for January - scroll down to see "Update"
HLAA Colorado Springs Chapter (HLAA-CS) is the local chapter of the national
non-profit Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) based in Maryland.
HLAA-CS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered in the State of Colorado.
Our Mission is to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss
through i'nformation, education, support, and advocacy, and to make hearing loss
an issue of national concern.
Portable Counter Hearing Loop
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Assistive Listening Devices(with neck loop and headsets) are now available at the Ent Credit Union Headquarters Community Room. I attended a meeting and utilized the device on 12/09/2025. Additionally, years ago at my request, a portable Counter Hearing Loop was installed at the Ent Westside Service Center
at 3003 West Colorado Avenue. -Vickie
at 3003 West Colorado Avenue. -Vickie
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(September 2025) The El Paso County Sheriffs Organization's Blue Envelope Program was created to enhance communication between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities that may affect interactions. Program participants place their essential documents inside a blue envelope and present it to first responders when needed. The envelope serves as a signal to law enforcement and first responders that additional communication accommodations or awareness may be required. For more information, click here.
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Chapter meetings resume Tuesday, January 13th
at Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Room B6. Meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. Topic to be announced. |
Our Chapter's small-group meetings and socials are free. Membership is not required to attend. Regardless of the degree of your hearing loss - or even if you have no hearing loss at all - you, your family, friends, co-workers, and professionals - ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME!
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- Come meet a diverse group of friendly, fun people who understand hearing loss and its impact
- Leam about technology beyond hearing aids that will enhance your ability to hear in today's world.
- Overcome isolation by getting involved with others in a hearing friendly environment. This is where it is OK to not hear well...
- Join in advocacy efforts to make our city more accessible to people who have hearing loss
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Be sure to Follow Us on our Facebook page for frequent posts, meeting information, meeting cancellations, or for more information!
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Meet Sandy - HLAA-CS Chapter's newest member! Sandy is our chapter member, Kathy Romberg's, Hearing Ear Dog in training. Watch for Kathy's monthly training updates.
An Update on Sandy, the Hearing Dog in Training
by Kathy Romberg
Sandy Notes: What is this? Too big. Ties ok. Bandanas ok. Hats mostly. But this! NO. She put it on me once-weird. Then took it off. I hid under the table. No use the other human came-not as mechanically challenged. They left it on me. Phooey
Kathy Training: The first time through putting the vest on I really goofed it up. Sandy hid. Then I got Willie and he helped. It is simpler than I thought. So, TADA. Sandy in his service dog in training vest. Later this week we go to a restaurant with Dave.
by Kathy Romberg
Sandy Notes: What is this? Too big. Ties ok. Bandanas ok. Hats mostly. But this! NO. She put it on me once-weird. Then took it off. I hid under the table. No use the other human came-not as mechanically challenged. They left it on me. Phooey
Kathy Training: The first time through putting the vest on I really goofed it up. Sandy hid. Then I got Willie and he helped. It is simpler than I thought. So, TADA. Sandy in his service dog in training vest. Later this week we go to a restaurant with Dave.
Now you can receive free weekly info of open caption movies and showtimes
showing in Colorado Springs! Look at it here!
Now you can receive free weekly info of open caption movies and showtimes
showing in Colorado Springs! Look at it here!
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For information, questions, or to join our email list, contact Vickie at [email protected]
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Chapter Meeting Cancellation Policy
In case of a meeting cancellation due to weather or any other unforeseen reason, an email
will be sent out. Be sure to check your email before hearing out.
Are you on our list? To be added, contact Vickie at [email protected],
Notice will also be posted on our HLAA Facebook page so be sure to Follow Us"
will be sent out. Be sure to check your email before hearing out.
Are you on our list? To be added, contact Vickie at [email protected],
Notice will also be posted on our HLAA Facebook page so be sure to Follow Us"