​page updated 9/22/26 - See the "What's New" section below for the
​HLAA 2026 National Convention Workshops and their PowerPoint Slides
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​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 information, education, support, and advocacy, and to make hearing loss
 an issue of national concern.  
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We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Next Chapter meeting is Tuesday, October 13th.   ​
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
in Room B6 at Library 21c
, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Please arrive early to sign in and get acquainted.  The room is open at 12:30.
​Member, Susan Langlois, will share about her hearing loss journey - from hearing loss to deafness to CI recipient.
Meetings are captioned. ​
​Be sure you are on our email list to receive all Chapter meeting information​: [email protected]​
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​Our Chapter's monthly 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 ATTEND!
  • Come meet a diverse group of friendly, fun people who understand hearing loss and its impact
  •  Learn 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. 
  • Join in advocacy efforts to make our city more accessible to people who have hearing loss
  • ​This is where it i​s OK to not hear well...
Our September Meeting - Tom Gorab shared about his experiences at the HLAA 2026 Convention in Louisville, KY.
Click here for his PowerPoint presentation
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Convention​ Workshops with PowerPoint Slides - Click here. 
Special thanks to Tom Gorab for this information 

Humor for the Month

​We are thrilled to learn that Juliëtte Sterkens, audiologist and national hearing-access advocate, has taken on a leadership role at the Colorado-based Center for Hearing Access (CHA), effective June 1, 2026. The Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2024 by our own HLAA Colorado member, Wynne Whyman, who is the Director of Communication and Advocacy at CHA.  The Center is a national advocacy initiative of the John G. Shedd Institute that educates and supports consumers, audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and facility staff about ADA-compliant assistive listening systems and other strategies.
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To sign up to receive these emails, click here.

​SIGN UP for the El Paso County Sheriffs Blue Envelope Program.​   It was created to enhance communication between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities that may affect interactions.  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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​​For information, questions, or to join our email list, ​contact
​Vickie at ​​[email protected]