See "WHAT'S NEW?" below! (page updated 05/01/25)
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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). 
​We are 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.  

Chapter Meetings 
Free monthly small-group meetings and socials for the hearing loss community but all are welcome to attend 
​even if you have no hearing loss at all.  
Captions are provided​

​ ​If you would like to be added to our email list, or ​if you have questions, contact
Vickie at  [email protected]
Below, some photos from our April Meeting
(Chapter member, Tom) "Who, me?"  (us) "Yes, Tom, you."  Tom shared about Auracast Bluetooth hearing-assistive technology 
Cady Macfee from T-Mobile shared cellphone accessibility features 
Chapter members, Maureen (left) and Linda.  
Upcoming Meetings
We meet at Library 21c, Room B6 
1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colo. Spgs,  80920
Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 1-3 p.m. 
Chapter Member, Pauline Weiss, will have handouts and lead
a discussion on Self Advocacy

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 1-3 p.m.
Cybersecurity with Cady Macfee

NO JULY MEETING (Summer Break)
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 1-3p.m. 
Chapter member, Kathy Romberg, will talk about her journey with
her ​hearing dog, Sandy (see update below).
***INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY***
YEP!  In Colorado Springs, snow is still possible.  In case of snow, icy roads, etc. on the day of our meeting, a cancellation email ​will be sent out. 
Be sure to check your email before
​heading out. 
Notice will also be posted on our
Facebook page
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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 i​s 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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​Sandy - HLAA-CS Chapter's newest member!  Sandy is chapter member, Kathy Romberg's, ​Hearing Ear Dog
in training.  ​Watch for Kathy's  monthly training updates. 
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Sandy Notes ( April 2025): 
Monday I was a smart smart boy again.   Kathy and I met Dave someplace. I have never been somewhere that exciting. I walked by the leather things; I walked by the toys-even when Dave dangled one. I walked next to Kathy in heel position, turned around, and walked some more. Then she asked me to sit next to a ginormous shelf of bones. I did it easy-peasy. Noisy rocks were hitting the house. The humans ran to cover the pond from the noisy rocks. I found gooey stuff that smelled great. At least as good as ginger treats maybe better. I just got one lick, sigh. Kathy came back and yelled “NO!”  That was all I got.  Why did she call me Garfield? 
Kathy Training:
Sandy and I are starting to train in public places.  Some PEOPLE need that training too! Sandy was incredible, he heeled without me holding his leash, made turns without the leash and best of all made it to the center of the bone isle, then settled. 
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Now you can receive free weekly info of ​​open caption movies and showtimes just for Colorado Springs!   Look at it here!

​For information, questions, or to join our email list, ​contact Vickie at ​​[email protected]
​Chapter 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 are all welcome.  
Follow us on our Facebook page for frequent posts, meeting information and meeting cancellations, or for more information!