We are the City's Voice for People with Hearing Loss
(page updated 4/1/26)
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.
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Chapter Meeting Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
TOPIC: Video presentation by Gael Hannen, "Let's Make it Clear", about how misunderstandings happen with hearing loss. Location: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Room B6 Meeting begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Arrive a little early to get acquainted |
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Gael Hannan is a renowned humorist, author, and speaker on hearing loss issues. She is a leading international hearing health advocate whose work, which includes awareness programs, dramedy performances and writing, helps people better understand the life with hearing loss – both its impact and to live more successfully. She regularly writes for hearing-related publications such as Hearing Health & Technology Matters. Gael’s critically acclaimed first book, The Way I Hear It: A Life with Hearing Loss, part memoir and part survival guide, has helped readers around the world to embrace their own hearing challenges. She co-authored a second book, Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully With Hearing Loss. Gael has profound hearing loss and is bimodal, using both a hearing aid and a cochlear implant. She and her husband, Doug, aka the Hearing Husband, make their home on Vancouver Island.
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Chapter Meeting - May 12, 2026 - Put this one on your calendar now! This will be an in-person presentation with Grant Hart, Engagement Manager at Cochlear Americas |
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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 ATTEND!
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Meeting Cancellation Policy
In the event of adverse weather conditions, our monthly meeting may be cancelled. An email announcing cancellation will be sent out either the evening before a regularly scheduled meeting,
or no later than 10 a.m. on the day of our meeting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL before heading out. To be added to our email distribution list, contact Vickie at [email protected]
In the event of adverse weather conditions, our monthly meeting may be cancelled. An email announcing cancellation will be sent out either the evening before a regularly scheduled meeting,
or no later than 10 a.m. on the day of our meeting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL before heading out. To be added to our email distribution list, contact Vickie at [email protected]
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March 2026 speaker, Dr. Nathan de Voney of Family First Hearing Center, shares his captioned presentation on tinnitus and also answers our questions on hearing loss in general.
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Follow Us on our Facebook page for frequent posts, meeting information, meeting cancellations, or for more information!
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What's New??
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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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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]
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"