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Strategies for spouses of hearing impaired

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jun 9 11:59am | Replies (13)
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@tmelin

Thanks Julie.

I previously contacted HLAA in Minneapolis (the closest chapter) and found that if I wanted to connect with them in person I would have to drive 80miles each way. I think there is a need for face to face discussion of our Hearing Loss issues. So your idea of starting a chapter in Rochester is a good one. I will look into it. Thanks.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Jun 9 11:59am

If you can gather 4 or 5 people who experience hearing loss it will grow from there. Back in the day (1983) when I started the chapter in Appleton WI, I arranged for a room at our local library and went to our local newspaper and asked them to publicize a special meeting for people with hearing loss. That drew over 50 people to that meeting. A group of 11 offered to work together to make a chapter happen. HLAA Fox Valley Chapter grew from there. It's a bit different today with Facebook and other forms of communication, but the local news can still be of help if they are willing.

The medical professionals can also be helpful if you can get printed information to them to share with patients. They can't give you names. National HLAA might be able to help you by providing the list of members/donors in the Rochester area. Carla Bayer-Smolin is the staff member in charge of chapter development. cbeyersmolin@hearingloss.org is her e-mail address.

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