ChristyJ, there is an HLAA chapter in Albany NY. You may want to connect with them. HLAA is the consumer organization that is making a difference for hard of hearing people through education, information sharing, advocacy and peer support. Everything I know about hearing loss has come from my being involved in this wonderful organization. Here is the chapter's website address: https://hearinglossalbany.wordpress.com/ Rochester and NYC also have very active chapters. Since most chapters are meeting on Zoom videoconferencing, at least part time, you can connect from anywhere if you know when the meetings are held. Lots of good info at: http://www.hearingloss.org