2 Scene & Heard
A month of amazing events

4 Meeting Update
April Meeting recap: Hearing Health Expo
May Meeting preview: Dr. Juliette Sterkens

7 EHG Meet May 21
Top 10 reasons why Sarasota is becoming one of the most hearing-friendly cities

8 Loud & Clear
HLAA Convention 2013

10 Feature Story
Researchers regenerate hair-cells, restore hearing

11 Plugged-in
FCC Update, Movie & Theatre Clubs, success stories

Here is the link to the PDF for the May 2013 Listen Up!: listenup5-13

2 Scene & Heard
April & May Special Chapter Meetings

4 Meeting Update
March Meeting recap: Can we try that in B-flat?
May Meeting preview: Dr. Juliette Sterkins

5 EHG Meet May 5
Top 10 reasons why Sarasota is becoming one of the most hearing-friendly cities

6 Loud & Clear
Hearing Health Expo preview, exhibitors and schedule

9 Feature Story
Diabetes Link to Hearing Loss

10 Plugged-in
FCC Update, Movie & Theatre Clubs

Click here to read the issue: listenup4-13

Meet Dr. Juliette P. M. Sterkings at a Wine and Cheese Reception, May 1, 1350 Main St., Sarasota, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Click here for a printable flyer: 5-1(71)

The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota invites you to a Special Education Session – What Everyone with Hearing Loss Should Know About the Loop. It will take place Thursday, May 2, at Noon at the Univeristy of South Florida’s Selby Auditorium, 8350 Tamiami Trail. Click 5-2-HLAS for a printable flyer.

2 Scene & Heard
Volunteer Job Openings

4 Meeting Update
Feb Meeting recap: How Hearing Loss Affects Balance
March Meeting preview: Improving Our Relationship With Music

5 EHG Rap-Up
(note: now “Evening Hearing Group”)
Preparing for an Evaluation

7 Loud & Clear
Value of Self-Advocacy

8 Feature Story
Gene Link to Hearing Loss

12 Plugged-in
Hearing Better at Home

Click here to read the issue: listenup3-13

The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota is pleased to announce our  2nd Annual Hearing Health Expo. This year’s event on Saturday, April 13 promises to be the biggest in the region as we have moved to all day exhibition and have added seminar options as well.

Complete details and a printable flyer HERE.

Please feel free to print or forward this flyer to friend, family and local hearing professionals.

 ”Can we try that in B flat?: Improving the Relationship Your Hearing Loss Has with Music”

One of the most common complaints from hard of hearing people is that while their hearing technology helps them hear speech well, music “just isn’t the same.”  This presentation will discuss why music is such a challenge for people with hearing loss as well as some real-world advice on how to take proactive steps to reduce frustration and make listening to music more enjoyable despite your hearing loss.

Presenter: Dr. Brad Ingrao, AuD – The Hearing Spa

Dr. Brad Ingrao has been an audiologist for over 20 years and a musician for nearly 40.  In addition to providing a full range of hearing aid and cochlear implant services at the Hearing Spa in Sarasota, Dr. Ingrao is a member of the Board of Trustees of HLA Sarasota, HLA Florida, a regular columnist in Hearing Loss Magazine and a frequent presenter for HLAA both at their National Conventions and online through their webinar series.

Dr. Ingrao was inspired to become an audiologist by his late uncle who was forced to cut short a career in music when he lost nearly all of hearing, but reinvented himself as a caring and highly competent hearing instrument specialist, who after a 30 year retirement, returned to performing for the final years of his life.

Printable flyer HERE.

Please feel free to email or print and distribute to friends, family and local hearing professionals.

2 Scene & Heard
Volunteer Opportunities

4 Meeting Update
January Meeting recap: Demystifying the Hearing Aid Purchase
February Meeting preview: Improving Your Balance

5 YHG Rap-Up
Preparing for an Evaluation- Feb. 19

6 Loud & Clear
The Greatest Educational Experience

8 Feature Story
Brain Games Help Hearing

9 Plugged-in
Night at Van Wezel - Feb 22

Click here to read the issue: listenup2-13

2 Scene & Heard
2013 Schedule Announced

4 Meeting Update
December Meeting recap: Holiday Party with Tai Chi
January Meeting preview: Demystifying the Hearing Aid Purchase

5 YHG Rap-Up
Next Meet Feb. 19^TH

6 Loud & Clear
Convention 2013 Registration Open

8 Feature Story
Aural Rehabilitation Hearing Programs

10 Plugged-In
North Port Performing Arts Center is looped

Click to read the issue: listenup1-13 

The  Hearing  Loss  Association  of  Sarasota  announces  the  first  annual  HLAS   National  Convention  Scholarship  Award.  The  Scholarship  will  be  awarded  to  an   individual  who  demonstrates  in  writing  (by  completion  of  the  application  process)   a  sincere  educational  interest  in  and  commitment  to  sharing  the  mission  of  the   Hearing  Loss  Association  with  others  affected  by  hearing  loss.  The  Selection   Committee  will  give  priority  consideration  to  an  applicant  who  meets  all  the   criteria  as  set  forth  in  the  application  process  AND  who  cannot  afford  to  attend   the  HLAA  convention  without  the  assistance  of  this  scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP  DESCRIPTION:    The  scholarship  will  entitle  the  winner  to  a   registration  to  the  Hearing  Loss  Association  of  America  convention  in  Portland,  OR   from  June  27-­‐30,  2013.    The  scholarship  will  also  include  a  room  at  the  convention   hotel  for  three  nights  and  round  trip  airfare  or  automobile  travel  expense   between  Florida  and  Portland,  OR.  The  maximum  value  of  the  scholarship  is   $1,000.00.  The  winner  is  responsible  for  making  all  travel,  hotel  and  convention   registration  arrangements.  The  winner  is  expected  to  attend  the  entire   convention,  which  runs  from  early  Thursday  morning  through  Saturday.  There   are  also  some  activities  which  take  place  on  Wed  afternoon  and  Sunday  morning,   but  these  are  not  mandatory.  It  is  advisable  to  reach  the  convention  site  by  Wed   evening  as  workshop  activities  begin  early  Thursday  morning.    Additional  details   are  contained  in  the  application  document  attached.    Please  read  all  sections   carefully.  

ELIGIBILITY:    The  applicant  must  be  a  current  and  active  member  in  good  standing   of  the  Hearing  Loss  Association  of  Sarasota  chapter.  This  award  is  for  a  first-­‐time   attendee  at  a  national  HLAA  convention.    Attendees  of  previous  conventions  need   not  apply.
The  deadline  for  receipt  by  HLAS  of  the  completed  application  is  March  14,  2013.     For  an  application  form,  click  here.  For  more  information,  please  contact  Joan   Haber,  Scholarship  Committee  Chair,  at  joanhaber2012@gmail.com  or  call  941-­‐ 921-­‐9197.