At the monthly meeting of HLAA on Friday, January 18 at the South County Civic Center, starting at 10 A.M., President Oscar Segal welcomed the two guest speakers.

Dr. Steven Sederholm, Doctor of Audiology presented a review of the latest technology available to the hard of hearing population: Hearing devices that talk to each other (e2e Linking); hearing devices that listen to your gadgets (Oticon); hearing devices that listen to your spouse (Phonak). For further information Dr. Sederholm can be reached at his Boynton Beach office, 10075 Jog Road. Tel. (561) 734-5969.

Deputy Rick Jackson made available two visor cards: One that has the message “Driver is Hard of Hearing” and one that reads: “Driver is Deaf.” Matching wallet size cards are also available. These cards can be invaluable when stopped by law officers. If you are hard of hearing or deaf and cannot understand an officer’s orders to “step out of the car” the visor card can provide the information the officer needs to communicate properly with you.

Deputy Jackson also spoke about Lock bumping and bumping keys. This is a technique used by thieves to enter private residences. Coincidentally, I received an email with a You Tube internet film on this subject which you can access on your computer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr23tpWX8lM and see a demonstration of how the bad guys can get into our homes.

The next meeting of HLAA, Boynton/Delray Chapter will be Friday, February 15, 2008 at 9:45 A. M. Featured guest speaker is Ms. Brandy Harvey, Awareness Manager for the Cochlear Institute, the world leader in innovative hearing technologies.  Ms. Harvey will discuss two different solutions designed specifically for those who require more than just a hearing aid -devices that aid hearing through surgical implants. She is an expert on Cochlear and Bone Anchored Hearing technology. Access their website at: www.cochlear.com

For further information about HLAA Delray/Boynton Chapter see Sun-Sentinel article by Staff Writer Patty Pensa in Sunday, January 20 edition of Community News section.

Meetings through May take place the third Friday of each month at South County Civic Center, 9:45 A.M. and are open to the public at no charge. If you wish to become a member, dues are $15 per year from the date you join. Coffee “and” provided.

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