Because we care about our ALDA family and in light of the current pandemic footing, the Board has implemented important protocols for all ALDAcon 2021 attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, captioners, interpreters and other ALDAcon-related on-site support. As such, electronic or … Read More
ALDACon Memories: A Personal Journey
I’ve officially been a member of ALDA since 2010 when I moved to San Jose, CA. Prior to that I had been loosely involved with ALDA many years before in Chicago but never actually attended a meeting or subscribed. I had attended one of the famous Chicago Christmas parties that are a part of ALDA folklore but at the time I had no idea I was attending a well known event. I found the Chicago event after I had lost my hearing a few years before and was exploring hearing loss options. A mentor/friend whom I met…
Call for nominations! ALDAcon 2021 Awards
Want to recognize a great volunteer or organization? Each year ALDA honors various people and organizations that have either improved the lives of people with hearing loss or significantly contributed to the activities and well-being of ALDA. This is your … Read More
Scenes from ALDAcon
One of the hardest things about attending a new event is that you really don’t know what you are getting into. It’s hard to picture, and it can cause some anxiety – enough that you might even decide not to … Read More
Do you love karaoke?
Who doesn’t love karaoke, right? Karaoke has long been a tradition at ALDAcon, so to whet your whistle we’re sharing some pictures from ALDAcon karaoke past! And if you don’t like karaoke, there are plenty of other opportunities to mingle! … Read More
ALDAcon Early Bird rate ends 6/30!
In just a few short months ALDA will be hosting our in-person convention. The Early Bird discount rate ends 6/30, and after that, you’ll have to pay full price. Register NOW to lock in your discount! DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE … Read More
An Interview with ALDAcon Chair Kim Mettache
How long have you been a part of ALDA? I think I attended my first official event at ALDA Chicago. It was a mini con. I had a great time. I think it was around 2005. Why did you decide … Read More