ALDA is offering a 4-part series of meditation classes this summer taught by ALDA member Linda Rusinko. Classes will cover basic meditation techniques that can help reduce stress associated with hearing loss and everyday life. These techniques are “hearing loss … Read More
Making Online Continuing Education Accessible
An update from ALDA Legal: Many jobs require licenses, and many license-holders must take continuing education classes to stay up to date and maintain their licenses. That’s certainly true for lawyers, but also true for teachers, accountants, engineers, architects, physicians, … 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
Information Gathering: Who are you?
We are looking to collect information from people with hearing loss so we can better serve their needs. Please take a moment to complete a 5-minute survey to help us learn more about you and how ALDA can improve. Questions … Read More
Settlement Requires Retailers to Offer Clear Masks
The widespread use of face masks in public places has posed a special challenge to many of us with hearing loss. Most of us depend to a greater or lesser degree on being able to read lips and/or facial expressions. … Read More
Sound of Metal: Board Statement
The Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA) congratulates the cast and crew of the Amazon Studios film Sound of Metal on their recent SIX Academy Award nominations. These include Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a … Read More
Health Insurers May Be Required to Pay for Hearing Aids
The Affordable Care Act, a/k/a Obamacare, says that health insurers may not discriminate on the basis of disability. But virtually every health-insurance plan excludes coverage for hearing aids and related services, although they do cover cochlear implants. How can those two … Read More