It’s time to nominate ALDAns to serve on our Board of Directors. This year’s open positions are: Regional 3 Director Regional 4 Director ALDA President ALDA Vice President Nominations can be made by any ALDA member who is current on … Read More
Regional Director 4: Fall 2021 Report
by David Baldridge, Regional Director 4 Region 4 covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories, Japan, Pacific Islands, Asia, Australia, New Zealand. Our numbers … Read More
2021 ALDAcon Award Recipients
Each year the ALDA Board of Directors honors various people and organizations that have either improved the lives of late-deafened adults or significantly contributed to the activities and well-being of ALDA. To find descriptions of the awards, look here. We … Read More
Deaf Representation Coming to a Screen Near You
By Grace Avila Marvel movies are always so exciting, funny, and action-packed with an inspiring message to appeal to their viewers. When the credits roll in, I feel empowered and invincible — like I can do anything! When I found … Read More
Ask The Nurse: Caring for yourself before, during, and after hospital procedures
Summer is almost over. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, soon the days will become shorter, nights will be longer, and winter will be upon us. We have seen a lot of turmoil in the news lately. From the medical and nursing point of view the most upsetting information is the rise in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. and in the world. Sadly, this was cautiously predicted. Keeping our distance from one another, taking better care of ourselves and others, and staying safe and mindful of our environment dictates where we go…
Ask The Nurse: Do I have allergies? A cold? The flu? Or COVID-19? How to tell the difference.
Summer is almost over. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, soon the days will become shorter, nights will be longer, and winter will be upon us. We have seen a lot of turmoil in the news lately. From the medical and nursing point of view the most upsetting information is the rise in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. and in the world. Sadly, this was cautiously predicted. Keeping our distance from one another, taking better care of ourselves and others, and staying safe and mindful of our environment dictates where we go…
ALDAcon Memories: On the Outside Looking In
By Susan Beckett “Deafness separates people from people” – comes from a quote by Helen Keller from a letter she wrote in 1910. This is true for many people today as it was back then. Up until a few years … Read More
ALDAcon Memories: I Loved ALDAcon 2021
By Kay Tyberg It was wonderful to see the ALDA members from near and far come together at the 2021 ALDAcon held at Niagara Falls, New York. It felt great to see members just an arm’s length away and not … Read More
One of Us: An Interview with Laura Taylor
This issue’s interview is with Laura Taylor, an ALDAcon newcomer. Laura Taylor is an exuberant newcomer who joined us at this year’s ALDAcon in Niagara Falls, NY. Laura was born and raised in Dixon, IL, and currently resides in Georgetown, … Read More
Meandering Through the Hearing World: Hear Well – Enjoy Fall
by Linda Bilodeau Growing up in Vermont, I always looked forward to the calendar pages turning to fall, my favorite time of year. In October, lively green leaves would turn crimson and gold, signaling a call to action before the … Read More
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