Past Programs/Social Events
Each link, below, will take you to a recent Wake newsletter with the details a previous Wake chapter program. There, you can see the kinds of programs and events our chapter has in recent years. The meeting references is in the first article, so if the newsletter doesn't open at the top of the page, just scroll up, or select one of the GOTO Page 1 links.
In addition to our program meetings, Wake Chapter tries to have a couple social events each year. Some events are luncheons, and others are visits to museums or other activities we could enjoy together.
We're hoping these will inspire you to think of future programs or events you like the board to consider planning. Do you have a topic of interest you’d like to discuss with the Wake hearing loss community? The HLAA Wake Chapter is always looking for great program topics or social events. Please share your ideas with Steve Latus (slatus@comcast.net).
Note: These linked newsletters are old, so the "Next Meeting" is actually a "Previous Meeting".
2025
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Putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Good Use: Steve Barber and Steve Latus, HLAA members
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Stigma and Hearing Loss: What Can We Do About It? Jessica West, Ph.D., M.P.H., Duke University School of Medicine
2024
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Dogs for Better Lives: Dr. Danielle Rose and her hearing assistance dog Delight
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Appreciating Music Despite Hearing Loss: Taylor Sands, MED-EL Senior Consumer Engagement Manager
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Shaping Mental Health Crisis Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: David Rosenthal, consultant for statewide project
2023
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New Age Dawning for TV Captions?: Pete Sockett, Director of Engineering and Operations, Capitol Broadcasting
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Tips for Safer and Less-Stressful Travel: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Guest Experience Team
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These two topics were covered in a single program meeting
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Providing a Special Summer Experience for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children: Geneva Britt, audiologist and Camp Sertoma volunteer
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How OTC Hearing Aids Impact Everyone with Hearing Loss: Steve Latus, HLAA member
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2022
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Living Better with Hearing Loss: Gael Hannan, internationally recognized advocate, author and humorist
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Hearing Loss at the Crossroads: Coping with Hearing Loss the Right Way: Dr. Neil Bauman, Director, Center for Hearing Loss Help
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Activities and Programs for North Carolina Citizens with Hearing Loss: Katie Franklin, Hard of Hearing Services Coordinator for NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Bluetooth Coming Attractions: The Promise of Bluetooth Low Energy Audio: Steve Barber, HLAA member
2021
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North Carolina Assistive Technology Program: Brittany Hawley, Assistive Technology Specialist, NCATP
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Connectivity Options and Assistive Listening Devices: Dr. Rebekah Matta and Dr. Anna Benson, Duke Otolaryngology of Raleigh
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Addressing Personal Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline: Julie Bishop, HLAA member
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Hearing Loss and Cognitive Health: Dr. Brittany Larson, Cary Audiology Associates
2020
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Knowledge is (Hearing) Power! Best Practices in Audiology: Dr. Patricia Johnson, UNC Hearing and Communication Center, Chapel Hill
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Should I Get a Cochlear Implant? Consumer Perspectives: Steve Latus and Joyce Adler, HLAA members
2019
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Useful Smartphone Apps for People with Hearing Loss: Steve Barber, HLAA member
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Relay Conference Captioning: Bola Desalu, Account Manager, Relay North Carolina
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Balance and Dizziness Disorders: Dr. Calhoun Cunningham, Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Duke Medical Center
2018
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Hearing Assistance Dogs: Canine Companions for Independence
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How Hearing Loss Affects Relationships: Dr. Holly Latte-Mann, President, The Leadership Trust
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New North Carolina Laws Affecting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Jeff Mobley, Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Please share your ideas for programs or social events you'd like to see our chapter organize with Steve Latus (slatus@comcast.net).
To suggest corrections for these web pages, please email them to: steve.barber@earthlink.net
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