Hearing Loss Association of America, Santa Barbara Chapter

06/07/2026

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05/23/2026

Attention Hearing Aid Wearers!

Why Fit Matters
The way hearing aids fit can make a big difference in both comfort and performance. Behind-the-ear models are designed for a secure, reliable fit, and some types of hearing loss may benefit from custom earmolds made with advanced digital technology.
Custom-fit solutions can improve stability, enhance sound quality, and provide greater comfort throughout the day. When hearing aids fit properly, many users hardly notice they are wearing them.
A personalized fit can help create a more natural and successful hearing experience.

If you are experiencing any discomfort with your hearing aids, contact your hearing aid provider. Get a refit; it can make a difference in comfort and hearing performance.

Custom Earmolds, Hearing Aid Ear Tips / Domes, Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) Hearing Aids

05/22/2026

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04/19/2026

04/19/2026

If you weren’t able to join us for our most recent meeting, we truly missed you! The good news is that a recording is available, and we’d love for you to take a little time to watch it at your convenience.
Hearing loss is often invisible and widely misunderstood, and there is so much to learn and understand. Whether you are living with hearing loss yourself or are a caregiver, spouse, family member, or friend, we encourage you to take the time to hear Sherry’s story and her thoughtful recommendations.
We covered valuable information and shared meaningful experiences that we believe you’ll find both helpful and encouraging.
The Zoom meeting was recorded and can be viewed on Zoom for the next 2 weeks here: https://bit.ly/4-13-26SherryChase. Once this link expires, the recording can be found on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/HLAAOC-YouTube
In addition to the link to the Recording, I am providing the AI Summary, Sherry's bio, and the two handouts provided.
Sherry Chase's Bio: https://bit.ly/Sherry-Chase-Bio
Here is the AI summary of the meeting: https://bit.ly/4-13-26-AISummary
Handouts:
Patient Perspective Suggestions: https://bit.ly/PP-SherryChase
Best Practices: https://bit.ly/BP-SherryChase

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08/12/2022

Tomorrow morning, 10am! Be there!

07/20/2022

Ok. It's been WAY too long! It's totally our fault and we miss you. And to make it up to you we have a SUPER COOL guest speaker for our first virtual meeting back! On Saturday, August 13th at 10am PST we will be joined by...a lip-reading tutor! Have you ever wanted to learn how to really lip-read? Yeah, us too!!! (Zoom link and meeting info below…keep reading!)

So, on the 13th of August we are extremely grateful to be joined by Daryl Joyce. Daryl is no ordinary lip-reading tutor! Daryl teaches 1-1 Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss for Europe's largest Adult Education college in Central London, England. It’s the Centre of Excellence for Deaf Education. In the UK, lipreading tutors are qualified and registered with a national society, ATLA. Daryl does virtual tutoring for people here in the United Sates as well. (YAY!!!) Check out his website here: https://www.lipreadingonline.com/

But to meet him live join us...
When: Saturday, August 13th at 10am PST
How long: 60 mins
Where: Zoom (link below)
Topic: HLAA Santa Barbara Chapter Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://dynamictherapysolutions.zoom.us/j/94666338780?pwd=SEFtWU9ON3h5T09UZVBBcXF4Q3NGdz09
Meeting ID: 946 6633 8780
Passcode: 291103

03/13/2021

Join us at 10am PST for a short one hour virtual meeting and hear from Gina Myers, LPCC!

We have a super exciting guest speaker this month! Please join us this Saturday, March 13th at 10am PST via Zoom (meeting link below), to hear from Gina Myers, LPCC of, “My LA Therapy” discuss the Deaf and Hard of Hearing therapy she offers. Gina is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who studied at Gallaudet University, a well-renowned university for the deaf and hard of hearing, She can provide therapy in ASL, signed English or spoken English. Her clinic also offers online and mobile therapy sessions!

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Pre-lingual and late-onset hearing loss
• Recipients of Cochlear Implants
• Mental and emotional issues
• Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues
• Deaf individuals of hearing parents
• Hearing individuals of Deaf parents
• Family communication differences
• Deaf identity

Please join us on Saturday!

Topic: HLAA Santa Barbara Virtual Chapter Meeting
Time: Mar 13, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://dynamictherapysolutions.zoom.us/j/95939563482?pwd=dlB6bEVITitPNTdUdFBzaHdMczlsUT09
Meeting ID: 959 3956 3482
Passcode: 806698

03/09/2021

We have a super exciting guest speaker this month! Please join us this Saturday, March 13th at 10am PST via Zoom (meeting link below), to hear from Gina Myers, LPCC of, “My LA Therapy” discuss the Deaf and Hard of Hearing therapy she offers. Gina is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who studied at Gallaudet University, a well-renowned university for the deaf and hard of hearing, She can provide therapy in ASL, signed English or spoken English. Her clinic also offers online and mobile therapy sessions!

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Pre-lingual and late-onset hearing loss
• Recipients of Cochlear Implants
• Mental and emotional issues
• Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues
• Deaf individuals of hearing parents
• Hearing individuals of Deaf parents
• Family communication differences
• Deaf identity

Please join us on Saturday!

Topic: HLAA Santa Barbara Virtual Chapter Meeting
Time: Mar 13, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://dynamictherapysolutions.zoom.us/j/95939563482?pwd=dlB6bEVITitPNTdUdFBzaHdMczlsUT09
Meeting ID: 959 3956 3482
Passcode: 806698

01/07/2021

Attend our virtual chapter meeting this Saturday, January 9th at 10am PST to hear about the latest Hearing Aid technology from a talented and experienced Audiologist, Sandie Dela Cruz, Au.D.

Sandie is currently Resound’s Field Training Audiologist for the Bay Area and Southern California. She has a ton of industry experience and is going to share some recent hearing aid advancements (Bluetooth, Directionality, etc.) general industry knowledge, and of course some specifics about her company’s latest and greatest technology. I am extremely excited to learn from her! So, PLEASE log-in this Saturday at 10am PST and join us. If you want to attend, comment or like the post and I'll send you the Zoom link!