Monthly Archives: July 2013

News from the National Convention

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What We Are Hearing…News from HLA-Lane Co, OR, attendees at the National Convention in June 2013

There were so many classes and events available.  I enjoyed, just as much the classes, the networking and sharing of info that went on in the informal venues of the convention… in the hallways, before and after classes and workshops, and in connection with other social events.  There was a very diverse range of vendors and information available.  Specifically, I felt further educated as an individual.  I heard information about the option and benefits of having a second cochlear implant.   So, for me, attendance at the convention, and the new information I heard, had personal meaning to me as well being beneficial due to my position on the Board of HLA-LCo, OR.  Continue reading →

Partnership Award to our Members

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The Eugene Police Department has presented an award in recognition of exceptional and outstanding contributions made to provide the highest level of service to individuals with disabilities in Lane County.

The partnership award went to the communications Supervisor Marie Longworth, Communications Specialist Marcia Pendleton and the Community Committee Members: Karin Smith, Andrea Cabral and Bonne Bandolas for their work on the Central Lane Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing Challenged Team. Continue reading →

OR-CAP Seeks Board Member

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The Oregon Communication Access Project (OR-CAP) invites you to join the organization’s board of directors. The OR-CAP board is composed of activist members who are committed to achieving ADA compliance for those who have a handicapping hearing loss, largely through the institution of captioning systems. Our work benefits the Hard of Hearing and Deaf communities but also many people without a hearing loss benefit as well, particularly in noisy environments like sports stadiums and auditoriums. Continue reading →