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In-Person & Webinar
Saturday Sept 12, 2026
(July & August 2026 No Meetings)
WELCOME TO THE 5th MEETING OF OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR!!!
RSVP by: Friday, Sept 11, 2026, 5:00 PM PT.
SCHEDULE:
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9:30 AM PT: Social and Refreshments
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10:00 AM PT: Presentation (Webinar starts at 10 AM PT)
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11:30 AM PT: Complimentary Pizza
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, 3600 Broadway, (or use North Entrance at 275 W MacArthur, closest to free Fabiola parking), Lower Level Conference Room LL-B, Oakland CA 94611
FUTURE DATES:
October 10: Assistive Listening System Presentation, Ann Thomas, HLAA N. Calif. Chapters Coordinator
November 16: Caine Companions, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Pamela Durkin
December 12: The importance of Visiting an ENT for People with Hearing Loss, Christine Lm
January 9: Activating the Vestibular Systems to enhance balance and emotional well-being for hearing impaired individuals, Mary Kawar
PARKING OPTIONS:
#1: (3-minute walk): Free parking is available across the street from the Kaiser Fabiola Building at the 3780 Howe St. Parking Garage. From here, walk half a block to the North Entrance of the Oakland Medical Center at 275 West MacArthur Blvd. Please see the link here for walking directions.PARKING OPTION
# 2: (1-minute walk, parking lot adjacent to the Oakland Medical Center where the meeting will be held): The first two hours are free at the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, 3510 Broadway Parking Garage; each additional 30 minutes costs $1, with a maximum daily charge of $18 after five hours.
DIRECTIONS: Once inside the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, take any elevator to the Lower Level. Follow the signs to the Lower Level (LL) Conference Rooms. Our meeting will be held in Conference Room LL-B.
Who We Are
The Hearing Loss Association of America-East Bay Chapter (HLAA-EB ) is part of the nation’s leading organization representing people of all ages with hearing loss. We strive to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss and to show them they do not have to face hearing loss alone. Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, our families, friends, coworkers, teachers, hearing health care providers, industry, government, and others about hearing loss.
