On April 16, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., the NYC chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will present Dr. Tina Childress, a late-deafened audiologist. Dr. Childress will discuss a variety of apps and features that can provide captioned access on mobile phones for phone calls, individual or group conversations. She will also highlight advocacy strategies for live events as well as how to make a complaint about inadequate television captioning.
Tina Childress, Au.D., CCC-A is an audiologist in the mainstream and residential school settings. She is also an award-winning presenter, adjunct lecturer, mentor for children and adults, and is active on various local, state and national Boards and Committees as well as social media. As a late-deafened adult with bilateral cochlear implants and who is fluent in ASL, her areas of expertise include assistive technology for visual and auditory communicators, advocacy to promote accessibility and psychosocial adjustment to hearing loss. Dr. Childress has created numerous online resources on a variety of technology and accessibility-related subjects in an effort to help individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing connect to the world around them. Her resources can be found at http://TinaChildressAuD.com
If you would like to join us for this captioned program, click here. After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.
Can’t Hear? We are here for you!
The New York City Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America is a vibrant, diverse community dedicated to helping people with hearing loss lead more satisfying and productive lives. At the chapter’s monthly meetings, speakers address topics such as hearing aids and hearing-aid alternatives, assistive technology, interpersonal strategies, and advocacy initiatives. Those of you who are interested can find information about our organization on our chapter website by clicking here.
