Panel Discussion & Presentation Schedule
9:30 Cochlear Implant Panel: Users of the various brands of implants (Advanced Bionics, Cochlear, MED-EL, and Esteem) will share their experiences going through the "CI" process, how their experience has been versus their expectations and answer questions from the audience. Sponsored by Cochlear Americas
11:00 Assistive Listening Device Panel: Users of the various types of assistive listening devices (ALDs) will highlight the various devices they use (neck loops, wireless accessories, caption or amplified phones, alerting devices, etc.) and answer your questions on how these products fill the gaps to complement their hearing aids or cochlear implants. Sponsored by Florida Telecommunications Relay
12:30 Keynote speaker Dr. Kyle Allen, What is New in Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Technology This is an updated version of the presentation that was the highlight of last year's expo. If you want to get a clear focus on what new, advanced technology is most suited for your needs, this talk is not to be missed!
2:00 Community Access Panel Panelists will answer audience questions about their use of the loop system to better understand theatre performances, services, and community meetings, plus how personal captioning systems at movie houses make films more enjoyable. The panel will be preceded by a brief introduction by Complete Hearing Solutions of the various access systems available in Florida communities. Sponsored by Complete Hearing Solutions
Exhibitors
Assistive Listening Devices
- Advocates for Better Hearing
Audiology Consultations
- Advanced Diagnostics and Hearing Solutions
- Davis Family Hearing
- Florida E.N.T. and Allergy
Audiologists/ENTS
- Advanced Diagnostics and Hearing Solutions
- Davis Family Hearing
- Florida E.N.T. and Allergy
- Florida Medical Hearing Centers
- Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance
CART (Captions)
- Americaptions
Children / Student Support
- Central Florida Early Steps/Hearing Me
Cochlear Implants
- Advanced Bionics
- Cochlear
- Envoy Medical Esteem
- Med El
Community Support
- Bay Care Faith Community Nursing
- First Presbyterian Church of Brandon Health Ministry
- Senior Connection Center
Deaf Support
- Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)
- Pinellas County Deaf Literacy Services
Diabetes Screenings
- Bay Care Faith Community Nursing
Disability Support
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Florida Vocational Rehabilition
- Workplace and Education Accommodation Counseling
Hard of Hearing Support
- HLAA Gulf Coast
- HLAA Peer Mentor for Individual / Couple Counseling
- HLAA Sun City Center
- HLAA Tampa
Hearing Aid Manufacturers
- Nu Ear
- Oticon
- Signia
- Phonak
- Widex
Hearing Loop / Other Access Systems
- Complete Hearing Solutions
- Indoor Wireless Systems
- Listen Technologies
Hearing Screenings
- Advanced Diagnostics and Hearing Solutions
- Davis Family Hearing
- Florida E.N.T. and Allergy
Phones
- CaptionCall
- CapTel
- Florida Telecommunications Relay
Phone Captions
- Innocaptions
Sound-to-touch Wearable Devices
- Neosensory
Video Relay System
- SVRS/Sorenson Communications
- Widex ZVRS/Purple Communication
For information on products/services after the Expo
- 941-706-4312
- HLAAhelp@gmail.com