Speaker: Jaime Vernon
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time

Don’t miss this WEDNESDAY’s free captioned webinar featuring Jaime Vernon, who will be presenting Until Everyone Hears the Music.

Summary
Jaime Vernon is the founder and executive director of Songs for Sounds (SFS), a charity that grew out of the experience of being the mother of a child with hearing loss. Jaime will speak about the struggle for answers and how what started as an awareness and fundraising event charity grew to a nationwide mission with global goals. 

Songs for Sound is a 501c3 charity that has provided over 19,000 free hearing screenings also providing packets of electronic and print information tailored to hearing levels. SFS has toured over 600 events nationwide and visited over 25 states. They have also provided a free camp for 64 families and served 75 kids and staff at the Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf.

This webinar will be recorded for playback. 

How to Join via Desktop/Laptop
We will be using Zoom for all educational and product showcase webinars. There is nothing to download – just click on the Join Webinar button on the date/time of the webinar.

We recommend visiting the Zoom Webinar Support Page to read about the controls within the webinar such as audio settings, chat, Q&A, and raise hand.

How to Join via Mobile Device (tablet, phone) 
If joining on a mobile device you will be prompted to download the Zoom app, but you can also manually download the Zoom application from the Zoom Download Center. The first option, Zoom Client for Meetings, is the same application needed for webinars.

1. Download Zoom Client for Meetings from the Download Center
2. Install the application
3. Open the Zoom application
4. Click Join a Meeting
5. Locate the 9-digit Meeting ID listed in the Summary for the webinar in the Schedule page. For this webinar use Meeting ID: 804004921
6. Enter the 9-digit meeting ID/webinar ID
7. Click Join
8. Enter your name and email address if requested.
9. Click Join Webinar

When you download the app you will have the option to create a Zoom Basic account – it’s free! See more information at https://zoom.us/pricing. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Nancy Macklin, HLAA Director of External Affairs, at nmacklin@hearingloss.org or 301.657.2248 Ext. 106.