Hearing Loss Association of America, Washington State Association

06/16/2026

The Mariners are coming home to T-Mobile park tonight. And Cal Raleigh and JP Crawford are coming off the injured list!

AND...

Captions and assistive listening devices are available at T-Mobile Park to help you enjoy the game.

Read more on our blog post.

Hearing access is available at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

06/16/2026

The accessibility screening, which features OPEN CAPTIONS, is at 6pm on Thursday, June 25.

North Bend Theatre is located in North Bend, WA.



https://tix.northbendtheatre.com/event/accessibility-screening-toy-story-5-thursday-june-25th-6pm

TOY STORY 5 starts this Thursday!

06/15/2026

Join Disability Belongs™ on July 1st at 2 p.m. ET for a free training all about captioning! Attendees will learn what captions are, why they matter, the differences between open and closed captions, the limits of AI-generated captions, and practical strategies for captioning video content. This pre-recorded training will premiere on YouTube with a live chat. The viewing link will be shared exclusively with registered attendees, so register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Jcgv1wS

06/15/2026

Yes!

Captions can also help.

You can also print out your ceremony, vows, speeches, etc., then have copies available so guests can read them and follow along.

Wedding season is in full swing but it's not too late for your venue to ensure that EVERYONE can hear the best man's speech.

Family and friends who have hearing loss might miss the stories and the punchline of the jokes if assistive listening technology isn't in place.

Systems like hearing loops can give them clear sound, cutting out the distracting sound of clinking glasses.

Talk to us about how we can help make your hotel or events space the go-to venue for wedding receptions that the whole party can enjoy.

06/10/2026

We'll help spread the word: Treating hearing loss can make a big difference in our health and well-being.

Treatment can help by reducing the risk of falls, improving our relationships, reducing our loneliness, isolation, and anxiety, and so much more.

A new report reveals that only 1% of Americans prioritize hearing health for longevity, despite research linking untreated hearing loss to increased dementia risk. Learn why hearing health is brain health.

06/10/2026

Our annual picnic details, a fictional folk duo (with captions!), celebrating with Sound Generations, a new book about hearing loss, and much more in our latest news.

https://hearingloss-wa.org/hearing-loss-news-help-june-9-2026/

06/10/2026

To improve accessibility in the public right-of-way, SDOT is working to update our current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. We need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible.

Do you experience barriers when trying to access places you need to go, like no curb ramps, difficulty using sidewalks getting to bus stops, or a lack of accessible parking? Do you have priority destinations and locations you'd like SDOT to focus on?

Please take our survey by Tuesday, September 15 to make your voice heard: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/ada-program/ada-transition-plan-update

06/09/2026

Friendship, fun, relaxation, Rick Faunt on the grill: You already have our annual picnic on your calendar for July 11. Now here are the details.

https://hearingloss-wa.org/youre-invited-to-our-annual-free-community-picnic-july-11-2026/

06/03/2026

We love seeing these.

Let us know if you spot one of these in the wild and how it works for you.

Summer travel means more people using travel offices, customer service windows and ticket desks for buying passes for attractions.

Window intercom systems are crucial at secure windows like these so conversation flows and customers get the information and the tickets they need.

Now is the time install or upgrade a system to make sure you can offer clear customer service.

Our systems also come with built-in hearing loops, giving hearing aid users an equal service and helping you to meet accessibility legislation.

We've got a system to suit every setting and budget. Where could installing one help you give clearer service?