Minnesota Adult Cochlear Implant Social Group: This group was started in 2011 by speech-language pathologist and aural rehabilitation specialist, Sara Oberg, in order to connect individuals who have cochlear implants and their friends, family members, spouses, partners, etc. This group meets on a monthly basis, typically on Sunday afternoons! The location varies throughout the metro area. We welcome new members! If you or someone you know is interested in joining this group and receiving emails about our monthly meetings please email your name and email address to Sara Oberg, B.M., M.A., CCC- SLP: mncisocialgroup@gmail.com
HLAA-TC Virtual Book Club: A monthly book club associated with HLAA-TC that meets monthly (year round) on Zoom (with computer/AI-generated captions). They alternate reading fiction and nonfiction books that are usually about deafness, hearing loss, or disability. Authors of the books are frequent guests. Everyone is welcome to participate (there are frequent participants from across the country). To find out more visit the book club page or contact Laura Hagemann social@hlaatc.org