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Hi Suzanne, Brad, and Sam:
I can't directly comment on the accommodations last year since I was not involved, nor did I attend. However, I will be present this year.
Therefore, once you have your letter drafted, please let me know as I have connections to all of the organizations that Sam has listed. Additionally, I have served on the board of trustees for some of these organizations.
Furthermore, we should ask for support from the major hearing aid/cochlear implant companies. They have consumer advocacy, which we would fall under as well.
I don't agree with getting the media involved. It can create a negative impact to what we are trying to accomplish, which is increased communication and better accessibility for the hearing impaired at this convention.
To me, the key is creating a unified front sending a clear message - better accommodations. We are advocating for ourselves, and we are also advocating for our patients.
Out of curiosity, who is involved on the convention board at AAA? Does anyone know?
Jayna
----- Original Message ----
From: satchers <Samuel.Atcherson@...>
To: HOHAudiologists@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:54:08 PM
Subject: [HOHAudiologists] Re: AudiologyNOW 2008 proposal (and letter)
From: satchers <Samuel.Atcherson@...>
To: HOHAudiologists@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 9:54:08 PM
Subject: [HOHAudiologists] Re: AudiologyNOW 2008 proposal (and letter)
Hi Suzanne and Brad,
Which two list members are meeting with AAA this Fall? This comes as
new information to me, and it would be nice to have a group discussion
beforehand about what we want AAA to know.
As for the letter, the changing convention board has been part of the
problem and I agree. And I also agree that we need more teeth by
getting other professional groups involved and the public media. I can
think of a few professional organizations, but why don't you guys
start sending some names we can get involved. I'm thinking HLAA,
AGBell, NAD, AMPHL... audiology-related organizations too?
And for the discussion group??? Any takers?
Sam
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