HLAA Wisconsin Conference

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media release: ​This year's WI State Conference is shaping up to be our most tech-forward yet, with a program built around the tools and technology transforming communication access.

SPEAKERS:

Friday Evening

HLAA Wisconsin Board Meeting | Everyone is welcome!

Captify Captions for Real Life | Tom Pritsky, Co-founder, Captify

Saturday Sessions

Auracast & Hearing Loops (with live demo) | Steve Thunder, Thunder Hearing & Sound

Technology Across the Lifespan Panel | Moderated by Scott W. Taebel

Your ADA Rights & Securing Accommodations | Robin Jones, Great Lakes ADA Center

Get Your Advocacy Toolkit! | Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD & Wynne Whyman

OVERVIEW

Friday night kicks off with a pizza buffet and salad bar dinner followed by welcoming remarks and conference preview. We are thrilled to feature a presentation from Captify co-founder Tom Pritsky — makers of the groundbreaking captioning glasses that display real-time captions right in your field of vision. 

And here's the exciting part: one lucky conference attendee will win a free pair of Captify glasses! (Retail value $699)

Saturday brings a full day of learning:

  • Auracast & Hearing Loops with Steve Thunder — the technology that's changing public listening
  • Technology Across the Lifespan Panel, moderated by Scott Taebel — captions, apps, and tools for every stage
  • Robin Jones on the ADA — know your rights and how to use them
  • Get Your Advocacy Toolkit! with Juliëtte Sterkens and Wynne Whyman — practical skills to advocate for yourself and your community

Breaks, meals, and dedicated exhibit hall time are built throughout the day so you can explore the latest products, connect with vendors, and chat with fellow attendees.

Whether you're curious about new hearing tech, looking to sharpen your advocacy skills, or just want to spend a weekend with people who get it — this conference has something for you. Individuals with hearing loss will find connection, support, and practical strategies for navigating daily life, while professionals can gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, patient perspectives, and more effective, person-centered care.

REGISTRATION

  • Early Bird Registration $50 | available until September 15, 2026
  • Student Registration $30 | must have a valid student ID
  • Regular Registration $75 after Sept 15, 2026

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