Event information
Date and time
Location
Webinar
Contact
Anita Harris Hering, Extension educator,
Hear for the health of It
Information will be provided for individuals experiencing hearing loss and their families, as well as caregivers or service providers. We will review:
- Reasons to address your hearing loss.
- What is available in terms of technology and services.
- Requesting accommodations.
- Steps to take to remain safe and independent at home.
This webinar is part of Extension's 2026 Healthy Aging Month Webinar Series.
Audience
This presentation is ideal for a diverse, age-friendly population.
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration is required.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
Presenters
- Judy Leach is a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist serving Central Minnesota. Drawing from a 30-year career in ASL interpreting and state services, she provides consumer assistance, advocacy training, and assistive technology recommendations. Her work focuses on improving communication access and quality of life for Minnesotans with hearing loss.