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     <title>FREE Kidzsafe Volume Safe Ear Buds with hearing evaluations scheduled until October 31</title>
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     <id>tag:,2010:/index.php/news/5.161</id>
     <published>2010-07-02T17:56:40Z</published>
     <updated>2010-08-27T18:35:41Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	Until October 31, 2010 HASA will give every child age 12 -21 a free set of Kidzsafe earbuds!&nbsp;<br />
	<br />
	Call HASA today at 410-318-6780 to schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation for your child/children between the ages of 12 and 21.</h3>
<p>
	Kidzsafe Ear Buds&nbsp;are compatible with any audio device such as MP3 Players, TV, Portable DVD Players, Portable Video Game Systems, Computers and more. And no matter how high the device volume is turned up, sound levels through the ear phones remains below 85 decibels. Experts agree that listening to sound above the 85dB threshold can begin the process of damaging hearing.</p>
<p>
	Says audiologist Dr. J. Scholl, Au.D, CCC/A, FAAA, &quot;Hearing loss due to noise exposure is common and very preventable. As a pediatric audiologist, I treat the effects of loud music on an alarming number of young patients. As a mother, I understand that music is a part of every generation. But today&#39;s young people have more opportunities to unknowingly expose their fragile ears to outputs that can cause hearing loss. Kidzsafe provides the perfect solution for everyone: Kids get to listen to their music, and parents can relax knowing that they are protecting their children from damaging levels of sound.&quot;</p>
<p>
	Ask your HASA audiologist for more information!</p>

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     <title>Save the Date!</title>
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     <id>tag:,2010:/index.php/news/5.175</id>
     <published>2010-09-02T14:31:37Z</published>
     <updated>2010-09-02T15:14:38Z</updated>
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       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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     <title>HASA Steps Up For Hearing Loss</title>
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     <id>tag:,2010:/index.php/news/5.173</id>
     <published>2010-08-26T16:14:57Z</published>
     <updated>2010-08-27T18:36:58Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	The Hearing and Speech Agency staff, friends and family are participating in the Washington DC Walk4Hearing to benefit the Hearing Loss Association.&nbsp;The walk will be a lovely 5K stroll (3.1 miles) on a fall day along Washington DC&#39;s tidal basin.</p>
<p>
	It&#39;s fast and easy to sign up for our team, TEAM HASA.org! (Cheers and clapping). Just log on to the <a href="http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR?pg=pfind&amp;fr_id=1430" tabindex="0">Walk4Hearing website </a>and find the HASA.org team. Our goal is to raise $2,000, about half of which will go come directly to HASA, since we are an alliance partner this year. But you can just come out and walk with us if you like! Find out more about the walk <a href="http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1790&amp;pg=entry" type="External">here.</a></p>
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	Here are the details of the walk and the kick-off party:</p>
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	<a href="http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1790&amp;pg=entry" type="External">Washington, DC Walk4Hearing</a><br />
	<a href="http://dc.about.com/od/touristattractions/a/TidalBasin.htm" type="external">Tidal Basin<br />
	</a>Washington, DC<br />
	Sunday, November 7, 2010</h3>
<p>
	Don&#39;t miss the kick-off event coming soon!</p>
<p>
	<strong>Kick-Off:</strong> <a href="http://hlaa.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=FAQs#kickoff" mce_href="PageServer?pagename=FAQs#kickoff"><font color="#003399">what&#39;s a kick-off?</font></a><br />
	Saturday, September 11, 2010 (11:00 am to 1:00 pm)<br />
	Clyde&#39;s of Gallery Place <br />
	Piedmont Room <br />
	707 7th Street, NW<br />
	Washington, DC 20001<br />
	<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Clyde's+of+Gallery+Place,+707+7th+Street+Northwest,+Washington,+DC+20001&amp;sll=38.898836,-77.021773&amp;sspn=0.006997,0.019205&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=Clyde's+of+Gallery+Place,&amp;hnear=707+7th+St+NW,+Washington,+DC+20001&amp;z=16" target="_blank" title="Google Directions to the Kick-Off"><font color="#003399">Directions</font></a> <br />
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	<span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>RSVP by: September 3, 2010</strong></span> <br />
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	<strong>RSVP contact:</strong><br />
	Rebecca Lander<br />
	<a href="mailto:rlander@hearingloss.org"><font color="#003399">rlander@hearingloss.org</font></a><br />
	301-657-2248</p>
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     <title>Attention ASL Teachers!</title>
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     <published>2010-08-26T15:38:26Z</published>
     <updated>2010-08-26T18:12:27Z</updated>
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       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	HASA&rsquo;s Centralized Interpreter Referral Service (CIRS)<br />
	PRESENTS<br />
	A Training Program for ASL Teachers<br />
	&ldquo;How to Get Your American Sign Language<br />
	Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification&rdquo;<br />
	Provisional, Qualified and Professional<br />
	Saturday, September 25, 2010<br />
	9:00 AM&#8208;12:00 Noon<br />
	COST: $25.00<br />
	REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/10/10<br />
	Location: Community College of Baltimore County&#8208; Catonsville<br />
	(click above link for map and directions)<br />
	800 South Rolling Road<br />
	Catonsville, MD 21228&#8208;5317<br />
	BUILDING H Room 308<br />
	Facilitator: David Martin, President, MDASLTA<br />
	Assistant Professor/Program Manager&#8208;ASL Studies<br />
	Frederick Community College<br />
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	Registration required. Click <a href="http://media.hasa.org/uploads/ASLTA_09_25_10.pdf">here</a> to download form. Please complete and return by September 10, 2010.</p>
<p>
	Thank you and we&#39;re looking forward to seeing you at this important training program for ASL Teachers!</p>

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     <title>ASL Interpreters available for Free Fall Baltimore!</title>
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     <id>tag:,2010:/index.php/news/5.171</id>
     <published>2010-08-24T18:56:58Z</published>
     <updated>2010-08-25T12:17:59Z</updated>
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       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	The Centralized Interpreter Referral Service has been serving Maryland for 25 years. In celebration, we are offering free ASL interpreting&nbsp;at various venues during <strong>Free Fall Baltimore</strong>. HASA wants to make the Baltimore arts community accessible to all. During <strong>Free Fall Baltimore</strong>, we will have interpreters available at select venues around the city.</p>
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	This page will be updated with select dates, times and locations for&nbsp;<strong>Free Fall </strong>events.</p>
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	<a class="external" href="http://www.freefallbaltimore.com/index.cfm">Click here </a>for more information about <strong>Free Fall Baltimore&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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     <title>There&#39;s still time to register!</title>
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     <published>2010-05-27T19:48:01Z</published>
     <updated>2010-05-27T20:02:04Z</updated>
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       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	The annual Shiela Applestein Memorial Lecture program offers opportunities for parents and professionals concerned with topics related to Early Identification to come together to hear from leaders in the fields of&nbsp;audiology, speech-language pathology and education. Each year the program recognizes an outstanding individual whose career has been instrumental in the lives of children through early intervention.&nbsp;</p>
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	Past honorees have been Rebecca Landa, Ph.D for her contributions to the early identification of children on the autism spectrum and Louise Colodzin, Au.D., for outstanding clinical intervention and advocacy for early intervention with newborns in the areas of deafness and communication.</p>
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	<strong>The Hearing and Speech Agency Announces:</strong></h5>
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	<strong>The Third Annual Shiela Applestein Early Intervention Lecture:</strong></h4>
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	Early Communication Intervention for Children with <br />
	Developmental Disabilities</h2>
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	&nbsp;</h5>
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	Presented by:</h5>
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	The 2010 Applestein Honorees:<br />
	Cheryl M. Council, M.S.,CCC-SLP<br />
	Mina S. Goodman, M.A., M.S.,CCC-SLP</h4>
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	&nbsp;</h4>
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	<strong>Tuesday, June 15, 2010<br />
	6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
	The Hearing and Speech Agency<br />
	Harry &amp; Jeanette Weinberg Building<br />
	5900 Metro Drive, Baltimore. MD&nbsp; 21215</strong></h5>
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	&nbsp;</h4>
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	Registration<br />
	To register or for additional information, please contact:<br />
	Shaunta Lightfoot at 410-318-6780 or <a href="mailto:alightfoot@hasa.org">alightfoot@hasa.org</a>.<br />
	FAX: 410-318-6759.</h4>
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	<strong>Registration includes a dessert reception.<br />
	Fee: $35</strong><br />
	&nbsp;</h5>

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     <title>Follow HASA on Facebook and Twitter!</title>
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     <published>2010-04-02T18:54:19Z</published>
     <updated>2010-05-04T15:24:21Z</updated>
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       <name>Hearing and Speech Agency</name>
       <email>sarah@hasa.org</email>
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	Get up to the minute updates on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HASA_MD">twitter</a>.</p>
<p>
	Learn more about our events and view photos on <a href="http://ko-kr.facebook.com/pages/The-Hearing-and-Speech-Agency-of-Baltimore/111928422152307">facebook</a>&nbsp;.</p>
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	Join us today and help us spread the word about the importance of communication.</p>

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     <title>Gateway School Playground</title>
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     <published>2009-11-30T14:00:48Z</published>
     <updated>2010-01-13T05:43:49Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Ben Kutil</name>
       <email>ben@make-things.com</email>
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     <title>Notice of Privacy Practices</title>
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     <id>tag:,2009:/index.php/news/5.118</id>
     <published>2009-11-28T14:23:24Z</published>
     <updated>2010-01-20T20:52:25Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Ben Kutil</name>
       <email>ben@make-things.com</email>
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	This notice describes how health information about you, as a client/patient of The Hearing and Speech Agency, may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to your health information. This is required by the Privacy Regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).</p>
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	Our commitment to your privacy</h2>
<p>
	The Hearing and Speech Agency is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of your health information. We realize that these laws are complicated, but we must provide you with the following important information:</p>
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	Use and disclosure of your health information in certain special circumstances The following circumstances may require us to use or disclose your health information:</p>
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		To public health authorities and health oversight agencies that are authorized by law to collect information.</li>
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		Lawsuits and similar proceedings in response to a court or administrative order.</li>
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		If required to do so by a law enforcement official. 4. When necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your</li>
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		th and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public. We will only make disclosures to a person or organization able to help prevent the threat.</li>
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		If you are a member of U.S. or foreign military forces (including veterans) and if required by the appropriate authorities.</li>
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		To federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law.</li>
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		To correctional institutions or law enforcement officials if you are an inmate or under the custody of a law enforcement official.</li>
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		For Workers Compensation and similar programs.</li>
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<p>
	<a class="external" href="http://media.p0152.projects.make-things.com/uploads/hasa-privacy_practices.pdf">Download our Privacy Policy PDF</a></p>

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     <title>Please join our e&#45;mail list</title>
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     <id>tag:,2009:/index.php/news/5.117</id>
     <published>2009-11-28T14:18:35Z</published>
     <updated>2010-03-09T16:38:36Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Ben Kutil</name>
       <email>ben@make-things.com</email>
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	<a href="http://hasa.convio.net/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&amp;SURVEY_ID=1162">click here </a>to receive regular e-newsletters, coupons and announcements from The Hearing and Speech Agency!</p>

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     <title>Gateway School is turning 50!</title>
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     <id>tag:,2009:/index.php/news/5.116</id>
     <published>2009-11-28T14:17:41Z</published>
     <updated>2010-05-04T15:31:43Z</updated>
     <author>
       <name>Ben Kutil</name>
       <email>ben@make-things.com</email>
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	Gateway School&#39;s 50th Birthday party was a resounding success! Alumni, donors, parents and staff all gathered together to enjoy a performance by Gateway Students and a beautiful and delicious Charm City cake!&nbsp; You can see pictures and video from the event on our <a href="http://ko-kr.facebook.com/pages/The-Hearing-and-Speech-Agency-of-Baltimore/111928422152307">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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	Thank you to Myrna Cardin and Senator Lisa Gladden for being part of our festivities and to the following generous sponsors:</p>
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	Advanced Business Systems - The Document Specialists</p>
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	The Brickman Group LTD, LLC</p>
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	Grant &amp; Associates, Inc.</p>
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	Mutual of America</p>
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	Patient First</p>
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	The Resh Company</p>

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