A FREE webinar titled “Hospital Safety and Hearing Loss; a Panel Discussion” is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 9 am PT / 11 am CT / Noon ET, moderated by Elaine McCaffrey. Representatives from three Chicago area hospitals and one rural hospital system will participate.
Panelists and attendees are encouraged to invite nurses, hospital staff, ADA coordinators to attend the webinar, which will be recorded. Send the link below to your local medical professionals’ to bring awareness to hearing loss and encourage them to attend.
Make Healthcare Safer & More Accessible for Patients with Hearing Loss – REGISTER HERE!
Join us for the Chicago Hospital Safety Program — a unique webinar bringing together hospital representatives and the hearing loss community (non-sign language users) to share strategies that improve patient safety, communication, and care.
Why Attend?
• Learn best practices: Discover the accommodations Chicago hospitals provide and how patients can access them.
• Gain insights: Hear directly from patients about their communication challenges and needs.
• Collaborate & improve: Compare your hospital’s services with others and bring back actionable ideas to enhance patient care.
• Expand impact: While based in Chicago, the advocacy tips and strategies discussed can be applied nationwide.
This interactive program fosters real dialogue, equips patients with tools to advocate for themselves, and empowers healthcare professionals to strengthen accessibility and safety in their facilities.Your participation helps shape a healthcare system that truly works for everyone
Elaine McCaffrey
Member, HLAA Board of Directors
Strategic Team for the HLAA Communication Access in Health Care Program
HLAA Palm Beach County Chapter 