October Shines a Spotlight on Hearing Health

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It’s both Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month - a time to raise awareness about hearing loss, highlight the importance of protecting our ears, and share ways to keep our hearing strong for years to come.

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ASL Performance of "FDR's Very Happy Hour"

Actors Theater of Louisville's "FDR’s VERY HAPPY HOUR" looks and feels like… a happy hour! Audience members are invited to sit, chat with their neighbors, and get a drink before (and even during!) the show. The performance features two actors, and mixes humor and history to build on the “happy hour” tradition for our era. It also asks how FDR’s triumphs and failures might illuminate our own civic health. Strangers become friends—and perhaps, together, find ways to talk with their neighbors again.

About Access Services:
One of the main themes of the show is access, so all performances are ASL interpreted, have captioning, and have audio description available. Actors Theatre of Louisville would like to extend a discounted ticket offer of $20 (+ $5 processing fee, $25 total) to Deaf community members who would like to attend. The performances run October 15-26.

How to get tickets:

1. Call 502-584-1205.
2. Email BOXOFFICE@actorstheatre.org, and Julie or Jordan will reserve your seat.
3. If you are downtown on Thursdays, the Box Office at Actors Theatre (316 Main Street) is open in person from 10-2 pm.

Check out the ASL video about the "FDR's Very Happy Hour!"

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KSD Monster Walk and Bash

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2nd Annual Deaf Day at Pumpkin Patch

Scan the QR code or click here to purchase tickets!

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Roll into Fun: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Skate Party

Scan the QR code or click here to reserve your spot!

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Leadership Training Camp for all
DHH Middle/High School Students in Kentucky

Scan the QR code or click here to register the student!

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Kentucky Hands & Voices:
My Old Kentucky Home Trivia Night & Silent Auction

Join them on November 8, 2025 at The Foundry in Frankfort. They will have 10 rounds of trivia and all proceeds benefit Kentucky Hands & Voices. They will also have a selection of awesome silent auction items. Prizes will be given for the best overall costume AND best themed table costumes. Come as your favorite Kentuckian, Kentucky character, Kentucky item, etc.

Click above image to register!

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Medicaid Hearing Health Funding at Risk!

Recently, a U.S. budget reconciliation bill was passed that reduces federal funding for Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars. Medicaid covers medical costs for nearly 80 million low-income Americans. Most states offer some hearing health benefits under this program, which are now at risk of being cut.

Urge your state representatives to protect Medicaid hearing health funding today!

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TV Captions Research Survey

Gallaudet University seeks U.S. residents age 18+ with hearing loss for consumer research measuring quality of captioning for news, sports and other television programming to improve accessibility. Participants will spend about 30 minutes watching short, captioned video clips, answering questions about caption accuracy and rating the clips.

Learn more and apply by October 31.

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National Deaf Seniors Survey

Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) have launched a national survey to better understand the experiences, needs, and strengths of Deaf older adults (50+).

This survey will help shape future programs, policies, and services to ensure that Deaf seniors are included in aging and health equity initiatives nationwide.

Take the survey here!

Need assistance completing the survey in ASL? Contact info@deafseniors.us to schedule a Video Phone (VP) appointment with a DSA team member.

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Research Study on Emergency Preparedness & Deaf People

Scan the QR code or click on image above to participate.

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Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention 2026 will be in LOUISVILLE!

Be sure to subscribe to HLAA to get news and updates about the convention as soon as they have new information!

Registration for the Convention will be available on their website in January, with Early-Bird Registration pricing through March 13, 2026.

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Convention:
Call for Workshop Proposals

Want to present an educational workshop at HLAA 2026?

Their request for Workshop Proposals is now open.
The submission deadline is December 12, 2025.

Past educational workshop topics have included:

LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

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"Moore Safe Nights" Weather Radio Distribution Program

Still Accepting Applications!

Are you a deaf or hard of hearing person living in Kentucky? Do you feel like you're always out of the loop when bad weather comes to your area? Would you like some peace of mind for when bad weather approaches you while you're sleeping?

Thanks to the partnership with Kentucky Emergency Management (KyEM); you now can apply for a free weather radio for the deaf and hard of hearing using our online application now!

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