Georgia Relay and Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to Host Free Lunch & Learn for Veterans with Hearing Loss

Georgia Relay and the Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GCDHH) are partnering to host a free Lunch and Learn for Veterans Living with Hearing Loss. The event will be held Tuesday, February 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at GCDHH (4151 Memorial Drive, #103-B, Decatur, GA 30032).

Guests will have the opportunity to meet representatives of and learn more about local organizations and services dedicated to helping veterans manage the impact of hearing loss – the number one service-related injury. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a free lunch while learning about the latest assistive telecommunications solutions, and how veterans may qualify for assistive equipment through the Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program.

Guests will also learn about Heroes with Hearing Loss®, a program dedicated to raising awareness and initiating meaningful dialog about shared hearing loss experiences among veterans, their families and friends. Sponsored by Hamilton® CapTel®, this program connects veterans with insightful solutions and successful lifestyle-focused results to give them the ability to communicate more effectively with family and friends.

“Hearing loss is often overshadowed by the other challenges our service men and women face,” said Brendan Underwood, Georgia Relay outreach coordinator. “Hearing loss is a very unique and personal challenge for many of our vets, and this event will connect them with local resources and solutions that can help make life easier.”

To attend the Lunch & Learn for Veterans Living with Hearing Loss, please RSVP to 678-620-6776 or brendan.underwood@hamiltonrelay.com by February 14. ASL interpreters and CART will be available.

About Georgia Relay

Georgia Relay is the free public service that enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to place and receive telephone calls. Georgia Relay is available 24/7 by dialing 7-1-1 and is overseen by the Georgia Public Service Commission. For more information about Georgia Relay and its services, please visit www.georgiarelay.org or call 1-866-694-5824 (Voice/TTY).

Hamilton and Heroes with Hearing Loss are registered trademarks of Nedelco, Inc d/b/a Hamilton Telecommunications. CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc.