The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Houston Chapter
Welcomes You
Hear With Your Heart
Please don’t laugh if I miss your name; God didn’t create us all the same.
I ask for your patience, as I miss a thing or two; wishing only to communicate with you.
Can you open your heart to listen? Helping others is my mission.
May we all recognize our individual differences as a way to share enlightenment, and help promote courage in self and others.
And gather together in groups to rebuild hope, as we share knowledge and affirm new visions for our future.
– Fran Seslow
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
Join us October 25, 2025
Our guest speaker, Melinda Ray
Melinda Ray is a DHH (Deaf, Hard of Hearing) adult. She has a hearing loss as has one of her 3 children. Melinda worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for over eight years helping DHH consumers complete their education or find a job. She has a “hearing” dog who has been with her for six years which is her 3rd hearing dog.
She has a BA in English, a Masters in Social Work (with emphasis on DHH population) and a Jurist Doctorate.
She's volunteered and worked for Texas Hand & Voices in a variety of positions including President, ASTra Advocate, and DHH Guide.
Come at 9:30A.M. to enjoy light refreshments.
The meeting will start at 10A.M.
Trini Mendenhall Center, 1414 Wirt, Houston, Tx. 77055
See you there!
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