Thanks for the tip! I contacted Zoom yesterday and requested breakout room captions be activated for the HLAA Diablo Valley Chapter Zoom account. Let's see what happens. Ann Thomas

Sara, let us know what Zoom says. This is their support article on captioning in breakout rooms. Do not confuse breakout rooms with Zoom Rooms. They are not the same. Managing manual captioning –

Thanks so much Arlene. I didn't realize that Zoom could do that. That's very helpful information. Sara Oser

There are newer connection systems than HDMI, but it is possible to get adaptor devices that convert HDMI to a newer system.

Zoom can provide captioning in their breakout rooms - they just don’t enable them unless insisted on. You can contact Zoom and tell them you need captioning for breakout rooms, and tell them to

We would like to have a virtual Kaffee Klatch using breakout rooms so that people could get to know each other in small groups. They would spend maybe 6 minutes in a group and would progress through

Thanks for the information Bob. I have connected an ipad to a projector using an HDMI cable (I think), and that worked. As we know, the technology can be different on whatever system we are using.

Sara We last bought a projector for our meetings about five years ago. We haven’t used it in years (Pandemic). But I did check the size of the wall mounted screen and looked to find a projector

Thanks John. That's helpful. Sara Oser

Thanks for the explanation, Carol. Now I get it. That's very helpful. Sara Oser

A digital screen. Your computer has a monitor. That’s the built-in screen that is the major visible part of the computer. With the popularity of laptops many people use their computers with

Usually now called a 'display'. Like a TV, but takes video from a computer. ====================================================================================== Best wishes

Thanks Carol. What's a monitor?

If there’s any chance the restaurant has a monitor that will be much better than a projector and screen. Many places that rent venues do provide monitors.

I have a January presentation in a meeting room in a restaurant. I'll be talking about communication tips based on the HLAA tip cards. There is a microphone and screen. What make and model of

To qualify as an OTC Hearing Aid certain guidelines have to be followed such as limiting gain to avoid over amplification, limiting the depth that the "ear mold" or ear piece can be inserted into the

You are right. We will only know in five years.

If you search on-line, you will find that everything is deemed unsafe by someone. ====================================================================================== Best

I’ve heard it may not be safe from two sources on-line. Sounds like it is just a problem if they are turned up too loud. And, supporters believe that the risk is worth it if it wards off diabetes,

It is deeply disturbing to learn that an audiologist says that 'OTC hearing aids are not safe'. It is a totally unscientific generalization. It is possible that ANY hearing