ALDA

An e-blast was sent to ALDA members and subscribers today regarding 2 items:
1. Help wanted - ALDA Database Manager
2. New Region IV Director appointed.

See the MailChimp e-blast here:

Meet the New Region IV Director! This important role helps keep ALDA’s member information organized and up to date. Responsibilities include maintaining member records, supporting communication efforts, and helping ensure accurate information is available when needed.

ALDA wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s day.

World Hearing Day - March 3rd every year. ALDA sent this eblast to all of our members and subscribers.

World Hearing Day 2026

An e-blast was sent to our subscribers today announcing ALDAcon 2026 Scholarships are available now. The eblast is here:

ALDAcon Scholarship available now, deadline 6/30/26 As an added benefit to our members, we offer scholarships help to enable those with financial need to be able to attend ALDAcon. Apply for a scholarship to ALDAcon 2026 by filling out an application if you are in financial need, and unable to attend without some aid.  Newcomers take priority. Pleas...

ALDAcon 2026 Call for Papers - The Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA, Inc.) is now accepting workshop proposals for the 37th Annual International Convention (ALDAcon), October 7-11, 2026, at Williamsburg Lodge, in Williamsburg, VA.

If you have a workshop idea that will benefit the hearing loss community, we invite you to fill out and submit the Call for Papers form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyNe2_XbfHJ13apu-9KFkznYm-t7Mi0FLYWvk-tt7AOQwQaw/viewform to the ALDAcon Program Committee by May 15, 2026.

Presentations are 75 minutes including Q & A. (click on attached image for the full document)

Kathy Schlueter and Karen Krull, ALDAcon 2026 co-Planning Chairs, invite businesses and individuals to Sponsor or Exhibit (or both) at ALDAcon 2026 in Williamsburg, VA at the Williamsburg Lodge.

The dates are Oct 7-11, 2026. More information is available at these links. If you have any questions, contact ALDAconSEteam(at)alda.org

See the attached invitation image as well.

Sponsors/Exhibitors

Sponsor / Exhibit Application online form - https://alda.org/aldacon-sponsor-exhibitor-advertising-application/

General page - https://alda.org/sponsor-letter-invitation/

Sponsors / Exhibitors Invitation Letter -https://alda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ALDAcon-Invitation-Letter-F.pdf

Sponsorship Levels and Exhibitor Information -https://alda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ALDAcon26-Sponsor-Exhibit-info.pdf

Sponsor / Exhibit Application form (PDF) -https://alda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ALDAcon-2026-Application-form.pdf

Program Book Advertising - https://alda.org/program-book-advertising/

Exhibitor Shipping Information -https://alda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Shipping-and-Receiving.pdf

Registration is now open for ALDAcon 2026 in Williamsburg, VA.
October 7 – 11, 2026!

Come join the fun as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our country in historic Colonial Williamsburg. You won’t want to miss it!

Go to online registration at https://alda.org/aldacon-registration/

See the FAQ page at https://alda.org/aldacon-faq/

Today is Giving Tuesday. This message was sent to all of our ALDA members and subscribers:
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Dear ALDA family,

The holiday season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection. This year, we invite you to consider making a donation to ALDA today, on Giving Tuesday*, as a meaningful way to celebrate someone special while helping others find the understanding and community they deserve.

You may make a general donation to ALDA or a gift to honor:
- A loved one who inspires you
- In memory of someone who inspired you
- Someone whose life makes a difference
- A friend or family member facing hearing loss
- An ALDA member who touched your life

Your tribute gift directly supports ALDA’s mission, including:
- Resources and peer support for people living with late-deafened hearing loss
- ALDAcon scholarships that open doors for new members.
- Accessibility, outreach, and advocacy efforts
- Community programs that bring us together

This season, help us continue building a welcoming place where no one faces hearing loss alone. Your generosity, in any amount, makes a real impact.

Give the gift of hope. Give the gift of connection. Give the gift of ALDA. To DONATE, go to https://alda.org/alda-donation/ If you are not yet a member of ALDA, you can join by going to https://alda.org/membership/

ALDAwarmly,

Diane McDonagh
ALDA President

*A donation any time before 12/31/25 is appreciated

ALDA wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. 🦃♥️

If you are an ALDA Member please contact us if you have not received a ballot 📨👍💬

2025 ALDA Board: (back row from L to R) Treasurer Joe Linder, Region I Director Debra Bare-Rogers, Region III Director Kim Mettache, Region II Director Judith Greaves, Vice President Lisa Harbour, Past President Laura Sinclair. (seated in front row from L to R) ALDA President Diane McDonagh and Region IV Director Judy Viera