My Nonprofit Reviews

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been a member of the Mt. Diablo Chapter of the Hard of Hearing Association for six years. This group has been most helpful not only to me but to other members. I look forward to our meetings. The information provided in these meetings is invaluable. This is especially important regarding the ever changing technology of hearing aids and other hearing devices. We get first hand information on the latest technology. In this learning environment members feel free to participate and share personal views that frequently are helpful to the rest of the members.

The success of this chapter can be attributed in large part to the professional leadership of our president Ann Thomas. She consistently keeps up with the latest technology and reports new information to the membership. She keeps in direct contact with the business world and is most successful in having sample devices donated to the club. She also provides information to the general pubic. She makes sure that our HLA booth is set up at community health fairs throughout our area. She is an ambassador for the hearing loss community. She is our guru for new technology.

Frequently the industry seeks Ms. Thomas' input regarding new devices that are going on the market. For example, recently she made a suggestion to a company regarding adding a special feature to one of their new products. The company promptly started working on her idea and this helpful feature is now available to the public. I am a beneficiary of this most helpful feature on my smart phone. (She made my smart phone smarter!) Ms. Thomas is a people person. She cares for us members, and, of course, for other people with hearing loss problems. Is is not an exaggeration that her work and dedication has improved the quality of our lives.

I submit this review for your consideration.