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Registration is open for the ALA Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group webinar “Helping Patrons Thrive: How Libraries Can Use HLAA\u2019s Website as a Resource Hub”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00 AM CDT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for an informative session designed specifically for library professionals. This webinar provides an overview of the many resources available on HLAA\u2019s website\u2014including educational materials, technology information, advocacy updates, and community support tools. Participants will learn how to navigate HLAA\u2019s online content, identify resources that address common needs of deaf and hard of hearing patrons, and how potentially to integrate these materials into library services, programming, and outreach. Whether you\u2019re looking to improve communication access, share reliable information, or better support patrons with hearing loss, this session will offer practical takeaways and user-friendly tools. A Q&A will follow the formal presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n