Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Gerid Adams has had a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. They began their career in 1998 at Westech Systems, where they started as a Systems Engineer and eventually became the Chief Information Officer. At Comcast Cable, Gerid worked as a Communications Technician 5Q, handling installation and troubleshooting of various systems. In 2012, Gerid joined CaptionCall by Sorenson as an Account Manager. They later worked at Disability Advocates of Kent County as a Test Pilot and served as the President of the Greater Grand Rapids Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). In 2020, they became a member of the Advisory Council at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and in 2023, they joined The Rapid's Consumer Advocacy Committee.
Gerid Adams completed their high school education at Mattawan High School from 1990 to 1998, where they obtained a High School Diploma with a field of study in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. They also attended Grand Rapids Community College for an unspecified period, studying Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
Additionally, Gerid Adams has acquired several certifications. In 1997, they obtained a certification in Computer Sciences with Programming from Van Buren Intermediate School District. They also obtained a certification in Small Business Management from the same institution in the same year. In 2010, they achieved the certification of Certified Fluxologist from Comcast Technology Solutions. Lastly, in 2023, Gerid obtained a certification in Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design from Grow with Google on Coursera.
This person is not in any offices
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
Founded in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone, the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. The programs and events we offer are designed to focus on you—the person. HLAA strives to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss and to show them they do not have to face hearing loss alone. The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. Our primary purpose is to educate ourselves, our families, friends, coworkers, teachers, hearing health care providers, industry, government, and others about hearing loss. HLAA provides adults and children with tools for self help; sensitizes the general population about the special needs of people who have hearing loss; and promotes understanding of the nature, causes, complications, and remedies of hearing loss. HLAA provides timely and reliable information about hearing loss through its website (www.hearingloss.org), its bimonthly magazine, Hearing Life, the Hearing Life e-News, message boards, and chat forums. HLAA holds annual conventions for people with hearing loss and professionals; the HLAA2019 Convention is in Rochester, NY, June 20 - 23. The Walk4Hearing will take place in 18 cities in 2018 (walk4hearing.org). Find an HLAA Chapter near you at https://www.hearingloss.org/chapters-state-orgs/find-a-chapter/.