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January 28, 2020

Published by Ashley McGoey at January 28, 2020

What it is like being a hearing child of deaf parents

An old friend is a hearing child of deaf parents and sign language is his first language. This is what it was like for him to grow up with a deaf family.

January 22, 2020

Published by Kayla DeGuire at January 22, 2020

The impact of mild-moderate hearing loss is bigger than you may think

As someone with mild hearing loss, I never quite understood how my hearing loss impacts me. Now I realize it has a large impact then you might think.

January 10, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at January 10, 2020

Tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss

Working with an employee who has hearing loss can mean challenges on both sides. This is a list of tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss.

December 31, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at December 31, 2019

Hearing Loss Resolutions for 2020

As we approach the end of 2019, we’re supposed to take stock of the past year. What hearing loss resolutions do we have for the next year?

December 13, 2019

hearing loss made me a better astrologer

Published by Heather Vuchinich at December 13, 2019

How my hearing loss has made me a better astrologer

When reflecting on my profession, I've realized hearing loss has made me a better astrologer. Here are five qualities I have gained from my hearing loss.

December 12, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at December 12, 2019

What was it like being in high school with hearing loss?

Being in high school with hearing loss was a rocky journey of learning how to feel semi-comfortable in my own skin. I wanted to be cool.

December 11, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at December 11, 2019

Holiday party tips for people with hearing loss

Just because we have hearing loss shouldn’t mean that we miss out on this holiday season. With a little foresight and planning, we can have as much fun as any other […]

November 27, 2019

communicating with family at Thanksgiving

Published by Stu Nunnery at November 27, 2019

5 tips for communicating at Thanksgiving with hearing loss

Holiday celebrations bring a unique set of challenges for people with hearing loss. Communicating at Thanksgiving is made easier with some tips.

November 25, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at November 25, 2019

4 tips for working in an office with hearing loss

For many people with hearing loss, the work environment can be difficult. Perez Hilton has some tips on working in an office with hearing loss.

November 20, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at November 20, 2019

My experience in middle school with a hearing loss

The middle school years are hard for everyone. Being in middle school with a hearing loss made this period extra challenging.

November 19, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at November 19, 2019

How my hearing technology led me to be an audiologist with hearing loss

There is no other profession I could imagine myself in except audiology. Here is how I became an audiologist with hearing loss.

October 23, 2019

Published by Stu Nunnery at October 23, 2019

How I found inspiration after hearing loss to play music again

Stu Nunnery writes about finding inspiration after hearing loss. For him, it's all about the music. It inspired him before, so how did he get it back?

October 22, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 22, 2019

Tips for joining a book club when you have hearing loss

The next best thing to reading books is discussing them. But, as with many social activities, book clubs can be difficult to participate with a hearing loss.

October 18, 2019

Published by morgansnook at October 18, 2019

Are Deaf Child Traffic Signs Effective?

Are Deaf Child traffic signs effective? Do they actually slow down traffic? It depends on who you ask.

October 10, 2019

Published by Kayla DeGuire at October 10, 2019

My journey into the Deaf world

Living with hearing loss or deafness can be a journey. The path to understanding how someone identifies in the Deaf world is determined by the environment they were raised, the […]

September 23, 2019

how to advocate for yourself with hearing loss

Published by Kayla DeGuire at September 23, 2019

How disability advocacy helped me learn self-advocacy

It can be a process to learn how to advocate for yourself with hearing loss. It’s ironic, but one thing that has really helped me is my work with disability […]

September 13, 2019

group conference calls with hearing loss

Published by Pete Fulford at September 13, 2019

How to have better conference calls with hearing loss

Due to my hearing loss, group conference calls used to be unnerving. But with a few adjustments and tweaks along the way, I found a new sense of confidence.

September 12, 2019

Published by morgansnook at September 12, 2019

Finding hearing loss resources in a rural area

We love our small town with its kind neighbors, babbling creek, and the occasional bald eagle. The downside? We’re far from health care resources.

August 29, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at August 29, 2019

Finally, I can swim with my cochlear implants!

This was the first summer I could finally swim with my cochlear implants. Now, I have a newfound appreciation for my Advanced Bionics Aqua Case, a waterproof cochlear implant solution.

August 5, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at August 5, 2019

Learning to drive in my 50s with hearing loss

I learned how to drive when I was in my 50s with hearing loss. If I can do it, you can too!