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December 4, 2018 I was born with a severe to profound hearing loss, and have worn Phonak hearing aids my entire life. My...
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Ellie Parfitt December 3, 2018 It's that time of year again and it is time to buy gifts for the festive season! I've rounded up...
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Lisa A. Goldstein November 30, 2018 Pneumonia was the one challenge Kitty O’Neil couldn’t surmount; the daredevil recently died at age 72. But what she faced...
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rosieblackwall November 28, 2018 I was born deaf in my right ear. This was picked up at some point in my early years, but regardless...
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Emmy Cartwright November 27, 2018 I was born profoundly deaf in both ears. For me, overcoming my deafness meant learning to be confident, helping others...
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markbarnard November 26, 2018 Fires, car crashes, active crime – there are so many situations where one might need to call for help –...
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A thank you letter to my hearing loss
ashleyderrington November 22, 2018 After reflecting on what I am thankful for, I decided to write about why I am thankful for my hearing...
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Watch: Tips for flying with hearing loss
Editorial Staff November 21, 2018 When it comes to flying with hearing loss, Phonak hEARo Jaime can give you awesome tips so you can make...
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The term “Hearing Impaired” is no longer in New York’s law books
Lisa A. Goldstein November 19, 2018 How do you identify your hearing loss? Do you call yourself “deaf,” “hard of hearing,” or “hearing impaired?” Hopefully, you...
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A deafie’s guide to accessing captions anywhere!
Ellie Parfitt November 15, 2018 If you are deaf or hard of hearing, do you know the best ways to access captions? Following on from...
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PR Hilton November 14, 2018 Wearing hearing aids can really make a huge positive impact on your life and at work. Here are 5 Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids at Work.
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Why hearing aids and sign language are a happy pair
morgansnook November 13, 2018 Communication is tricky and misunderstandings happen. Even with total access to sound, meaning can be lost or confused. Add hearing...
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Celebrate Captioning Awareness Week!
Ellie Parfitt November 12, 2018 What is Captioning Awareness Week happening November 12-18th? Captioning Awareness Week (CAW) is run by a British charity, StageText with...
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Ellie Parfitt November 7, 2018 Who is the musician Lady Geraldine? She is a British deaf singer who rediscovered a love for music after hearing...
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ashleyderrington November 6, 2018 Traveling, in my opinion, is one of the greatest opportunities we have as human beings. The ability to explore other...
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How my hearing aids gave me back energy to live my life
Editorial Staff November 5, 2018 “My hearing loss shouldn’t limit my life.” These are the words of Linda Almqvist, a 41‑year‑old woman who works as...
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PR Hilton November 1, 2018 Mention bullying to almost anyone and, you will usually get a response which assumes that those being bullied are young...
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markbarnard October 30, 2018 Dating another person who has hearing loss can have its challenges, but don't fret - there are ways to overcome them!
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Editorial Staff October 29, 2018 A class of kindergarteners in Tullahoma, Tennessee wanted to surprise their Deaf school custodian, Anthony James, by wishing him a...
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Kirsten Brackett October 25, 2018 Robin Gillon never let his hearing loss hold him back from becoming a professional skier. The 24-year-old was born severely...
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ashleyderrington October 23, 2018 I was mainstreamed growing up, so the only other people I saw or knew with hearing aids were 'old' people....
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So, you think I have a deaf accent?
Jacqueline Drexler October 22, 2018 Where are you from?! It's a question I get all the time, as people look at me with interest, wondering in what far away land I've developed my unique intonation and pronunciations. Ugh, I think. They've just noticed my deaf accent.
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You can now add ASL stickers to your messages using the Gboard app!
Kirsten Brackett October 19, 2018 Google recently announced that with the design help from Phonak hEARo Jessica Flores, they were able to create American Sign...
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Who is the deaf activist, Chella Man?
Lisa A. Goldstein October 18, 2018 Imagine being deaf and transgender, with the confidence to be open about both. This describes Chella Man, who recently became...
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Watch: Life wearing hearing aids, the wedding experience
Editorial Staff October 17, 2018 Do you wear your hearing aids at a wedding? Certain social situations that are loud, such as weddings, can...
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markbarnard October 12, 2018 Those who are familiar with Deaf sports will already know about the current scandals surrounding the Deaflympics, almost resulting in...
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Lisa A. Goldstein October 9, 2018 A new film about people with cochlear implants aims to inform viewers about life with hearing loss technology. Dr. Jane...
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morgansnook October 5, 2018 Instagram is a showcase of the knowledge, talent and cultural richness of the hearing loss community. My favorite accounts focus...
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Do this the next time someone notices your hearing aid
PR Hilton October 4, 2018 It can be very frustrating when you are getting along marvelously with someone, but then they suddenly notice that you’re...
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Phonak Teen Advisors: ‘I have never met someone my age who also has hearing loss’
Editorial Staff October 2, 2018 Eight teens, chosen Phonak Teen Advisory Board members, gathered to share their innovative ideas about improving hearing technology, spreading hearing...
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‘Eight Stories About Hearing Loss’: An upcoming film aiming to change perceptions of disabilities
Kirsten Brackett September 27, 2018 What does it feel like to have hearing loss? Argentinian filmmaker Charo Mato, takes us into the eyes and ears...
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Top benefits of hiring deaf and hard of hearing people
ashleyderrington September 25, 2018 The gap between deaf and hearing employees in the United States is drastic. According to "Deaf People and Employment in...
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How my hearing loss journey led me to become an audiologist
Jacqueline Drexler September 24, 2018 I was inspired by my audiologist and my family to go to school for audiology. In fact, it felt natural...
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Deaf community speaks out against new film ‘The Silence’
Ellie Parfitt September 21, 2018 A recent Twitter storm spiraled as the Deaf community responded to an article published by The Hollywood Reporter (THR) highlighting John...
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What it’s like to become a nurse with hearing loss
Annie Resetar September 20, 2018 Many people say that nursing is an art- it’s where a passion meets a career. Nursing is about helping people...
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8 year old sells lemon(aids) to help fund children’s hearing aids
Ellie Parfitt September 19, 2018 After discovering that some families, including her own family, struggle to afford hearing devices, 8-year-old Carly Waters wanted to change...
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Lisa A. Goldstein September 12, 2018 People familiar with hearing loss know that every family is different; one communication modality that works for one may not...
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Toy Like Me: Changing disability stereotypes one toy at a time
Ellie Parfitt September 11, 2018 The founder of Toy Like Me, Rebecca Atkinson, was watching her children play with toys one day and realized that...
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PR Hilton September 11, 2018 For most people, making a booking and attending medical related appointments is a very simple procedure, however, this is not...
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morgansnook September 11, 2018 My daughter Raina had hearing aids for less than an hour when we first got the question: "What's on her...
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Melissa Hyder September 11, 2018 I don’t remember the exact moment that I learned that there was an actual word that described the energy and...
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Optimizing the movie theater captioning experience
Lisa A. Goldstein September 11, 2018 Most times when Stacey Carroll – who has a profound hearing loss -- goes to the movies, either the captions...
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