September 30, 2016
I am happiest outside of my comfort zone and in new environments. Even with bi-lateral, severe-to-profound hearing loss, I’m following my passions to travel and do extreme sports. The challenges […]
September 29, 2016
Researchers in Sweden have discovered a gene that may be used to prevent tinnitus, according to Science Daily. Researchers studied a ‘glutamate transporter’– a protein that removes glutamate where neural […]
September 28, 2016
Video games are a second home for me. Ever since I was little I enjoyed immersing myself in a mystical world, taking part in a grand adventure. Even more so, […]
September 27, 2016
Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I’m 19 years old and I’ve worn hearing aids on both of my ears since I […]
September 26, 2016
The silence is almost ironic. Here, hidden deep in the Appalachian region, where there’s no clear route for arrival. Google maps and GPS don’t track the quiet timberlands, but the […]
September 26, 2016
As a profoundly deaf teenager, I want to be like my fellow peers who watch YouTube, but I can’t always because there aren’t proper captions. Auto-generated captions are often wrong, […]
September 21, 2016
Children with autism have an inner ear deficiency that may impact their ability to recognize speech, according to Science Daily To improve their communication prospects, researchers suggest the deficiency be […]
September 20, 2016
A study links noise exposure in young adults and difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments.
September 19, 2016
Have you found joy and happiness elusive after your hearing loss? Can you be happy after losing your hearing? Will hearing aids help?
September 15, 2016
Cells from sea anemones may be able to help repair damaged hair cells in the inner ears of mice, according to one study.
September 14, 2016
High school can be overwhelming as a deaf teenager. It's important to communicate your needs and to feel confident. Here are three tips for communicating with teachers as a deaf teen
September 13, 2016
Handy tips for travelling abroad with a deaf or hard-of-hearing child.
September 12, 2016
A new study has found no significant difference in the auditory cortex – the part of the brain which processes sound – in hearing people and profoundly deaf people. Could […]
September 9, 2016
A new art exhibition at Kent State University in Ohio, USA is celebrating highly designed assistive devices, adaptive devices, and apparel for those living with disabilities. Hearing Like Me blogger, […]
September 8, 2016
In efforts to “Look on the Light Side of Disabilities,” new ads are popping up on UK TV screens, showcasing real life situations from people from all walks of life, […]
September 7, 2016
#HearingLossHour is an hour a month on Twitter for chats about living with hearing loss. The theme for September’s #HearingLossHour was all about the new academic year – starting […]
September 7, 2016
A new school year can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for deaf students.
September 6, 2016
Educating children with hearing loss using 'total communication' strategies.
September 5, 2016
Technologies such as smart watches can provide a lot of benefits to making life easier - especially for deaf people.
September 4, 2016
In efforts to advance the technology used in cochlear implants, researchers are working to better understand the auditory structures in the brain. By studying both high and low frequency inputs, […]