April 28, 2017

How an inspirational quote put me on track to accept my hearing loss

A sudden deafness in my left ear changed my life forever. I didn't know how to accept my hearing loss, until I read this quote.
April 27, 2017
traveling with hearing loss - what it's like to travel with hearing loss

24 hours of traveling with hearing loss

Traveling with hearing loss can bring lots of complications, such as not being able to hear announcements, but it also comes with some perks.
April 26, 2017
how to protect yourself from dangerous sounds

How to recognise and protect yourself from dangerous sounds

What is the loudest noise in your daily life? Could that noise cause you hearing loss?  Today is International Noise Awareness Day, so along with thinking about these potential auditory dangers, […]
April 25, 2017
Louder Jewlery deaf jewelry line

Jewelry line aims to inspire confidence for those with hearing loss

Sometimes, you just feel like wearing a sign that says, "I'm deaf!" So, that's exactly what the founder of Louder Jewlery, decided to do.
April 24, 2017
baby sign language video

Watch: Adorable baby thrilled by Grandma’s sign language

  A video of a deaf grandmother and baby girl is winning the hearts of many, especially those raising children with sign language. Shari Joy McMahon uploaded the video of […]
April 21, 2017
risks for hearing loss

Lawnmowers, firearms are putting people at risk for hearing loss

Lawnmowers and guns are putting Americans at an increased risk for hearing loss, largely because no one is using hearing protection.
April 20, 2017
hearing aid ear molds

The hottest hearing aid trend is a perfect fit for your ear

Wearers are showing off their personality though their hearing aids by decorating them, but the latest trend: awesome hearing aid ear molds.
April 19, 2017
Miss Amazing

With amazing support, deaf woman crowned ‘Miss Amazing’

The first child in the state of Illinois to be implanted with an Advanced Bionics speech processor was recently crowned Miss Amazing.
April 18, 2017
musician hearing loss

Why musicians should be more aware of hearing loss

When noise-induced hearing loss occurs, it is often too late, irreversible and, if a significant loss, can be life-altering.
April 17, 2017
roadside tips for deaf driver

The noisy car breakdown that I couldn’t hear!

As a deaf driver and as someone with little knowledge about car mechanics, I've faced a scary situation. Here's what I've learned.
April 13, 2017

How not to teach your girlfriend about deafness

Gianluca hated it when his girlfriend talked before he was ready to listen, so he developed a couple communication strategies.
April 12, 2017
movie theater laws for deaf people

Deaf moviegoers say cinemas aren’t accessible after being turned away from ‘Beauty and the Beast’

A group of deaf and hard of hearing patrons were recently left without access to a viewing of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” after the theater allegedly declined to turn […]
April 11, 2017
meghan trainor sign language

Meghan Trainor: Knowing sign language helped me after vocal surgery

Knowing sign language helped American signer and songwriter Meghan Trainor survive vocal surgery and communicate with her boyfriend.
April 10, 2017

Study: Gene therapy used to restore function of inner ear hair cells

Researchers say they have successfully restored the functionality of damaged inner ear hair cells, which could pave the way for treating newborn babies with congenital hearing loss. “Researchers used a […]
April 7, 2017

World Health Day: 3 tips to deal with hearing loss and depression

More than 11 percent of those with hearing loss also suffered from depression. Here are helpful tips for coping.
April 6, 2017
What it's like to raise a deaf child

My thoughts on raising a deaf child

A few thoughts, feelings and beliefs I have as a normal hearing parent raising a deaf child.
April 5, 2017

Is tinnitus hereditary?

A new study shows that certain forms of tinnitus – a persistent ringing or buzzing sound in the ears – may be hereditary. Men, in particular, may be more prone […]
April 4, 2017

Why sign language music videos are becoming more common

Sign language music videos both increase accessibility to those who are hard of hearing,and show everyone the beauty of the language.
April 3, 2017

My Top 5 Sensory Toys for Deaf Babies and Children

Sensory toys are toys that are particularly aimed at stimulating the senses, which is particularly important for deaf babies and children because they rely heavily on their senses to learn.  […]