June 30, 2017
hard of hearing

This is how to talk to people newly diagnosed with hearing loss 

Are you new to having hearing loss, or know someone who was recently diagnosed with hearing loss? These communication tips will help!
June 29, 2017
Finding a career with hearing loss

Finding a Career with Hearing Loss

Being deaf means doing things differently, but it doesn’t mean you can’t pursue something you love and find your career with hearing loss.
June 29, 2017
is my hearing damaged?

5 Loud Noises That Could Damage Your Hearing

What happens when sounds are too loud or if we are exposed to them for too long? You may think, "is my hearing damaged?"
June 28, 2017
deaf is cool fashion for deaf people

Deaf is Cool! Fashion brand breaks down stigmas of hearing loss

Have you ever wanted to visually express your hearing loss? I’m proudly living with hearing loss, and know that I’m able to achieve anything even with my deafness. I’ve seen […]
June 27, 2017
sign language users have better peripheral vision

Do Sign Language Users Have Better Peripheral Vision?

Think fast! Have you ever thought about how fast your reaction time is?  A UK study has found that sign language users have better peripheral vision and reaction times than […]
June 26, 2017
deaf comedian DJ Demers with Phonak compilot

The ComPilot Chronicles: John Mayer, God and Me

D.J. Demers has been using hearing technology for 27 years. His talks about his latest hearing aids and Phonak ComPilot.
June 23, 2017

Syrian refugees get hearing aids, hope from Deaf-led nonprofit

One in every 113 people globally is an asylum seeker or a refugee, according to the United Nations. Those who flee conflicts in their home countries often face hardships and dangers as […]
June 22, 2017
Does my deaf child understand me

Not Hearing or Not Listening: 7 Ways to Tell if Your Child Understands You

Parenting a child with hearing loss has unique challenges. Here are some tips.
June 21, 2017
hearing aid care tips

3 Hearing Aid Care Tips for Summer

Do you know the best ways to care for your hearing aids? Here are our top hearing aid care tips for summer.
June 20, 2017

Simon Ollert to host second soccer camp for children with hearing loss

Young soccer fans with hearing loss will have another opportunity to train with a leading deaf soccer player, Simon Ollert.
June 19, 2017
chance the rapper sign language tour

Chance the Rapper brings sign language interpreters on tour

Chance the Rapper is bringing American Sign Language to the stage, he says, by hiring ASL interpreters to join him on tour.
June 16, 2017
father and son with hearing loss gain strength through hardship

Father and son find strength through hardships, inspire thousands

Juan Wilson is strong, but his son gives him a great amount of strength throughout their hardships.
June 16, 2017
dad of a deaf child

Community Spotlight: I’m a dad of a deaf child

  James Knott, otherwise known as @daddyknott on social media, is the father to one-year-old Nelson, who is deaf. As a dad of a deaf child, James has been active […]
June 15, 2017
gifts for dads with hearing loss

6 Father’s Day Gifts for Dads with Hearing Loss

Looking for a Father's day gift for dads with hearing loss? We've got you covered.
June 14, 2017
Deaf NFL player derrick coleman

Deaf NFL player Derrick Coleman comes back as a Falcon

Derrick Coleman, the NFL’s first legally deaf offensive player, is coming back to the field as a fullback for the Atlanta Falcons. Coleman first gained recognition during his time with […]
June 13, 2017
buying hearing aids for my parents

Why I finally decided my dad needs hearing aids

I never thought about buying hearing aids for my parents until recently. When I asked them what they can hear.
June 12, 2017

The one hearing aid accessory that makes parenting so much easier

Utilizing the Phonak Roger Inspiro at home with hearing aids made a huge difference while parenting our children with hearing loss.
June 9, 2017
Hearing Aid Challenges for Kids

5 Common Hearing Aid Challenges for Kids and How to Solve Them

If you have an infant wearing hearing aids, then you know how incredible it is to have your child hear your voice clearly for the first time. However, you might […]
June 8, 2017
captions on Facebook

Facebook gets deaf-friendly with auto captions

Automatic closed captions are coming to Facebook Live videos bringing more accessibility to its deaf users.
June 7, 2017

Deaf singer wows on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer, wowed judges on 'America’s Got Talent,' with her touching story and perfect vocals.