August 31, 2017
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Meet Sean Forbes, the deaf rapper who is inspiring a generation

Sean Forbes is a deaf rapper who has been inspiring a generation of hearing, hard-of-hearing and Deaf individuals for years.
August 30, 2017
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Nothing to see here: Why the end of hearing aid stigma is in sight

It takes on average ten years for someone with hearing loss to seek help. Sigmas still surround hearing aids, but those ideas are changing.
August 29, 2017
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Study: Hearing aids from an early age benefits speech development

Getting fitted with a hearing aid early in life may be the key to developing better language skills in deaf children, according to a recent study in Australia. According to the […]
August 28, 2017
Do i have hearing loss?

My Hearing Loss Journey: From realisation, diagnosis and beyond

Having hearing loss is one thing, but being aware and admitting it to yourself is quite another. For years the world had sounded a certain way to my ears, but […]
August 25, 2017
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SweetHearts’ braids makes hearing aids shine

  One mom’s passion for braiding her daughter’s hair is turning into a movement that is breaking down stigmas around hearing loss. Beth Belshaw, owner of SweetHearts Hair Design, said […]
August 24, 2017

How having a deaf child has changed my life

Lucie shares four things she's learned from raising a deaf child and shares how her son has changed her life.
August 23, 2017

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey performs emotional original song on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Mandy Harvey, the deaf singer who wowed judges on the talent competition show “America’s Got Talent,” again got an outstanding, silent, standing ovation during Tuesday’s quarter finals. The singer-songwriter performed […]
August 22, 2017
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5 Tips For Choosing your Child’s Hearing Aid Ear Molds

Hearing aid ear molds can make a dramatic impact on the function of the hearing aid and how your child to embraces their technology.
August 21, 2017
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Why London is silencing its famous landmark

Just how loud is Big Ben? We look at why workers need their hearing protecting from the sound of the bell.
August 18, 2017
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Teens with hearing loss: Tips for sleepovers and roommates

Even though those problems may never happen, it's helpful to set boundaries and rules when you have a hearing roommate. 
August 17, 2017
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Book by deaf author teaches us to live with passion

What is the key of a happy life? Living it passionately, says Karen Putz, author of a new book on the topic.
August 16, 2017
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Trying out real time captioning in the classroom

A few weeks ago I did a campus visit at the college I'll be attending. While I was there, I got the chance to try out a real time captioning program called CART.
August 15, 2017
Schools for my Deaf Child

Thinking About Schools for my Deaf Child

My son will start school in September 2018, which for some may seem quite far away, but the time to pick a school is fast approaching and I just don’t […]
August 14, 2017
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Cici hears to dance

Dancing with hearing loss is a challenge, but Cici has found solutions to hear the music.
August 10, 2017
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Why TV is good for people with hearing loss

TV can play an important role in one’s life – especially those with hearing loss.
August 9, 2017

The Month I Suddenly Went Deaf

Nobody tells you how hard it is going to be to lose your hearing. My experience with sudden hearing loss has been a journey.
August 8, 2017
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Study: Teen boys more likely to have hearing loss

A new study reports the rates of hearing loss among teens is stable but more prevalent in specific segments.
August 7, 2017
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Studying with Hearing Loss: Why Communication Access Matters

Deaf and hard of hearing students are missing chunks of information from their instruction and educational experience. Here's how to help:
August 4, 2017
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Teen set to sail the Pacific with hearing aids

Oliver Howe is not your typical 14-year-old. He is a talented musician and sailor… who also has hearing loss.  The New Zealand teen recently embarked a sail boat with his family for […]
August 3, 2017
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Gold-medal golfers sport matching hearing aids, passions

Deaflympic golfers Kaylin Yost and Allen John win gold medals in the first golf competition, both sporting Phonak hearing aids.