November 30, 2017
millie bobby brown hearing loss

Ask Anna: I have hearing loss like Millie Bobby Brown. What should I do?

Recently Millie Bobby Brown opened up about her hearing loss in one ear. If you think you may have hearing loss too here's what you can do.
November 29, 2017
job hunting with hearing loss

Job Hunting with Hearing Loss– or How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

“The empty streets loom ahead of you – the shadows between derelict buildings and long-abandoned vehicles all create possible hiding places for the lingering undead. Food, water and safe shelter […]
November 28, 2017
hearing loss isolation

I felt isolated with hearing loss, until I did this

If you are new to hearing loss, it can be hard to understand and adjust to at first. It may feel like you are the only one in that situation. […]
November 27, 2017
holidays with hearing loss

Tips to make the holidays special for children with hearing loss

Celebrating holidays with hearing loss can bring challenges. Here are some simple ways to make holidays special for those with hearing loss.
November 24, 2017
changing hearing aid batteries

I hate changing hearing aid batteries in public

When your hearing aid batteries die, where do you go? I recently asked this apparently strange question on my blog because I wanted to find out if other people did […]
November 23, 2017
children's hearing loss

Why I am grateful for my children’s hearing loss

“If you want to find happiness, find gratitude” – Steve Maraboli. Practicing gratitude has been a goal for my family over the past year. One way we have done this […]
November 22, 2017
traveling with hearing loss

7 GIFs that perfectly explain traveling with hearing loss

It’s that time of year again, the time for holiday travel.  An expected 28.5 million people will travel on airlines in the U.S. during the 12-day Thanksgiving air-travel period.  As […]
November 21, 2017
taking a relative to your audiology appointment

Why you should take a relative to your audiology appointment

Taking a relative with you to an audiology appointment may result in unexpected benefits to you, your family, and even to your audiologist. Our hearing loss impacts on our whole […]
November 20, 2017
learn body language

How body language helps you communicate

Since discovering my hearing loss, I’ve noticed how I am more aware of body language and how it helps me communicate.  Body Language is a great form of communication because it […]
November 17, 2017
driving with hearing loss

4 tips for driving with hearing loss

There’s a myth that deaf people can’t drive… I’m not sure why people think that.  I would say that we definitely CAN drive and drive very well. Driving can be […]
November 15, 2017
accessibility in banks

How to choose a deaf-friendly bank

When you are deaf, deciding on a bank is more than what financial services the bank has to offer. It is also about accessibility.  It’s not always easy to know […]
November 14, 2017
communication in sports

How to handle communication in water sports when the hearing devices come off

If you are an avid water sports person, you may find it challenging to communicate in a group setting when your hearing aids or cochlear implants are stored away in […]
November 14, 2017
deaf nfl

This NFL executive is talking about hearing loss to break down stigmas

One deaf NFL executive is speaking out about his hearing loss, in hopes of inspiring others and reduce the stigmas around hearing aids. 
November 13, 2017
What's it like to wear hearing aids at school?

Watch: What’s it like to wear hearing aids at school?

What's it like to wear hearing aids at school? Skye is giving viewers an inside look of what it's like to wear hearing aids in the classroom. 
November 10, 2017

Study: Lipreading may be good for cochlear implant users

Is lipreading good for cochlear implant users?  Despite some theories that visual cues may hamper auditory processing, researchers say a new study shows lipreading may have a beneficial effect on […]
November 9, 2017
visiting disney land with hearing loss

Disney’s impressive accessibility for deaf guests includes signing Mickey

Disney parks have great accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests
November 8, 2017
play a musical instrument with hearing loss

Can my child learn to play a musical instrument with their hearing loss?

I always say that anything is possible in life, although it would be a perfectly understandable assumption for people to think that some activities could be too difficult for deaf […]
November 7, 2017
deaf celebrities

Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown joins list of celebrities opening up about hearing loss

Thirteen-year-old actress Millie Bobby Brown has gained international attention for her role as Eleven in the hit science fiction-horror Netflix series, but recently she been in the news for another topic: […]
November 6, 2017
artist drawing hearing aids

Artist reimagines Disney princesses, superheroes with hearing aids

Jeana Chavez’s passion for art started from a young age. With supportive parents, her creativity has shone through education, career and her art hobby. Creating masterpieces to inspire others, it […]
November 3, 2017
embrace your hearing aids

Guest Post: ‘Embrace your hearing aids’

This article is originally appeared on The Deaf Geeky Guy blog and is written by Todd Fonder. A wise man once said “If you wear your hearing aids, embrace them. Be appreciative […]