January 30, 2018

Watch: The most Googled questions about deaf people answered by Jessica Flores

Have you ever wondered what the most googled questions are about deaf people? Phonak hEARo Jessica Flores wanted to know what the world is wondering about deaf people and made […]
January 29, 2018
The Silent Child

‘The Silent Child’ short film nominated for an Oscar

Six-year-old profoundly deaf actress, Maisie Sly, and former Hollyoaks star, Rachel Shenton, will be jetting off to Hollywood! The film that they star in, The Silent Child,  has been nominated for an […]
January 29, 2018
sign language exam

5 tips for to prepare for a sign language exam

Got a Sign Language exam coming up? Any exam can be nerve-wracking, but language exams can be tough because they might mean more than just a paper and pen. Here […]
January 26, 2018
deaf awareness

Love Ashlee Rose is spreading deaf awareness one tee shirt at a time

Maybe you have seen tee shirts on Instagram with hearing aids and cochlear implants on them? They are made by Ashlee Holland who began making those teeshirts and other apparel […]
January 24, 2018
resources for deaf parents - The Deaf Mama

‘The Deaf Mama’ helps parents find accessible products, inspires self-advocacy

After Emily found out she was pregnant, like most moms, she began to build her baby registry. As she looked for baby monitors, she noticed that they all relied on […]
January 23, 2018
dorm life with hearing loss

4 tips for living in a dorm with hearing loss

The transition from your home to a college dorm can be a little scary and confusing, but it’s not all bad. Whether you will be attending college soon, or you’re […]
January 23, 2018
get deaf kids involved in sports

7 ways to get deaf kids involved in sports

Can deaf children play sports? Of course! Here are some communication tips and techniques to get everyone on a level playing field.
January 22, 2018
deafness

Celebrating the diversity of deafness

What does it mean to be Deaf, deaf or hard of hearing? Whether you are heavily involved in the Deaf/deaf/hard of hearing community, just learning about it, or somewhere in […]
January 19, 2018
self advocacy for deaf and hard of hearing people

Is it okay to speak for my deaf or hard of hearing friend?

Living deaf in a hearing world means that we might miss a hearing person talking to us from a distance or not understand what someone is saying. Hearing friends might […]
January 18, 2018
cooking with hearing loss

4 Tips for cooking with hearing loss

The sizzling of bacon, the bubbling pops of water boiling, the splash of oil on a hot pan.  You may not realize it, but there are a lot of sounds […]
January 17, 2018
Can hearing loss make you less empathic?

Can hearing loss make you less empathic?

When we think of using our hearing aids, we tend to think of clarity, loudness and sensitivity. We home in on hearing the words spoken to us clearly, so that […]
January 16, 2018
how to dj with hearing loss

Nyle DiMarco’s twin brother, Nico, proves Deaf can DJ

The twin brother of Deaf model Nyle DiMarco proves his passions by pursing dream of being a DJ with hearing loss.
January 15, 2018
Tips for Group Conversations with Hearing Loss

Never Mind: How to Handle Communication in Groups

When I was growing up hard of hearing, I dreaded group conversations. I could handle things pretty well in elementary school, but when it came to middle school and high […]
January 12, 2018
musician with hearing loss

Jerrica Patton, a musician with hearing loss chasing dreams in NYC

  At age 17, Jerrica Patton set out to achieve her dreams of being a model and a musician. She was confident in her vision, but there was a thought […]
January 11, 2018
helping deaf children communicate

Could a robot help deaf children communicate in the near future?

Communication is necessary for children to develop speech and language. Engaging infants in daily conversation, such as reading, talking, singing and signing are great tools to use to help stimulate infant’s […]
January 10, 2018
eric clapton deaf hearing loss

Eric Clapton becomes latest musician to admit he’s going deaf

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is the latest musician to admit he’s losing his hearing, after years of being exposed to loud music. The 72-year-old, who is most famous for his […]
January 9, 2018
hearing damage

Ask Anna: Can noise damage my hearing even though I have hearing loss?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I am hard of hearing, but I enjoy going to concerts and listening to music. Can […]
January 8, 2018
CART at university

My experience with CART at university

In September this year, I became a college student. I started with a sense of dread. I knew what I needed to do, and how to do it, but I […]
January 3, 2018

Watch: Chatting with my cochlear implant kid

Harry recently turned four and it is clear that his speech and understanding is very good for a four-year-old with cochlear implants. How did Lucie and Harry get to this point?
January 1, 2018
new year's resolutions

Two New Year’s resolutions for people with hearing loss

New Year’s resolutions are often about setting ourselves new goals to accomplish, or new skills to learn. There are many modes of communication for deaf and hard of hearing people. […]