March 30, 2018
Holidays can be overwhelming for my deaf toddler. Here are ways to ensure these special events are inclusive and fun for them!
March 29, 2018
For the first-time hearing aid user, there’s a common issue everyone faces, and that is adjusting to the sound and volume of your own voice as heard through the hearing aids. […]
March 28, 2018
Deafness knows no bounds, and Johanna Lucht, a deaf engineer working at NASA, proves that determination leads to success, especially with the right support and a bit of self-advocacy. Johanna, who […]
March 27, 2018
A new hearing aid emoji could be at your fingertips soon. Apple has plans to introduce new Emojis to represent people with disabilities, according to the blog Emojipedia. The new […]
March 26, 2018
A hearing loop also called an Induction Loop is a sound system created for use by the hard of hearing in various public places such as a shop, office, church, […]
March 23, 2018
It is time to clear up a hearing aid mystery for parents by answering the following questions: How waterproof are my child’s Phonak Sky hearing aids? The answer is that child’s […]
March 22, 2018
Does smoking put you at a higher risk for hearing loss? According to a study recently published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, there may be a link between […]
March 21, 2018
Phonak hEARo Jessica Flores shares her best tips to learn American Sign Language in her latest video. According to research from Gallaudet University, there are about 1 million deaf people […]
March 20, 2018
Depression is a heavy topic to deal with. It’s one that’s pretty personal as I’ve been there myself, but it is important to recognize how depression can affect people with […]
March 19, 2018
Researchers in American wondered why certain creatures have the natural ability to regenerate parts which have ceased to function. Lizards can grow lost limbs and even sharks grow brand new […]
March 16, 2018
Osher Günsberg, the 43-year-old host of Austrailia’s The Bachelor, has been opening up about the communication challenges he has with his hearing loss, revealing more about his hearing loss journey. During an […]
March 15, 2018
Legendary singer Roger Daltrey, from British rock band ‘The Who’ has confessed that decades of loud music has left him with a hearing loss. According to The Mirror, Daltrey spoke […]
March 14, 2018
Did you know that children need to hear approximately 45 million words by age four to be ready for school? In fact, research shows that the more words child hear […]
March 13, 2018
Is the Oscar winner, 'The Shape of Water' spreading or hindering deaf awareness?
March 9, 2018
This year’s Academy Awards was a big win for deaf culture. Not one, but two winning films featured important themes for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, as well as deaf […]
March 7, 2018
An 82-year-old British actress is opening up about her hearing loss, and proving she isn’t afraid to flaunt her “Earing Aids.” Amanda Barrie, who acted in the series Coronation Street, told the […]
March 6, 2018
Becoming deaf at the age of two hasn’t stood in the way of Stacey Valle’s dreams of traveling the world and reporting her experiences through her blog ‘Deafinitely Wanderlust’. […]
March 6, 2018
Findings from a recent study at Harvard University in Boston, suggest that adults with hearing loss, who play computer games designed to improve audio skills, may have an easier time […]
March 5, 2018
'The Silent Child' wins an Oscar for Live Action Short Film. The groundbreaking short film written is based on the stories of many deaf children around the world without access to proper language or education.
March 2, 2018
World Hearing Day is happening tomorrow and this year’s the theme is ‘Hear the Future’. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations across the globe will come together to raise […]