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There are more than 200,000 deaf students in US colleges. 74 percent of deaf college students say online learning is harder than traditional, in-class learning.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a massive shift to work remotely. In fact, according to a Gartner HR survey, 88 percent of organizations encouraged or required their employers […]
This guide is designed to help teachers, parents, and students with hearing loss overcome barriers as they enter the new school year, virtually or in-person.
COVID-19, or Coronavirus, affects people in numerous ways. This newly identified virus that affects the respiratory system seems to come with many side effects, some that are very serious and […]
Throughout the pandemic, we have learned to recognize the signs of COVID-19. Cough, fever, and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms to watch out for. But one recent […]
Effective October 1, all announcements around coronavirus taking place on White House grounds must have ASL interpreters for COVID briefings.
During important events and breaking news it’s necessary for everyone to have equal access to information. The COVID-19 pandemic is one such topic that needs to be communicated to all […]
Stephen Bignell became a disability champion after he lost his hearing. He works for the UK Civil Service, where he’s well positioned to increase awareness.
Brand new patient-led research suggests that Covid-19 can infect the inner ear through the Eustachian tube, which connects the nose to the middle ear, potentially causing tinnitus, deafness, and dizziness.
As a first-time mom, it took a while to realize that I should be taking advantage of my slumbering husband’s hearing.
Going to college meant dealing with situations and new sounds I hadn’t thought about before. Adjusting to these sounds can take some time.
This year has been like no other. Within a matter of a few short months, we’ve seen our lives changed in many ways. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many of us […]
Is your child studying at home as a result of COVID-19? Here are tips for creating an accessible virtual education for deaf students.
Hearing technology can pick up germs, which come in close contact to the user’s face. Here are some tips for how to clean your hearing technology.
I needed support from Alcoholics Anonymous back in 2010. When I went to meetings, I could not hear well. I did not have hearing aids nor did I know sign […]
From learning a new language to reading a book, here are 14 Ways to Cope with Hearing Loss during the Coronavirus Outbreak.
Although you may be in isolation right now, the good news is that your hearing aids accessories can support you by keeping you connected with loved ones.
As the world deals with coronavirus, masks are a hot commodity. But for people with hearing loss, masks can be a problem. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people often rely on lipreading, […]
Audiologist Lindsay Cockburn and Phonak Employee/parent of children with hearing loss, Whitney Spagnola give their top tips for distance learning at home.
Although it is great to stay safe, staying at home can be frustrating. Our Phonak hEARos share tips for staying positive when at home.