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Phonak hEARo Ashley and HLM editor Kirsten recently met in person for the first time after an online friendship was built from their mutual love for travel and understanding of what it means to be a hard of hearing girl
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If you’re anything like me, you love attending sporting events, concerts, conferences, or anything held at a big stadium or arena.
I recently visited the famous Camp Nou, home of the Barcelona Football Club in Barcelona, Spain. When researching it …
I’ve written before on the advantages of being a hard of hearing traveler and the positives of my hearing loss as told by the people of my childhood.
I often focus on the difficulties that surround my inability to hear …
I’ve been traveling full time for just over a year now. Now reflecting back, I see how my hearing loss has played a big role in inspiring me to travel.
The travel bug was instilled in me at a young …
There was a period of time where I was resentful towards my hearing loss and hearing aids. Now that I’m finally getting to a better place of acceptance, I’ve reflected a lot on the positives.
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When you prefer high-intensity workouts, adjusting to slower-paced activities like yoga and meditation isn’t easy. It’s even more challenging attempting them with a hearing loss.
As a soccer player, working out is a key part of my everyday life. Stretching …
Four years ago, I received the most horrific news that my younger sister had passed away unexpectedly.
At the time, everyone around me tried to tell me, “She’s in a better place,” “There are lessons to be learned,” or “She …
Austin Philip’s first 2018 Deaf T-20 Cricket World Cup appearance didn’t result in a championship for Team Australia, but if he continues on his current path, he may well be holding the trophy someday.
At just 18 years old, Philip …
Life is full of tests. Academic tests, tests of patience, tests of strength, tests of courage. They’re never-ending, and they can be stressful and complicated.
I personally appreciate tests. I like learning and figuring out the takeaways from tests. Some …
After reflecting on what I am thankful for, I decided to write about why I am thankful for my hearing loss.
To My Hearing Loss:
When I was younger, I didn’t mind you. I don’t think I fully understood you. …
Traveling, in my opinion, is one of the greatest opportunities we have as human beings.
The ability to explore other cultures and experience other ways of living broadens your perspective on life. I think that we, as hard of hearing …
I was mainstreamed growing up, so the only other people I saw or knew with hearing aids were ‘old’ people.
Until recently, I never really thought there was anyone else like me. Since joining the US Deaf Women’s National Soccer …
The gap between deaf and hearing employees in the United States is drastic.
According to “Deaf People and Employment in the United States: 2016“, published by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, in 2014, about 48 percent …
Hearing in the workplace. Pretty essential and necessary, yes, but in today’s society when so much is done over email and the internet, it’s becoming less of a necessity.
I may be saying this just to make myself feel better …
Many of us are tuning in over the next several days to watch the tennis US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Will Serena make it to the finals just months after having a baby? Will we see Nadal and …
Sports are a huge part of our culture nowadays, whether you watch or play. Communication is a big part of sports, which differs for deaf and hard of hearing athletes, as they communicate visually when playing sports.
I played sports …
Hearing in the workplace. Pretty essential and necessary, yes, but in today’s society when so much is done over email and the internet, it’s becoming less of a necessity.
I may be saying this just to make myself feel better …
I recently had an opportunity to attend the World Cup and as a deafie I am happy to report that FIFA and Russia did an incredible job to make sure the event was inclusive and accessible to all.
Beyond that, …
Fans are getting ready to celebrate their love of soccer with the biggest soccer event that exists; World Cup 2018!
Like the Olympics, this event only comes around every four years, so from now until mid-July, expect most people to …
