September 25, 2019
being intimate with hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at September 25, 2019

Are hearing aids sexy? The truth of being intimate with hearing loss

Intimacy can be a sensitive subject to talk about for anyone, and being intimate while wearing hearing aids can bring about another level of challenges! As someone who has lived […]
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September 18, 2019
deaf awareness month 2019
Published by Ashley Derrington at September 18, 2019

How to participate in Deaf Awareness Month 2019!

Did you know that September is International Deaf Awareness Month also known as deaf awareness month? Here's what to know about deaf awareness month 2019.
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September 3, 2019
simulate what it's like to be deaf/hoh
Published by Ashley Derrington at September 3, 2019

Games that simulate what it’s like to be deaf or hard of hearing

You’d think it’d be easier to describe to people what it’s like being deaf or hard of hearing, but it’s similar one of those “you had to be there” situations. […]
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August 23, 2019
Lee Duck-hee
Published by Ashley Derrington at August 23, 2019

Duck-hee Lee first deaf tennis player to win ATP Tour main draw match

This past Monday night saw Duck-hee Lee become the first deaf tennis player to win an ATP-level tennis match beating Henri Laaksonen on Switzerland 7-6 (4), 6-1 in the first […]
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August 8, 2019
positives of having hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at August 8, 2019

How would my life be different if I didn’t have hearing loss?

I’ve mentioned it in previous posts, but I’ll say it again: I used to really resent having hearing loss and being different from the majority. I was never bullied or […]
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July 30, 2019
book about a deaf child
Published by Ashley Derrington at July 30, 2019

“EPHPHATHA” is a new book about a deaf child growing up in a hearing world

A father shares the story of his son and how he taught others to adapt and learn from someone with hearing loss in a new book about deaf child.
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July 24, 2019
pen pal program for kids with hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at July 24, 2019

High schooler creates pen pal program for kids with hearing loss

Ryan Brady, a rising senior at Hathaway Brown School near Cleveland, Ohio is the creator of a pen pal program for children and teens with hearing loss called HippKids. HIPP […]
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May 30, 2019
fears as a child with hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at May 30, 2019

7 fears I had as a child with hearing loss

I was talking with my parents recently about things I was scared of as a child. Some of them directly correlated to my hearing loss. I started thinking more about […]
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May 28, 2019
falling on deaf ears
Published by Ashley Derrington at May 28, 2019

Is the phrase ‘falling on deaf ears’ offensive?

Karamo Brown, known famously for his role as the culture coach on Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’, sparked an interesting conversation on Twitter last week, asking “is the phrase ‘falling on deaf […]
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May 22, 2019
Published by Ashley Derrington at May 22, 2019

Did you know the winner of “The Voice,” Maelyn Jarmon, is deaf in one ear?

Maelyn Jarmon won season 16 of “The Voice!” Did you also know that she is deaf in one ear? As one of the show’s frontrunners going into Monday’s finale, Jarmon […]
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May 15, 2019
hearing aid molds as milestones
Published by Ashley Derrington at May 15, 2019

Community Spotlight: Why this mom keeps her son’s hearing aid molds as milestones of his hearing loss journey

Jessie Lewis, like many mothers to deaf and hard of hearing children, cried upon hearing the news of her son George’s hearing loss diagnosis. “When I first learned of George’s […]
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May 9, 2019
when a group of deaf and hard of hearing people are together
Published by Ashley Derrington at May 9, 2019

Things that happen when a group of deaf and hard of hearing people are together

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April 29, 2019
dating with hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at April 29, 2019

Why dating in the hearing world is hard for deaf people

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April 18, 2019
views on hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at April 18, 2019

Two young women share how their views on hearing loss have changed

Ashley and Kirsten recently met in person and discussed how their views on hearing loss have changed since they were growing up.
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April 2, 2019
deaf sports fans
Published by Ashley Derrington at April 2, 2019

Accessibility of stadiums and arenas for deaf sports fans

Here’s a breakdown of five popular arenas in the world, and the accessibility offered for deaf and hard of hearing guests:
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March 28, 2019
flowers
Published by Ashley Derrington at March 28, 2019

When I’ve Used My Hearing Loss to My Advantage

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March 19, 2019
Published by Ashley Derrington at March 19, 2019

My Hearing Loss Inspired Me to Travel

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March 6, 2019
positives of hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at March 6, 2019

Rewind: Reflecting Back on the Positives About Hearing Loss

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February 28, 2019
Published by Ashley Derrington at February 28, 2019

Yoga and meditation classes are challenging with hearing loss

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January 25, 2019
open about my hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at January 25, 2019

Losing My Sister Helped Me be Open About My Hearing Loss

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