October 27, 2021
domestic abuse in the deaf community

Dealing with domestic abuse in the deaf community

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, as well as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although sensitive topics, these are important issues that impact many individuals. Domestic abuse in the deaf community […]
October 8, 2021
hearing loss and mental health

Hearing loss and mental health

October 10th is Mental Health Awareness Day. Various aspects of hearing loss and mental health can go hand in hand. The impact of hearing loss on mental health is nothing […]
September 6, 2021
deaf students

Deaf students return to school in a pandemic world

It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here, but this year looks quite different for many. This is especially true for deaf students.
August 27, 2021
movie about deaf-blind

Short film ‘Feeling Through’ tells touching story of deaf-blind man

The award-winning short film "Feeling Through" is a movie about deaf-blind man and a homeless man that warms the hearts of many.
July 26, 2021

What Disability Pride Month means for the deaf community

July is Disability Pride Month. Many of us in the deaf community have a strong sense of disability pride.  Hearing Like Me takes a look at what Disability Pride Month […]
May 24, 2021
coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss

Coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss during the pandemic

Coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss have never been more needed than right now. The pandemic has been increasingly frustrating for many deaf and hard of hearing […]
December 23, 2020
Better Connect Academy

This online course will teach you how to communicate with deaf people

To learn about the difference communication methods for people with hearing loss, "The Better Connect Academy" offers a one-hour virtual course.
November 9, 2020
Deaf U review

Is ‘Deaf U’ good for the deaf community?

Last month, Netflix released a reality show called “Deaf U,” which was produced by Deaf actor and model Nyle DiMarco. The producer and staff had the goal of increasing awareness […]
September 25, 2020
listening fatigue and face masks

The Reality of Listening Fatigue in a World of Masks

The concept of listening fatigue has been around for quite some time; but could it be even more prevalent in a world of face masks? The short answer is absolutely […]
September 11, 2020
Deaf Awareness Month 2020

Deaf Awareness Month: 10 Things to Know About Being Deaf

You never know when you might run into someone who is Deaf so we wanted to share 10 things to be aware of for Deaf Awareness Month.
August 31, 2020
Communication tips for people with hearing loss

How to best communicate with someone with hearing loss

Communication is a necessary part of our everyday lives. Yet, there are many different ways of communicating with each other. For people with hearing loss, some communication methods are more […]
August 20, 2020
Am I not deaf enough or not hearing enough? How I found my deaf identity

Am I not deaf enough? Finding my hearing loss identity

My whole life I never felt deaf enough or hearing enough. After interviews and research, I discovered more about hearing loss identity.
June 24, 2020
face masks in school

Face masks in school: Tips for navigating a new classroom

Our traditional classrooms were shifted to online platforms in early March. Since then life has changed in many ways. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended wearing […]
May 25, 2020
face masks for deaf community

Tips for communicating with the deaf community when wearing a face mask

Hearing loss and deafness affect millions of individuals worldwide every single day, posing a slew of communication challenges for many. However, these challenges have increased greatly since the use of […]
May 8, 2020
impact of hearing loss on mental health

Study: The impact of hearing loss on mental health

Addressing hearing problems always leads to a happier and healthier life, according to a study that evaluates the impact of hearing loss on mental health.
March 27, 2020
hearing loss and anxiety

The connection between hearing loss and anxiety

As someone who is hard of hearing and has worn hearing aids my entire life, this is what I've learned about the connection between hearing loss and anxiety.
December 10, 2019
apologize for my hearing loss

Why you don’t need to apologize for my hearing loss

Growing up with a severe hearing loss and wearing hearing aids my entire life, I have always heard people say “I’m sorry” in response to me telling them I had […]