Ellie Parfitt, Author at Hearing Like Me

March 15, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 15, 2018

The Who’s Roger Daltrey admits he’s deaf, encourages fans to wear earplugs at gigs

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 13, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 13, 2018

Is Oscar winner ‘The Shape of Water’ spreading deaf awareness?

Is the Oscar winner, 'The Shape of Water' spreading or hindering deaf awareness?

March 9, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 9, 2018

Why this year’s Oscars was important for deaf culture

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

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 7, 2018

This British actress isn’t afraid to flaunt her hearing aids

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

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 6, 2018

Travel Tips from Blogger ‘Deafinitely Wanderlust’

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’. […]

February 28, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 28, 2018

How social media is changing the lives of deaf teens

Over the last few years, social media has been on the rise along with advances in technology, connecting those all over the world. According to a recent report by Hootsuite […]

February 26, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 26, 2018

Nyle DiMarco calls for better captioning in cinemas after screening of ‘Black Panther’

Deaf model and activist Nyle DiMarco took to Twitter to express his frustrations of not being able to access a subtitled cinema showing. After walking out of a screening of […]

January 29, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 29, 2018

‘The Silent Child’ short film nominated for an Oscar

Six-year-old profoundly deaf actress, Maisie Sly, and former Hollyoaks star, Rachel Shenton, will be jetting off to Hollywood! The film that they star in, The Silent Child, has been nominated for an […]

January 29, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 29, 2018

5 tips for to prepare for a sign language exam

Got a Sign Language exam coming up? Any exam can be nerve-wracking, but language exams can be tough because they might mean more than just a paper and pen. Here […]

January 23, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 23, 2018

7 ways to get deaf kids involved in sports

Can deaf children play sports? Of course! Here are some communication tips and techniques to get everyone on a level playing field.

January 18, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 18, 2018

4 Tips for cooking with hearing loss

The sizzling of bacon, the bubbling pops of water boiling, the splash of oil on a hot pan. You may not realize it, but there are a lot of sounds […]

January 16, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 16, 2018

Nyle DiMarco’s twin brother, Nico, proves Deaf can DJ

The twin brother of Deaf model Nyle DiMarco proves his passions by pursing dream of being a DJ with hearing loss.

December 26, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 26, 2017

How Deafie Blogger became a writer with hearing loss

Learning a language, both spoken and written can be tough with hearing loss. When growing up I was constantly trying to keep up with reading writing levels. As I have […]

December 18, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 18, 2017

What to expect over the holidays if you’re deaf

The build-up to the winter holidays is an exciting time, but for those with hearing loss we often go through the same situations each year. Luckily these challenging situations can […]

December 13, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 13, 2017

These hearing aid accessories are perfect to use over the holidays

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, it’s great to be prepared for your own hearing loss, or if a member of your family has one too. We’ve come prepared with […]

November 22, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 22, 2017

7 GIFs that perfectly explain traveling with hearing loss

It’s that time of year again, the time for holiday travel. An expected 28.5 million people will travel on airlines in the U.S. during the 12-day Thanksgiving air-travel period. As […]

November 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 17, 2017

4 tips for driving with hearing loss

There’s a myth that deaf people can’t drive… I’m not sure why people think that. I would say that we definitely CAN drive and drive very well. Driving can be […]

November 15, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 15, 2017

How to choose a deaf-friendly bank

When you are deaf, deciding on a bank is more than what financial services the bank has to offer. It is also about accessibility. It’s not always easy to know […]

November 8, 2017

play a musical instrument with hearing loss

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 8, 2017

Can my child learn to play a musical instrument with their hearing loss?

I always say that anything is possible in life, although it would be a perfectly understandable assumption for people to think that some activities could be too difficult for deaf […]

November 6, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 6, 2017

Artist reimagines Disney princesses, superheroes with hearing aids

Jeana Chavez’s passion for art started from a young age. With supportive parents, her creativity has shone through education, career and her art hobby. Creating masterpieces to inspire others, it […]