October 19, 2017
Luke Christian
Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 19, 2017

Meet Luke Christian, deaf lifestyle blogger in the UK

Once stuck in a rut, deaf blogger Luke Christian took on his friend’s advice to become a blogger to ‘pass the time’ and now, two years later he is taking […]
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October 17, 2017
accessibility in the theatre
Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 17, 2017

Is this the future of accessibility in the theatre for deaf people?

Theatre trips can be difficult with a hearing loss, but will these revolutionary caption glasses technology be the start of an on-demand accessible experience for deaf people? As I was […]
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October 6, 2017
deaf model in Starbucks commercial
Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 6, 2017

Deaf model from Starbucks’ commercial: ‘Life waits for no one’

Alma, deaf model, moved to Los Angeles with only $1,000. From right then she began to pursue her dream of being a fashion model. She works as a full-time hostess […]
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September 22, 2017
Being Her
Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 22, 2017

Deaf twins start lifestyle blog ‘Being Her’

Not only do deaf twins Hermon and Heroda always look stylish and confident, but they also stand as examples of embracing their hearing loss and living out their dreams through […]
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September 18, 2017
deaf model cochlear implant photoshop ad
Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 18, 2017

Deaf model’s cochlear implant photoshopped from ad

Model Simone Botha Welgemoed said the advert is missing one prominent and personal feature: her cochlear implant. 
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August 31, 2017
sean forbes deaf rapper
Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 31, 2017

Meet Sean Forbes, the deaf rapper who is inspiring a generation

Sean Forbes is a deaf rapper who has been inspiring a generation of hearing, hard-of-hearing and Deaf individuals for years.
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July 24, 2017
Deaf dancer Chris Fonseca
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 24, 2017

Deaf dancer Chris Fonseca encourages others to ‘Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it.’

Contracting meningitis at a young age and losing the ability to hear in both ears hasn’t stopped Chris Fonseca from defying all odds to achieve his passion of becoming a profoundly […]
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July 21, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 21, 2017

Short film ‘The Silent Child’ premieres in August to raise deaf awareness

The Silent Child is a short film based on a true story about a deaf child. It is written by Rachel Shenton (as seen on Switched at Birth) and was […]
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July 6, 2017
phonak roger pen
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 6, 2017

4 things you’ll only understand if you use a Roger Pen

The Phonak Roger Pen, a hearing-aid compatible wireless microphone, is a great tool for people with hearing loss, but the sleek design and incognito superpowers of the hearing technology can […]
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July 3, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 3, 2017

Thanking the people in my hearing journey

As a “Phonak hEARo” and HearingLikeMe.com writer, Phonak’s 70th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on and thank those special people who have been influential with getting me where I […]
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June 28, 2017
deaf is cool fashion for deaf people
Published by Ellie Parfitt at June 28, 2017

Deaf is Cool! Fashion brand breaks down stigmas of hearing loss

Have you ever wanted to visually express your hearing loss? I’m proudly living with hearing loss, and know that I’m able to achieve anything even with my deafness. I’ve seen […]
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May 31, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 31, 2017

Music lovers enjoy full accessibility at first “deaf-friendly” festival

Deaf people from far and wide joined together earlier this month, to celebrate the first deaf accessible music festival. If you’ve been following along, you know I attended the Good Vibrations […]
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May 18, 2017
what is it like to be deaf?
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 18, 2017

What is it like to be deaf?

These challenges will help you understand what it's like to live with hearing loss.
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May 5, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 5, 2017

Good Vibrations Music Festival: Q&A with Emma Rudkin

Good Vibrations Music and Arts Festival is the first fully accessible, deaf-aware music festival. We chat with founder Emma Rudkin.
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May 3, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 3, 2017

What happened when I went to my first audiology appointment alone

Over the last 20 years of my life, audiology appointments have become a regular commitment in my life, due to my profound hearing loss. Up until I turned 18, I […]
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April 25, 2017
Louder Jewlery deaf jewelry line
Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 25, 2017

Jewelry line aims to inspire confidence for those with hearing loss

Sometimes, you just feel like wearing a sign that says, "I'm deaf!" So, that's exactly what the founder of Louder Jewlery, decided to do.
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April 17, 2017
roadside tips for deaf driver
Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 17, 2017

The noisy car breakdown that I couldn’t hear!

As a deaf driver and as someone with little knowledge about car mechanics, I've faced a scary situation. Here's what I've learned.
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March 30, 2017
deaf frequent fliers
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 30, 2017

This is a big accessibility issue for deaf frequent fliers

As a deaf frequent flier, this isn't a new occurrence, and despite recent discussions about changes, it's still been a problem.
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March 27, 2017
tips for raising children with hearing loss
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 27, 2017

3 ways my mom helped me succeed with hearing loss

I’m writing this blog as the hard work and determination that Mums put in, to bring their deaf child up in the hearing world, often goes unrecognised. This one’s for […]
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March 21, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 21, 2017

A chat with sign language artist Wayne Barrow

Have you seen the latest deaf-related internet craze? We talked to Wayne Barrow about his life, career and his sign language music videos!
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