Ellie Parfitt, Author at Hearing Like Me

September 26, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 26, 2016

Deaf YouTuber begins campaign for better captions #NoMoreCraptions

As a profoundly deaf teenager, I want to be like my fellow peers who watch YouTube, but I can’t always because there aren’t proper captions. Auto-generated captions are often wrong, […]

September 7, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 7, 2016

Tips for going Back to School with Hearing Loss

A new school year can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for deaf students.

September 1, 2016

Deaf person facing discrimination in the classroom

Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 1, 2016

My teacher told me I shouldn’t… because I am deaf

Discrimination is quite an upsetting and outdated reality in our society. Deaf people around the world face discrimination on a daily basis, even with Equality laws in place. I’ve seen […]

August 25, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 25, 2016

Do deaf people have superpowers?

I once produced a school magazine and a topic of the month was ‘what superpower would you like to have?’ Some said they wanted to read people’s minds, others chose invisibility […]

August 24, 2016

Tips for working with hearing loss, perfecting resume

Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 24, 2016

Working with Hearing Loss: 7 Tips for Perfecting your Résumé

I’m currently in the position where I am looking for jobs and it is a struggle! With a disability, it makes the process even harder. Hearing loss in the workplace […]

August 18, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 18, 2016

7 Tips for using a Phonak Roger Pen

Being able to use discrete hearing technology is nice because it allows me to hear better without being too obvious about my needs. The Phonak Roger Pen, a hearing-aid compatible […]

August 11, 2016

concentration fatigue in deaf, hard of hearing children

Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 11, 2016

What You Should Know About Concentration Fatigue

Concentration fatigue… it’s a topic that’s not really talked about within the deaf community and I’d like to raise awareness of it. Concentration fatigue for people with hearing loss, can […]

July 26, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 26, 2016

Top 5 date spots for couples with hearing loss

If your partner has hearing loss, it's important that when choosing somewhere to go on a date, each person is comfortable in the location.

May 9, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 9, 2016

6 tips for shopping with hearing loss

I recently bought my first car, and noticed in this situation how shopping with hearing loss affected my purchase, especially in situations where I had to deal with sales people.

May 2, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 2, 2016

4 Inclusion Tips for Deaf Awareness Week

For Deaf Awareness Week, let’s really listen. This might sound really obvious, but communication issues are the biggest challenges for hard-of-hearing people. Over the past year of blogging as Deafie […]

April 28, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 28, 2016

Why World Day for Health and Safety at Work Matters

Nearly 13 percent of U.S. workers suffer from at least some hearing loss, according to a new study by the CDC. While some of these employees may have hearing loss […]

April 25, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 25, 2016

How to be a mentor with hearing loss

Even though I’m only 19 years old, I sometimes find myself in the position of offering support to different people – professionally, voluntary or socially. If you find that you […]

April 15, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 15, 2016

How I’m learning to drive despite my hearing loss

Can a driver with hearing loss hear another car’s honking? What about ambulance sirens? Does the noise of the car make it even more difficult for a deaf driver to hear their passengers?

March 24, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 24, 2016

How my hearing loss affects my family dynamic

Every family is different, and mine is certainly unique. I love them to bits, but there’s always time where my hearing loss interferes and affects our family dynamic. Sibling Rivalries […]

March 7, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 7, 2016

My fight to make cinemas deaf-friendly

Until recently, I only went to the cinema two or three times a year. Going to watch a movie at the theater has always been a ‘luxury’ for me. With my […]

March 3, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 3, 2016

Childhood Hearing Loss: A conversation with my parents

Today is World Hearing Day and this year’s topic is Childhood Hearing Loss. Thirty-two million children around the world live with disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. While I was […]

February 26, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 26, 2016

10 Misconceptions about Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is sometimes referred to as an “invisible disability,” because it’s not always obvious when people have hearing loss, and it’s not often talked about. Studies show that only 1 in […]

February 19, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 19, 2016

Listening to music with hearing aids (or, why I choose Adele over TSwift)

A common misconception for people with hearing loss is that we can’t hear music. Being a deaf teenager – I love my music! In fact, most of my deaf friends […]

February 5, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 5, 2016

My favorite YouTubers (who caption!)

Captioning on YouTube has been a hot topic in the deaf/Hard of Hearing world lately, especially among teenagers. YouTuber Rikki Poynter – Pikachu lover and advocate for closed captioning, who’s also […]

January 25, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 25, 2016

Dating with hearing loss: Date spots, cuddling and lip reading in the dark

I got inspiration for this blog post from Rikki Poynter’s video, ‘Dating While Deaf.’ For those who don’t know who Rikki is, she’s a deaf YouTuber, a massive Pikachu fan, […]