Editorial Staff, Author at Hearing Like Me

September 27, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at September 27, 2021

Ask Anna: What is the best FM system for schools?

What is the best technology for deaf students? In my mind, for both of my children, Phonak Roger is the only option in the classroom.

September 1, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at September 1, 2021

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month this September

Living life with hearing loss can come with its challenges, but through advocacy, support, therapies and technology, we can support a world where hearing loss isn’t an obstacle.

July 16, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at July 16, 2021

BTS gives deaf people everywhere ‘Permission to Dance’

The South Korean boyband, BTS, have thrilled deaf and hard of hearing fans everywhere, by including hand gestures in their song, “Permission to Dance.”

July 12, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at July 12, 2021

Watch: Understanding Tinnitus with Dr. Ben, Aud.

Dr. Ben is an audiologist who is using YouTube and tele-health to educate and support people with a very important hearing issue: tinnitus.

June 9, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at June 9, 2021

How a little black hearing aid has changed skier Robin Gillon’s life

Professional skier Robin Gillon has been climbing the ranks as a professional athlete, despite living with severe hearing loss his entire life.

May 4, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at May 4, 2021

Deaf, Hard of Hearing Mothers Needed for Survey about Health Care during Pregnancy

Researchers are looking for Deaf and hard of hearing mothers to participate in a survey about their health care during pregnancy.

April 9, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at April 9, 2021

TikTok, Instagram now have auto captions

In a long-awaited move for accessibility, social media platforms TikTok and Instagram now have auto captioning

March 17, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at March 17, 2021

Why lower case “d” deaf culture matters

The truth is, being “deaf” is complicated. And really, it’s individual as much as cultural. We take a look at deaf culture and how it can be more inclusive.

January 22, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at January 22, 2021

Watch: How to improve your communication with Phonak Roger

Hearing aid users who have a difficult time conversing in noisy environments could benefit from using a Phonak Roger microphone. That’s the message behind a series of videos produced by […]

January 1, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at January 1, 2021

Hearing Loss Resolutions for 2021

As we ring in the New Year, it’s a time to reflect back on the past year and look forward to what’s to come. While much of 2020 was beyond […]

December 30, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at December 30, 2020

Deaf children now have a sound processor especially for them

Choosing cochlear implant for your child can be difficult, but Advanced Bionics and Phonak have developed the world’s first sound processor for children.

December 7, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at December 7, 2020

Interview with author and poet Raymond Antrobus

Deaf author Raymond Antrobus often explores his experience with deafness in his writing. We interview him about his children's book, "Can Bears Ski?"

November 27, 2020

gifts for people with hearing loss Christmas 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at November 27, 2020

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Gifts for people with hearing loss

If you're looking for a gift for a loved one who is deaf or hard of hearing, here are our favorite gifts for people with hearing loss.

November 11, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at November 11, 2020

5 steps to early infant cochlear implantation

When a child is unexpectedly diagnosed with hearing loss it can be an overwhelming experience. After the initial shock, however, many take comfort in knowing there are a variety of […]

November 4, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at November 4, 2020

How one couple finally found a hearing aid that works

After years of having difficulties hearing, a couple from Horsham, England finally decided to see an audiologist for a second opinion. What happened next they say, opened up a whole […]

October 26, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at October 26, 2020

‘The Bachelor’ finally has a deaf contestant

The reality TV dating show ‘The Bachelor’ has so far never had a deaf contestant, until now. Abigail Heringer was born deaf and wears a cochlear implant.

October 21, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at October 21, 2020

How the Deaf community are preserving Auslan

Did you know there are an estimated 300 different types of sign language around the world? Sign language is not restricted to one single form. Rather, we have different sign […]

October 19, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at October 19, 2020

Comparing deaf services in the UK and US

Those of us who are deaf in the UK. are able to get our hearing devices through the National Health Service (NHS) free of charge. What is it like in the US?

October 15, 2020

How to live with someone hard of hearing

Published by Editorial Staff at October 15, 2020

Love, Marriage & Hearing Loss

Living with someone hard of hearing comes can cause feelings of isolation for one or both partners, but these couples share how they combat this.