April 10, 2020

Living with single-sided hearing loss

Hearing loss in one ear is often overlooked and undiagnosed, because many think hearing out of one ear is enough. However, experts say it's important to manage single-sided hearing loss.
October 24, 2019
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App will help deaf Elton John fans hear the music

Elton John wants all of his fans, including his hard of hearing fans, to have access to the music on his farewell tour. That’s why he made an app for […]
July 23, 2019
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Lauren Ridloff will play first deaf superhero in Marvel’s ‘The Eternals’

*Update: “The Eternals” is now set to premier in November 2021, according to inverse.com. Actress Lauren Ridloff, who is best known for her role in the Broadway play “Children of […]
June 11, 2019
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Woman signs entire Take That concert for deaf friend

When DeafieBlogger asked her friend to sign a Take That concert, she happily agreed, using Sign Supported English and BSL to help her enjoy the show.
May 10, 2019
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The Jelly Bean-Sized Tech that Turns Cochlear Implants into Wireless Headsets

Our world is becoming more and more connected. Wireless technologies and direct streaming for phone calls and music has become the norm. It’s common now to see someone walk down […]
February 18, 2019
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Watch: Life as a Pre-Teen with Unilateral Hearing Loss

What are the solutions for Unilateral hearing loss in kids? Phoebe shares her story about her UHL hearing loss in a YouTube series.
January 7, 2019
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Why I’m jealous of my friends with hearing loss

This might be a bold thing to say, but here’s the thing. Oftentimes I lay in bed thinking of how I’m jealous of my friends with hearing loss. Just a […]
December 26, 2018

3 Ways Deafie Blogger is Advocating for the Deaf Community – and how you can join her!

Ellie Parfitt is only 21, but already she’s a leading deaf advocate paving the way for positive change for the deaf community.
December 5, 2018

Deaf video game ‘The Quiet Man’ misses the mark

Deaf video game character Dane can lip read, but gamers say "The Quiet Man," doesn't know what it's like to be deaf.
January 10, 2018
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Eric Clapton becomes latest musician to admit he’s going deaf

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is the latest musician to admit he’s losing his hearing, after years of being exposed to loud music. The 72-year-old, who is most famous for his […]
December 4, 2017
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This French designer creates beautiful hearing aid jewelry

Hearing aids can be even more beautiful, thanks to the unique creations from a French jewelry designer
October 18, 2017

D.J. Demers: “I never wanted to be the hearing aid guy”

The sound of the metal aerosol container resonates across the parking lot as D.J. Demers shakes the black spray paint vigorously.  Standing outside the RV that has become his second […]
October 10, 2017
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How to decorate hearing aids like Jessica Flores

It’s 9:13 in the morning, and comedian D.J. Demers is live-streaming with Facebook fans on Day 8 of the Here To Hear Tour, as he sits in the hotel courtyard […]
October 5, 2017

What it’s like to be on the road with the Here to Hear Tour

One comedian, a videographer and a driver board an RV. No, this isn’t the start of a pub joke. (I’ll leave the jokes to the comedian.) It’s the start of […]
September 13, 2017

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey has ‘something to say’ on AGT

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey, performed an original song, titled “Release Me,” on America's Got Talent, again wowing judges.
September 1, 2017
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Deaf comedian’s epic road trip to break down hearing loss stigmas

D.J. Demers is ready to break down stigmas around hearing loss through the power of laughter. The Here to Hear Tour begins in October
August 25, 2017
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SweetHearts’ braids makes hearing aids shine

  One mom’s passion for braiding her daughter’s hair is turning into a movement that is breaking down stigmas around hearing loss. Beth Belshaw, owner of SweetHearts Hair Design, said […]
August 23, 2017

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey performs emotional original song on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Mandy Harvey, the deaf singer who wowed judges on the talent competition show “America’s Got Talent,” again got an outstanding, silent, standing ovation during Tuesday’s quarter finals. The singer-songwriter performed […]
August 17, 2017
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Book by deaf author teaches us to live with passion

What is the key of a happy life? Living it passionately, says Karen Putz, author of a new book on the topic.
August 3, 2017
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Gold-medal golfers sport matching hearing aids, passions

Deaflympic golfers Kaylin Yost and Allen John win gold medals in the first golf competition, both sporting Phonak hearing aids.