October 20, 2020
Plane, car, bus, train, travel tips for hearing loss

Traveling With Hearing Loss

Travel tips for hearing loss from an experienced traveler. Prepare for your airplane, train, bus, and hotel adventures!
January 15, 2018
Tips for Group Conversations with Hearing Loss

Never Mind: How to Handle Communication in Groups

When I was growing up hard of hearing, I dreaded group conversations. I could handle things pretty well in elementary school, but when it came to middle school and high […]
November 14, 2017
communication in sports

How to handle communication in water sports when the hearing devices come off

If you are an avid water sports person, you may find it challenging to communicate in a group setting when your hearing aids or cochlear implants are stored away in […]
August 7, 2017
studying with hearing loss

Studying with Hearing Loss: Why Communication Access Matters

Deaf and hard of hearing students are missing chunks of information from their instruction and educational experience. Here's how to help:
June 29, 2017
Finding a career with hearing loss

Finding a Career with Hearing Loss

Being deaf means doing things differently, but it doesn’t mean you can’t pursue something you love and find your career with hearing loss.
January 23, 2017

5 Creative Ways to Teach Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child to Read

Pick books that fit your child’s language development. Here are 5 creative ways to teach your deaf child to read.
December 23, 2016
Deaf Barefoot Water Skier

Navigating 50 States as a Deaf Barefoot Water Skier

When I turned 50, I wanted to do something epic to celebrate my fifth decade. After a couple of exciting years of rediscovering my passion for barefoot water skiing, I […]
June 2, 2016
Hiding My Hearing Aids No More

Why I Decided to Stop Hiding My Hearing Aids

The shame. Growing up hard of hearing was not a comfortable experience for me. I received my first hearing aid at the age of nine. I hid it every chance […]