Karen Putz, Author at Hearing Like Me

October 20, 2020

Plane, car, bus, train, travel tips for hearing loss

Published by Karen Putz at October 20, 2020

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

Published by Karen Putz at January 15, 2018

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

Published by Karen Putz at November 14, 2017

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

Published by Karen Putz at August 7, 2017

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

Published by Karen Putz at June 29, 2017

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

Published by Karen Putz at 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

Published by Karen Putz at December 23, 2016

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

Published by Karen Putz at June 2, 2016

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 […]

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