October 3, 2023
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 3, 2023

From Gordon Ramsay to Hearing Health Advocate

Ian Golding, otherwise known as Gold, was a semi-finalist on the Gordon Ramsay show Next Level Chef. He also has tinnitus in both ears and a corresponding high frequency hearing […]
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August 30, 2023
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 30, 2023

Meet Lauren Mulenos, Hard of Hearing ‘Boy Girl Mom’

Becoming a mom of twins has changed Lauren Mulenos’ life in more ways than one. She now has a brand, Boy Girl Mom, which includes a blog and a recently […]
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August 7, 2023
hearing exams
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 7, 2023

Hearing Exams and Hearing Loss Prevention with Dr. Ear Wax 

As summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about the school year. Among the things parents can do to ensure their children will be at their best […]
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July 24, 2023
magical hearing aid
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 24, 2023

Peyton’s Magical Hearing Aid: A Children’s Book

Inspired by her daughter, Niki Halwani wrote a children’s book about a magical hearing aid.
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July 13, 2023
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 13, 2023

Meet Phonak Ambassador and Professional Skier Robin Gillon 

Do not let anybody tell you what you can or cannot do. Being deaf/HOH will make you a much more interesting and amazing human being. 
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November 2, 2022
lipreading and masks
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at November 2, 2022

Study on Lipreading and Masks

When society is masked, people who rely on lipreading are at a disadvantage. Two deaf researchers looked into this phenomenon. Their study on lipreading and masks will soon be published […]
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September 16, 2022
hearing aids for speech understanding
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 16, 2022

Phonak unveils better hearing aids for speech understanding with Lumity platform

Phonak recently unveiled a new hearing aid platform called “Lumity,” which delivers a big step forward in speech-understanding in background noise. The new hearing aids include an update to Phonak’s […]
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July 18, 2022
Naida P-UP
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 18, 2022

My review of the Phonak Naida P-UP

After trying the Phonak Naida Link M hearing aids and finding the connectivity with my AB Naida CI M (cochlear implant) leaving more to be desired, I returned to the […]
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July 11, 2022
Naida Link M
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 11, 2022

My review of wearing a Phonak Naida Link M with a cochlear implant

I was born profoundly deaf. I wear a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other. As a bimodal user, my hearing aid and cochlear implant have […]
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March 7, 2022
Phonak Virto Paradise
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at March 7, 2022

Phonak releases new Virto Paradise hearing aids

Phonak’s latest product, the Virto Paradise, is a custom-made hearing device which resembles a modern earbud. This revolutionary in-the-ear aid gives you all the benefits of the Paradise line with […]
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October 22, 2021
Helen & Teacher
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 22, 2021

Millicent Simmonds to star in new film, ‘Helen and Teacher’

Millicent Simmonds, the 18-year-old American actress and deaf activist, will play Helen Keller in a new feature film, Helen & Teacher. Rachel Brosnahan, who played “Midge” Maisel in the Amazon […]
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October 13, 2021
disability champion
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 13, 2021

After losing hearing from Covid-19, man becomes disability champion

Stephen Bignell became a disability champion after he lost his hearing. He works for the UK Civil Service, where he's well positioned to increase awareness.
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September 23, 2021
human rights
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 23, 2021

Human rights for the deaf

This month we’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Month, an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), which corresponds with International Week of the Deaf People 2021. Today, Sept. 23, […]
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September 21, 2021
cochlear implant emoji
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 21, 2021

The cochlear implant emoji is here!

There’s a new way for the deaf community to express themselves on iMessage, FaceTime and emails. Thanks to an Apple iOS 15 update on September 20, 2021, individuals can now […]
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September 17, 2021
deaf woman's video
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 17, 2021

Deaf woman hopes to drive change after going viral

A deaf woman’s video hopes to make a change for deaf people everywhere, after she experienced a negative situation at coffee and doughnut chain, Dunkin’ Donuts. Shannon Heroux, a 32-year-old […]
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September 8, 2021
Audéo Life
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 8, 2021

Phonak announces Audéo Life waterproof hearing aids

Phonak announced the latest addition to its Paradise line of hearing aid technology. The Audéo Life is the first rechargeable waterproof hearing aid.
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August 25, 2021
deaf-friendly businesses
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 25, 2021

DC-area deaf-friendly businesses now on Apple Maps

Apple Maps have useful features like alerts for speed cameras, electric vehicle routing, and real time transit information. Now, thanks to a partnership between Apple and Gallaudet University, users can […]
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August 23, 2021
ActiveVent Receiver
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 23, 2021

Phonak introduces the ActiveVent Receiver

Phonak has introduced the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver. Called the ActiveVent Receiver, it’s the newest feature of the Phonak Audéo Paradise hearing aid, which gives users with mild-to-moderate […]
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August 13, 2021
Lou Ferrigno
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 13, 2021

Lou Ferrigno cast in new series ‘The Offer’

Lou Ferrigno, a retired bodybuilder and actor who is deaf, has been cast in a new television series. Ferrigno is perhaps best known for his role as “The Incredible Hulk” […]
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August 2, 2021
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at August 2, 2021

Marlee Matlin to star in new NBC comedy

COVID has brought us one good thing: a new NBC comedy starring Marlee Matlin. She will play the manager of a sign language interpreting agency.
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