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June 26, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at June 26, 2018

Heartwarming story of teen and deaf, blind man communicating using sign language goes viral

Tim Cook, a deaf, blind man, needed help communicating on his most recent flight from Boston to California, and unexpectedly ended up communicating and connecting with a 15-year-old girl who […]

May 18, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 18, 2018

Deaf teen receives invite to royal wedding

14-year-old Reuben Litherland from Derby, UK has received an invite to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding as recognition for the things he’s done for the deaf community. “When I […]

February 28, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 28, 2018

How social media is changing the lives of deaf teens

Over the last few years, social media has been on the rise along with advances in technology, connecting those all over the world. According to a recent report by Hootsuite […]

February 7, 2018

Published by markbarnard at February 7, 2018

Three lessons I learned about attending university with hearing loss

Throughout my time at university, I learned a lot about the support a person with hearing loss may need in order to succeed. Spoiler alert, it’s not just about hearing […]

January 23, 2018

Published by daysiadoug at January 23, 2018

4 tips for living in a dorm with hearing loss

The transition from your home to a college dorm can be a little scary and confusing, but it’s not all bad. Whether you will be attending college soon, or you’re […]

January 8, 2018

Published by daysiadoug at January 8, 2018

My experience with CART at university

In September this year, I became a college student. I started with a sense of dread. I knew what I needed to do, and how to do it, but I […]

November 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 17, 2017

4 tips for driving with hearing loss

There’s a myth that deaf people can’t drive… I’m not sure why people think that. I would say that we definitely CAN drive and drive very well. Driving can be […]

November 13, 2017

Published by Editorial Staff at November 13, 2017

Watch: What’s it like to wear hearing aids at school?

What's it like to wear hearing aids at school? Skye is giving viewers an inside look of what it's like to wear hearing aids in the classroom.

October 3, 2017

Published by daysiadoug at October 3, 2017

“How can you survive college? You’re deaf!”

“How are you going to survive college?” is one of the many questions my friends asked me as my last year of high school came to a close. I laughed […]

September 27, 2017

Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at September 27, 2017

Why I was born at the perfect time to have a hearing loss

What a time to be hard of hearing. I often contemplate the fact that I was born at the right time to have a hearing loss. If I was alive […]

September 15, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at September 15, 2017

Why the Here To Hear Tour is so important to deaf teens

The Here to Hear Tour aims to break down stigmas around hearing loss that burdened me as a student and open a conversation to improve lives.

August 18, 2017

Published by daysiadoug at August 18, 2017

Teens with hearing loss: Tips for sleepovers and roommates

Even though those problems may never happen, it's helpful to set boundaries and rules when you have a hearing roommate.

August 14, 2017

Cici Gregory dancing with hearing loss phonak roger pen

Published by Kirsten Brackett at August 14, 2017

Cici hears to dance

Dancing with hearing loss is a challenge, but Cici has found solutions to hear the music.

July 7, 2017

achieving success with hearing loss speech

Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 7, 2017

High school valedictorian gives inspiring speech about achieving success with hearing loss

Catherine Parr, 2017 Valedictorian of Haldane High School, gives an inspiring speech about how small acts of kindness and support from her classmates, faculty and family, led to achieving great […]

May 11, 2017

Study: College students displaying signs of "hidden hidden hearing loss"

Published by daysiadoug at May 11, 2017

3 Tips For Deaf Teens Preparing for University

Ready to graduate high school and tackle the world as a university student with profound hearing loss?

May 3, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 3, 2017

What happened when I went to my first audiology appointment alone

Over the last 20 years of my life, audiology appointments have become a regular commitment in my life, due to my profound hearing loss. Up until I turned 18, I […]

April 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 17, 2017

The noisy car breakdown that I couldn’t hear!

As a deaf driver and as someone with little knowledge about car mechanics, I've faced a scary situation. Here's what I've learned.

January 18, 2017

Classroom tips for Teens with Hearing Loss

Published by daysiadoug at January 18, 2017

Teens with Hearing Loss: How to be an advocate for your education

Finding out what works best for you in school can be frustrating. It's hard to pinpoint what accommodations help classroom learning. Here are my tips:

January 5, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 5, 2017

10 things no one tells you about being a deaf teen

Most people think that hearing loss is associated with old age, but in fact anybody can have a hearing loss, including teenagers like me! I’m turning 20 next month, […]

December 22, 2016

Tips for going clubbing with hearing loss

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 22, 2016

Teen Life: My Deaf friends don’t like clubbing

Clubbing is a popular activity for many young adults, but after going to parties with my friends, I’ve noticed a few reasons why some of my Deaf friends don’t like […]

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