Media Archives | Hearing Like Me

August 20, 2021

Published by Beth Tingle at August 20, 2021

Deaf photographers around the world

While spoken and sign languages create foreign barriers between cultures, the language of photography is universal. Here are a few deaf photographers are using that language to articulate a story […]

May 5, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at May 5, 2021

“Padapillo,” a children’s book about late onset hearing loss

Padapillo, a children’s book about late onset hearing loss, is hitting bookshelves just in time for Better Speech and Hearing Month.

April 27, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at April 27, 2021

The Oscars, the night that divided the deaf community

Considering that cinemas were closed during the past year due to the Covid pandemic, the 93rd Academy Awards were still a lavish affair – even if the invited celebrities were […]

April 9, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at April 9, 2021

TikTok, Instagram now have auto captions

In a long-awaited move for accessibility, social media platforms TikTok and Instagram now have auto captioning

April 9, 2021

Published by Angie at April 9, 2021

Interview with author Samantha Baines of ‘Harriet Versus the Galaxy’

Award-winning comedian, actor, and Phonak hEARo, Samantha Baines takes readers on an intergalactic adventure in her new book, Harriet Versus the Galaxy. The story follows a girl whose hearing aid is […]

April 7, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at April 7, 2021

Introducing the first deaf Black character in a video game

The gaming world now has an achievement unlocked. The first deaf Black character has been cast in a video game!

March 5, 2021

Published by Ashley McGoey at March 5, 2021

Meet the 9-year-old who published a book about hearing loss

When a nine-year-old fourth grader in Wisconsin experienced sudden hearing loss, she wrote a book about it.

September 28, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at September 28, 2020

Deaf Fun Facts You Need to Know

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month this September, we’ve gathered a list of some of the most interesting Deaf Fun Facts for you to know. Have you ever played trivia […]

July 6, 2020

video accessibility tips for video editors and creators

Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 6, 2020

4 camera tips to improve video accessibility

While closed captions are very important there are more ways you can improve video accessibility. Video editor, Kyle Wilson shares his top tips.

May 13, 2020

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 13, 2020

Meet Jazzy Whipps, a Deaf YouTuber from the UK

Jasmine Whipps, best known as Jazzy, started her YouTube channel just over five years ago. Now the 20-year-old from the UK has over 200,000 subscribers. She’s a deaf YouTuber and […]

March 18, 2020

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 18, 2020

Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss

Need something new to watch? YouTube is becoming increasingly popular, with the rise of deaf vloggers. Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss.

January 29, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at January 29, 2020

WIN a signed copy of Jennifer Pastiloff’s ‘On Being Human’

HearingLikeMe has partnered with deaf author Jennifer Pastiloff for a signed book giveaway of her latest book, "On Being Human."

January 2, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at January 2, 2020

January Book Club: Four Days with Kenny Tedford

The HearingLikeMe team loves supporting #deaftalent and learning about the different perspectives of people who are living their lives fully, despite their hearing loss. To celebrate our challenges and expand […]

November 5, 2019

El deafo - books for kids with hearing loss

Published by Editorial Staff at November 5, 2019

Book Review: ‘El Deafo’ graphic novel helps kids gain confidence with hearing loss

"El Deafo" is a graphic novel that follows the story of Cece, a bunny, who gains confidence with herself as she grows up with hearing loss.

October 1, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at October 1, 2019

October Book Club: ‘El Deafo’ by Cece Bell

We're already on the third book of the Hearing Like Me Book Club, and this month's pick is "El Deafo," a graphic novel by CeCe Bell.

September 27, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 27, 2019

This mom was inspired by her son to write a children’s book about hearing loss

Illustrated children’s books are special to Angeliki Pedersen. They helped her learn English when she immigrated at age 24 from Greece. And when her second son was diagnosed with hearing […]

September 26, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at September 26, 2019

Deaf representation is lacking. This is why it matters

We consume different forms of media and entertainment, which his affects our place in the world from a young age, especially when we don’t see people like ourselves represented. As […]

September 17, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 17, 2019

Haben Girma: The story of a Deafblind trailblazer

She has climbed icebergs in Alaska, used a radial arm saw, helped build a school in Mali, and faced a bull in Eritrea. All of this, despite being Deafblind. But […]

August 6, 2019

Published by morgansnook at August 6, 2019

Novel ‘Siren Plays Zeperno’ tells the story of a deaf gamer

Imagine a place where people with a wide range of abilities come together to play an online card-based role-playing game. That’s the core of author Geoff O’Brien’s new novel, “Siren […]

June 5, 2019

Published by Aatish Patel at June 5, 2019

Deaf gamer Danik Soudakoff talks streaming, signing and never giving up

Deaf gamer Danik Soudakoff isn’t just a fan of video games. He also strives to improve the games he loves by making them more accessible for other gamers with hearing […]

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