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October 21, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at October 21, 2017

New movie ‘Wonderstruck’ shines spotlight on deaf culture

What is it like to have a father who doesn’t know how to empathize or sympathize with a child’s deafness? That’s the base of a new movie called Wonderstruck, which […]

October 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 17, 2017

Is this the future of accessibility in the theatre for deaf people?

Theatre trips can be difficult with a hearing loss, but will these revolutionary caption glasses technology be the start of an on-demand accessible experience for deaf people? As I was […]

September 8, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at September 8, 2017

Deaf Short Film Festival highlights deaf talent and bridges the gap between deaf and hearing communities

Ready to see some deaf talent? This weekend there is a deaf short film festival in Wellington, New Zealand. Not only is it showcasing New Zealand’s deaf talent, but also […]

July 21, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 21, 2017

Short film ‘The Silent Child’ premieres in August to raise deaf awareness

The Silent Child is a short film based on a true story about a deaf child. It is written by Rachel Shenton (as seen on Switched at Birth) and was […]

July 11, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 11, 2017

Deaf comedian D.J. Demers will perform on Conan July 13

D.J. Demers will return to Conan to perform stand-up comedy July 13 on TBS at 11 PM ET (Eastern Time). D.J. Demers is a deaf comedian from Toronto, Canada and […]

April 12, 2017

Published by Jill von Büren at April 12, 2017

Deaf moviegoers say cinemas aren’t accessible after being turned away from ‘Beauty and the Beast’

A group of deaf and hard of hearing patrons were recently left without access to a viewing of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” after the theater allegedly declined to turn […]

March 6, 2017

Published by Editorial Staff at March 6, 2017

La La Land sound mixer uses Phonak’s earpieces

Phonak’s ultra-discreet in-ear monitors helped the makers of multi-Oscar-winning La La Land weave its stunning soundtrack deep into the film, according to its sound mixer Steve A. Morrow. Morrow, along […]

February 27, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 27, 2017

Why I’m petitioning for more subtitled movies in cinemas

My aim is to work with cinemas in the UK to provide more reasonable subtitled cinema showings for deaf people.

January 2, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 2, 2017

#DeafTalent: Q&A with Deaf filmmaker, Jules Dameron

An Interview with Deaf film maker and director, Jules Dameron, who led the #DeafTalent movement.

December 12, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at December 12, 2016

Deaf Indian Boy Wows Judges on ‘Super Dancer’

A deaf Indian boy leaves the judges and audience in tears on an Indian Hindi reality dance television series, 'Super Dancer.'

December 7, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 7, 2016

Why cinemas should follow accessibility regulations

Does your cinema follow accessibility regulations? A while back, I wrote a blog post about my experiences at the cinema with my hearing loss. Since then, it’s sad to say I’ve […]

November 21, 2016

Is an Audiologist a Doctor? Married to Medicine Houston

Published by Stacey Rich at November 21, 2016

Is an Audiologist a Doctor? Analyzing the ‘Married to Medicine’ debate

The reality TV show “Married to Medicine Houston,” recently exposed an interesting question: Is an audiologist a doctor?

October 26, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at October 26, 2016

Ellen Chats with Deaf, Blind High School Football Player

A deaf, blind high school varsity football shares how he overcomes obstacles to follow his passions.

June 8, 2016

Published by Editorial Staff at June 8, 2016

The secret star of George Clooney’s “Money Monster”

The new Hollywood blockbuster “Money Monster“ stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts – but it may also feature one of Phonak’s most popular products in a key supporting role… Throughout […]

May 25, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at May 25, 2016

Deaf model wins “Dancing with the Stars”

Nyle DiMarco, a deaf model who rose to fame when he was crowned “America’s Next Top Model,” once again proved that not only can Deaf people do anything, but they can […]

March 18, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at March 18, 2016

Real Housewives star gets Phonak CROS hearing aid

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathryn Edwards has been deaf in one ear for 18 years, and previously went through life missing out of a lot of conversations, until she got […]

March 7, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 7, 2016

My fight to make cinemas deaf-friendly

Until recently, I only went to the cinema two or three times a year. Going to watch a movie at the theater has always been a ‘luxury’ for me. With my […]

December 11, 2015

Published by Editorial Staff at December 11, 2015

America’s Deaf Top Model and Deafness’ “Cultural Moment”

Deaf man wins America's Next Top Model, Broadway musicals and Santas turn to sign language

November 21, 2014

Published by Christina Lisk at November 21, 2014

Hearing Things and Horror Movies

When I was thirteen years old, I loved horror movies. The scarier, the better. Bring on the bloodbath, and the ghosts and the ghouls. The louder you could scream, the […]

September 6, 2014

Published by Christina Lisk at September 6, 2014

Children of a Lesser God, Children of a Different Choice

“Do you think that we could find a place that we can meet, not in silence and not in sound?” James Leeds (William Hurt), a speech teacher, presents this question […]

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