Life Archives | Hearing Like Me

September 6, 2021

Published by Danielle Guth at September 6, 2021

Deaf students return to school in a pandemic world

It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here, but this year looks quite different for many. This is especially true for deaf students.

August 16, 2021

Published by Emmy Cartwright at August 16, 2021

Adjusting to new sounds on my college campus

Going to college meant dealing with situations and new sounds I hadn’t thought about before. Adjusting to these sounds can take some time.

August 11, 2021

Published by Kayla DeGuire at August 11, 2021

Why we need deaf peer support in our communities

Peer Support Specialists are making a significant impact in mental health recovery, yet there is a limited number of deaf peer support in the U.S.

June 16, 2021

Published by Beth Leipholtz at June 16, 2021

Being a deaf traveler isn’t always easy. These tips will help.

Imagine being deaf or hard of hearing, yet expected to navigate transportation as a hearing person. Being a deaf traveler isn't always easy.

June 7, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 7, 2021

Hat for cochlear implants is just the start

Every time Meghan Carey put a hat on her son Percy, his “ears” fell off. This led to her creating a hat for cochlear implants. And that’s just the start.

May 24, 2021

Published by Danielle Guth at May 24, 2021

Coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss during the pandemic

Coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss have never been more needed than right now. The pandemic has been increasingly frustrating for many deaf and hard of hearing […]

May 21, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at May 21, 2021

Managing hearing loss and mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To bring awareness to this issue, we’re addressing the research behind hearing loss and mental health. As someone with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, depression, […]

May 10, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at May 10, 2021

Religion gets increasingly accessible to the deaf community

Religion is becoming increasingly accessible to the deaf community. HearingLikeMe has curated some examples from around the globe.

May 3, 2021

video conferencing with deaf and hard of hearing

Published by Beth Leipholtz at May 3, 2021

How to be accommodating during video interviews with Deaf/HoH candidates

Setting up an accessible video conferencing with deaf and hard of hearing candidates is easy. Here is how to have a successful video interview.

March 29, 2021

Published by Janna Cowper at March 29, 2021

Living between deaf and hearing worlds

I have been hard of hearing all my life. For a long time, I felt like I lived in between deaf and hearing worlds. I could never be part of […]

March 12, 2021

Published by richardcaspinall at March 12, 2021

The importance of captions and how they can improve

Whether you call them captions or subtitles, they can be frustrating. When my wife lost her hearing, I experienced the importance of captions firsthand.

March 8, 2021

online meetings easier for people with hearing loss

Published by Angie at March 8, 2021

Online meetings are easier for people with hearing loss

Since the start of the pandemic, many of us have increased our use of video conferencing. Much has been written by hearing people about a phenomenon called Zoom fatigue, but […]

February 24, 2021

decision to get a cochlear implant for your baby

Published by Beth Leipholtz at February 24, 2021

Making the decision to get cochlear implants for your baby

While every family is different, deciding to get a cochlear implant for your baby can be difficult. Here's how we made the decision.

February 12, 2021

adaptations in a deaf-hearing relationship

Published by Katie Norton at February 12, 2021

5 adaptations to make in a deaf-hearing relationship

Successful relationships involve compromise and understanding. In the case of couples where one person has hearing loss, this is even more important. I have bilateral severe to profound hearing loss […]

February 12, 2021

asking someone with hearing loss on a date

Published by richardcaspinall at February 12, 2021

How to ask someone with hearing loss on a date

You're trying to pluck up the courage to ask someone on a first date. If you're thinking of asking someone with hearing loss on a date, here are some tips.

February 1, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at February 1, 2021

Accessible emergency services around the world

What if you can't pick up the phone in an emergency? Hearing Like Me looks at what some countries are doing to make emergency services accessible.

January 20, 2021

supporting a loved one with hearing loss

Published by richardcaspinall at January 20, 2021

What not to say to someone with hearing loss

My own experiences with my wife, who has sensorineural hearing loss, has led me to some insights supporting a loved one with hearing loss.

January 4, 2021

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at January 4, 2021

What is Musical Ear Syndrome?

Imagine having a song stuck in your head, but worse. That will give you a sense of what Musical Ear Syndrome is like.

January 1, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at January 1, 2021

Hearing Loss Resolutions for 2021

As we ring in the New Year, it’s a time to reflect back on the past year and look forward to what’s to come. While much of 2020 was beyond […]

December 23, 2020

Published by Danielle Guth at December 23, 2020

This online course will teach you how to communicate with deaf people

To learn about the difference communication methods for people with hearing loss, "The Better Connect Academy" offers a one-hour virtual course.

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