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August 21, 2019

Published by Madeline Brinkmann at August 21, 2019

Back to School Hearing Loss Checklist

Going back to school is an exciting time as it’s a chance to start anew. Of course with new classes, that means new teachers and going through the dreaded “this […]

August 19, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 19, 2019

These PowerPoint presentations make it easy to explain hearing loss at school

Going back to school is an exciting time that includes a lot of new changes for both students and the parents. But when a student with hearing loss enters into […]

August 15, 2019

Published by Madeline Brinkmann at August 15, 2019

What I wish I had known about university accessibility as a student with hearing loss

The transition from high school to university is one of the most exciting yet terrifying experiences. I remember lying awake with jittering nerves uncertain about venturing into the unknown. The […]

July 31, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at July 31, 2019

Studying Abroad with a Hearing Loss

Studying abroad with a hearing loss was never a dream of mine. I took Spanish all throughout high school. It was reasonably easy for me, but the idea of residing […]

July 11, 2019

mild-moderate hearing loss often get overlooked

Published by Kayla DeGuire at July 11, 2019

How mild-moderate hearing loss often is overlooked in the classroom

People with mild to moderate hearing loss often get overlooked and tend to not have intervention services. This can significantly impact classroom performance. Karen Putz once said, “A little hearing […]

April 30, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at April 30, 2019

Learning a Foreign Language with Hearing Loss

It isn’t easy to learn a foreign language with hearing loss. But I haven’t let it stop me. Around the world, it is common to meet individuals with the ability […]

March 24, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at March 24, 2019

Tips for troubleshooting hearing technology at school

Over the years I have had a lot of experience with troubleshooting hearing technology at school. Sometimes it’s my own, and sometimes the FM system provided by the school requires […]

January 3, 2019

Published by Angela Pelosi at January 3, 2019

3 Phonak classroom resources you should know about

Over 20 years ago I started my journey as a pediatric audiologist and was fortunate to work in one of the few multidisciplinary centers that had teachers of the deaf […]

September 8, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at September 8, 2018

Two moms of children with hearing loss create Instagram account to help others learn sign language

Meagan Ackerman and Lana Wilson, are two mothers both raising children with hearing loss. The two mothers met on social media and decided to join together to create an account to […]

June 5, 2018

Published by markbarnard at June 5, 2018

Tips for teaching with hearing loss

Being a teacher with hearing loss gives you a unique opportunity to teach students about empathy and hearing loss awareness from a young age. As a now-former Deaf teacher, I […]

May 8, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at May 8, 2018

New Professor Hallux videos are a fun way to teach children about hearing loss

When you are a child with hearing loss, sometimes understanding exactly what hearing loss is can be difficult. Phonak partnered with UK radio station Fun Kids Live, to create educational YouTube […]

March 14, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at March 14, 2018

How children with hearing loss can hear 5,300 more words every day

Did you know that children need to hear approximately 45 million words by age four to be ready for school? In fact, research shows that the more words child hear […]

February 12, 2018

Published by Melissa Hyder at February 12, 2018

Why you should know the history of special education

Today, there are many supports that are legally in place to accommodate students with hearing loss, but that wasn’t always the case. If we were to travel back in time […]

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 […]

February 2, 2018

Published by Lucie Herridge at February 2, 2018

Has my son’s cochlear implant helped him learn words faster than a hearing child?

There has been some research lately that has revealed the possibility that children with cochlear implants are learning words faster than children with no hearing problems. It has got me […]

January 29, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 29, 2018

5 tips for to prepare for a sign language exam

Got a Sign Language exam coming up? Any exam can be nerve-wracking, but language exams can be tough because they might mean more than just a paper and pen. Here […]

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 […]

October 30, 2017

Published by Melissa Hyder at October 30, 2017

Tips for teaching a preschooler with hearing loss

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Teachers are amazing. Their ability to juggle multiple levels and abilities of students […]

October 24, 2017

Published by Melissa Hyder at October 24, 2017

How I teach self-advocacy to my hard of hearing children

When you think of your child, what do you dream for them in the future? A strong, independent, successful adult is most likely embedded into what you want for your child […]

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