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October 13, 2017

Published by Melissa Hyder at October 13, 2017

“What’s in your ears?”: How we answer questions about our children’s hearing aids

Growing up wearing hearing aids, my children heard the question, “What is in your ears?” more times than we can count. The question typically comes from a curious child or […]

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 22, 2017

Published by Editorial Staff at September 22, 2017

This is how to get FREE hearing technology at your university

Many college students with hearing loss don't have the tools to hear clearly in the classroom. Here's how to get a free roger pen for university students.

September 12, 2017

Published by Melissa Hyder at September 12, 2017

4 tips for preparing your deaf child for the school year

Feelings of excitement of the new school year are here, but covering the excitement is a blanket of nerves. I am sure most parents are celebrating the added hours of […]

September 1, 2017

Published by Jill von Büren at September 1, 2017

Deaf comedian’s epic road trip to break down hearing loss stigmas

D.J. Demers is ready to break down stigmas around hearing loss through the power of laughter. The Here to Hear Tour begins in October

August 16, 2017

classroom resources for students with hearing loss

Published by daysiadoug at August 16, 2017

Trying out real time captioning in the classroom

A few weeks ago I did a campus visit at the college I'll be attending. While I was there, I got the chance to try out a real time captioning program called CART.

August 15, 2017

Published by Lucie Herridge at August 15, 2017

Thinking About Schools for my Deaf Child

My son will start school in September 2018, which for some may seem quite far away, but the time to pick a school is fast approaching and I just don’t […]

August 7, 2017

Published by Karen Putz at August 7, 2017

Studying with Hearing Loss: Why Communication Access Matters

Deaf and hard of hearing students are missing chunks of information from their instruction and educational experience. Here's how to help:

July 17, 2017

Published by Melissa Hyder at July 17, 2017

5 Ways to Teach Children about Hearing Loss to Discourage Bullying

Kids will be kids, and bullies sometimes exist. But how can you protect your children? Is there a way, as a parent, to deal with bullying of kids with hearing […]

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 […]

July 5, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 5, 2017

Mom writes children’s book about hearing aids: Max and His Hearing Aids

Emily Mikoski, mother of Max, author of Max and His Hearing Aids, wrote a children’s book based off of her son’s experiences to provide a resource for families who are […]

May 29, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 29, 2017

4 Benefits of Speech Pathology for Children with Hearing Loss

When my hearing loss was first diagnosed my communication was already delayed. My speech language pathologist helped me get back on track.

May 22, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 22, 2017

3 Tips for Learning a Language With Hearing Loss

Learning a language is hard, especially for those with hearing-loss who rely on lip-reading. Here are some tips to succeed.

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 2, 2017

Published by daysiadoug at May 2, 2017

4 Tips for Teachers on Helping Deaf Students Succeed

May 2nd is Thank a Teacher Day! I’d like to say a huge thank you to my 11th grade English teacher, for being understanding, helpful and genuinely kind. Although I […]

March 31, 2017

Published by Jill von Büren at March 31, 2017

How to fight for the best education for your deaf child

When your child is first diagnosed with hearing loss, some of the first thoughts are often about their educational development. Will your deaf child be able to speak? What about […]

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:

December 1, 2016

Published by daysiadoug at December 1, 2016

3 (More) Tips for Communicating with Teachers as a Deaf Teen

Being a deaf student in high school can be frustrating. If you’re lucky, you’ll have teachers who understand your needs. But sometimes, you may encounter teachers who don’t have patience for […]

October 28, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 28, 2016

Don’t be Awkward Around People with Disabilities… H.I.D.E.!

Sometimes people feel awkward around people with disabilities like hearing loss. Here's what you can do.

September 20, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at September 20, 2016

Study: College students displaying signs of “hidden hearing loss”

A study links noise exposure in young adults and difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments.

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