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June 26, 2020

interacting with masked police officers if you're deaf

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 26, 2020

Interacting with masked police officers when you’re deaf

It can be difficult interacting with people who are wearing face masks if you have a hearing loss. If they’re in a position of authority, it can even more stressful. […]

June 17, 2020

Working in cornfields doing fieldwork with a hearing loss

Published by Ashley McGoey at June 17, 2020

What I learned doing fieldwork with a hearing loss

When I first started college, I didn’t imagine that I would end up in cornfields doing fieldwork. However, during college I discovered digital map-making, leading me outside in the hot […]

June 15, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 15, 2020

What I’m learning from my evolving deaf identity

I was born profoundly deaf, diagnosed at 14 months of age. Being deaf is all I know. My deaf identity has remained steady over the years. But as I think […]

June 3, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at June 3, 2020

Hearing Dogs: A service dog for people with hearing loss

Hearing dogs are trained specifically to support the needs of people with severe hearing loss. Learn how much they cost and how to apply.

April 27, 2020

Published by Kayla DeGuire at April 27, 2020

Learning to overcome poor communication habits caused by my hearing loss

When I realized I learned poor communication habits caused by my hearing loss, I made an effort to break these habits and learn new and improved habits.

March 27, 2020

Published by Danielle Guth at March 27, 2020

The connection between hearing loss and anxiety

As someone who is hard of hearing and has worn hearing aids my entire life, this is what I've learned about the connection between hearing loss and anxiety.

February 24, 2020

Published by Aatish Patel at February 24, 2020

Tips for getting a haircut with hearing loss

Being deaf has its own unique set of challenges when getting a haircut. These are my top tips for getting your haircut with hearing loss.

January 28, 2020

Published by Ashley McGoey at January 28, 2020

What it is like being a hearing child of deaf parents

An old friend is a hearing child of deaf parents and sign language is his first language. This is what it was like for him to grow up with a deaf family.

January 22, 2020

Published by Kayla DeGuire at January 22, 2020

The impact of mild-moderate hearing loss is bigger than you may think

As someone with mild-moderate hearing loss, I never quite understood impacts of my hearing loss. Now I realize it has a larger impact then you might think.

January 10, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at January 10, 2020

Tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss

Working with an employee who has hearing loss can mean challenges on both sides. This is a list of tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss.

December 31, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at December 31, 2019

Hearing Loss Resolutions for 2020

As we approach the end of 2019, we’re supposed to take stock of the past year. What hearing loss resolutions do we have for the next year?

December 13, 2019

hearing loss made me a better astrologer

Published by Heather Vuchinich at December 13, 2019

How my hearing loss has made me a better astrologer

When reflecting on my profession, I've realized hearing loss has made me a better astrologer. Here are five qualities I have gained from my hearing loss.

December 12, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at December 12, 2019

What was it like being in high school with hearing loss?

Being in high school with hearing loss was a rocky journey of learning how to feel semi-comfortable in my own skin. I wanted to be cool.

December 11, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at December 11, 2019

Holiday party tips for people with hearing loss

Just because we have hearing loss shouldn’t mean that we miss out on this holiday season. With a little foresight and planning, we can have as much fun as any other […]

November 27, 2019

communicating with family at Thanksgiving

Published by Stu Nunnery at November 27, 2019

5 tips for communicating at Thanksgiving with hearing loss

Holiday celebrations bring a unique set of challenges for people with hearing loss. Communicating at Thanksgiving is made easier with some tips.

November 25, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at November 25, 2019

4 tips for working in an office with hearing loss

For many people with hearing loss, the work environment can be difficult. Perez Hilton has some tips on working in an office with hearing loss.

November 20, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at November 20, 2019

My experience in middle school with a hearing loss

The middle school years are hard for everyone. Being in middle school with a hearing loss made this period extra challenging.

November 19, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at November 19, 2019

How my hearing technology led me to be an audiologist with hearing loss

There is no other profession I could imagine myself in except audiology. Here is how I became an audiologist with hearing loss.

October 23, 2019

Published by Stu Nunnery at October 23, 2019

How I found inspiration after hearing loss to play music again

Stu Nunnery writes about finding inspiration after hearing loss. For him, it's all about the music. It inspired him before, so how did he get it back?

October 22, 2019

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at October 22, 2019

Tips for joining a book club when you have hearing loss

The next best thing to reading books is discussing them. But, as with many social activities, book clubs can be difficult to participate with a hearing loss.