November 12, 2021
deaf patients of doctors

Do’s and don’ts for medical practitioners of deaf patients

I started wearing hearing aids in my mid-20’s. I’ve often struggled with the simplest of things like seeking medical care. You’d think healthcare providers would be more supportive, or at […]
November 8, 2021

How I discovered my deaf identity

I've had hearing loss my entire life, but always felt like something was missing. I recently discovered my deaf identity.
October 29, 2021
Trunk or Treat with a hearing loss

Trunk or Treat with a hearing loss

Hearing Like Me shares some tips for Trunk or Treat with a hearing loss. Being in dark situations with your kids can be frustrating.
October 27, 2021
domestic abuse in the deaf community

Dealing with domestic abuse in the deaf community

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, as well as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although sensitive topics, these are important issues that impact many individuals. Domestic abuse in the deaf community […]
October 6, 2021

Disclosing your hearing loss is not one size fits all

Disclosing your hearing loss is a personal choice. I like to disclose my hearing loss immediately. It gets the awkwardness of it out of the way, states my communications needs […]
September 27, 2021
technology for deaf students

Ask Anna: What is the best FM system for schools?

What is the best technology for deaf students? In my mind, for both of my children, Phonak Roger is the only option in the classroom.
September 6, 2021
deaf students

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
college with hearing loss

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
deaf peer support

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
deaf traveler

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
hat for cochlear implants

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
coping and self-care tips for people with hearing loss

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
mental health and hearing loss

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
religion accessible for deaf community

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

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
between deaf and hearing worlds

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
importance of captions

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

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

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

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 […]