Hearing loss awareness Archives

September 23, 2021

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at September 23, 2021

Human rights for the deaf

This month we’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Month, an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), which corresponds with International Week of the Deaf People 2021. Today, Sept. 23, […]

July 26, 2021

Published by Danielle Guth at July 26, 2021

What Disability Pride Month means for the deaf community

July is Disability Pride Month. Many of us in the deaf community have a strong sense of disability pride. Hearing Like Me takes a look at what Disability Pride Month […]

July 12, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at July 12, 2021

Watch: Understanding Tinnitus with Dr. Ben, Aud.

Dr. Ben is an audiologist who is using YouTube and tele-health to educate and support people with a very important hearing issue: tinnitus.

April 12, 2021

Published by Sofia Sans at April 12, 2021

Sign languages around the world

Did you know that there could be 300 distinct sign languages, not even counting dialects! Hearing Like Me takes a look at sign languages around the world.

December 30, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at December 30, 2020

Why sign language should be an official language

An estimated 1% of the total population is born Deaf, and most likely, learns and speaks a signed language. But with more than 200 versions of sign language worldwide, there is […]

October 21, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at October 21, 2020

How the Deaf community are preserving Auslan

Did you know there are an estimated 300 different types of sign language around the world? Sign language is not restricted to one single form. Rather, we have different sign […]

July 17, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at July 17, 2020

Hearing Loss Simulator: Understanding mild and moderate hearing loss

We’ve put together a group of audio files that simulate what someone with sensorineural hearing loss is able to hear in specific contexts.

June 2, 2020

Causes of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL)

Published by Stu Nunnery at June 2, 2020

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Causes, diagnosis and treatment

When Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) strikes, it’s a medical emergency that needs immediate attention. SSHL is when you suddenly lose hearing.

June 1, 2020

Published by Ellie Parfitt at June 1, 2020

How to learn sign language

In the hearing loss community, sign language is one of the major forms of communication used. Here are some tips to learn the language!

March 13, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at March 13, 2020

What an audiogram says about your hearing loss

An audiogram provides a visual picture of how your individual hearing loss impacts access to sound. Commonly used is an audiogram with a "speech banana."

December 19, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at December 19, 2019

10 hearing loss stories that defined 2019

From #deaftalent to better representation in media and accessibility gaining more awareness, these are the top hearing loss stories of 2019.

October 31, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at October 31, 2019

The hearing aid emoji is here!

The long-awaited hearing aid emoji is finally here! The hearing aid emoji, a person signing “deaf” and other disability emojis were released yesterday.

October 30, 2019

Published by isaacdoty at October 30, 2019

A guide for your next audiology appointment

During this audiology awareness month, Phonak teen Isaac tells us his top tips for making the most out of his audiology appointments.

September 30, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at September 30, 2019

Halloween Photo Contest with HearingLikeMe!

Hearing technology is nothing to be scared about. That’s why HearingLikeMe is teaming up with Phonak to celebrate our hearing loss this Halloween, with a photo contest that could have […]

September 18, 2019

Published by Ashley Derrington at September 18, 2019

How to participate in Deaf Awareness Month 2019!

Did you know that September is International Deaf Awareness Month also known as deaf awareness month? Here's what to know about deaf awareness month 2019.

September 16, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at September 16, 2019

5 ways restaurants can be more deaf-friendly

In a recent viral video, a deaf customer at a fast-food restaurant was denied service, after claiming they couldn’t order though the drive-though ordering system. In the video, which includes […]

August 13, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 13, 2019

Nyle DiMarco spreads deaf awareness on TV show ‘What Would You Do?’

Have you ever faced discrimination in a public place just because of your hearing loss? After several discriminatory acts made it into the news headlines recently, Deaf activist and model […]

July 17, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at July 17, 2019

Hearing loss terms you need to know

If you're not familiar with the d/Deaf community, some hearing loss terms might cause you some confusion. Here's a list of terms you need to know.

July 9, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at July 9, 2019

What caused my hearing loss?

Age-related hearing loss can be caused by numerous factors. What caused my hearing loss? It can be largely contributed to listening to loud music.

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