September 23, 2021
human rights
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, […]
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July 5, 2021
smart glasses
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at July 5, 2021

Smart glasses for the deaf and hard of hearing

Speech-to-text apps are useful, but they’re not conducive to conversation. Having to look up and down or back and forth at the app and the speaker can be physically exhausting. […]
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January 11, 2021
history of closed captioning Emerson Romero
Published by Catalleya Storm at January 11, 2021

Emerson Romero, pioneer of closed captioning

The history of closed captioning can be tracked back to Emerson Romero, a deaf silent film actor, who sought a change in films.
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May 13, 2020
Deaf YouTuber
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 13, 2020

Meet Jazzy Whipps, a Deaf YouTuber from the UK

Jasmine Whipps, best known as Jazzy, started her YouTube channel just over five years ago. Now the 20-year-old from the UK has over 200,000 subscribers. She’s a deaf YouTuber and […]
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March 25, 2020
video conferencing platforms for hearing loss
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at March 25, 2020

A guide to group video calling apps for hearing loss

As more areas close down during the pandemic, our world is becoming increasingly virtual. What group video calling apps for hearing loss are the best?
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November 14, 2019
movie theaters should have open captions
Published by Ellie Warren at November 14, 2019

What we can learn about open captions from this small movie theater

People who are deaf and hard of hearing often avoid movie theaters because of inadequate captioning. More theaters should have open captions.
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December 21, 2018
holidays
Published by PR Hilton at December 21, 2018

Tips for preparing for the holidays if you have hearing loss

As the holidays promise us a welcome return for all those things we enjoy so much, perhaps it’s time to spare a thought for a bit of planning. The holiday […]
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December 19, 2018
accessible to the deaf
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at December 19, 2018

Microsoft, Skype, and Alexa aim to be more accessible to the deaf

With technology exploding at a rapid pace, it’s taken a while for accessibility to catch up. The last several months, however, have seen positive changes in the right direction. Presentation […]
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December 14, 2016
#hearinglosshour
Published by Angie at December 14, 2016

#HearingLossHour: Accessibility, hearing loss and the Arts

Facilitated by one of our Hearing Like Me bloggers, and supported by Phonak, #Hearinglosshour, is one hour a month devoted to discussions about living with hearing loss. It takes place […]
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September 28, 2016
deaf gamer petitions for subtitles
Published by daysiadoug at September 28, 2016

Why subtitles are important for deaf gamers

Video games are a second home for me. Ever since I was little I enjoyed immersing myself in a mystical world, taking part in a grand adventure.  Even more so, […]
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January 22, 2016
Published by Stu Nunnery at January 22, 2016

Musicians with hearing loss: Q&A with Wendy Cheng

If you’re a musician, the probability that you’ll develop hearing loss is staggering. Approximately 30-40% of pop/rock musicians and 50-60% of classical musicians suffer from some degree of hearing loss, […]
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