November 5, 2021
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Meet deaf opera singer Joan Tenaglia

After opera singer Joan Tenaglia was diagnosed with hearing loss at age 44 she went through a series of failed solutions. At the brink of giving up, Tenaglia turned to […]
May 14, 2021
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How hearing aids made a difference for Krister Nordin

Krister Nordin, former Swedish football player, didn’t address his hearing issues until after he retired, but once he did, he realized that getting hearing aids made a difference in many […]
April 8, 2019
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Do’s and Don’t’s of Going to a Concert with Hearing Loss

Music is one of my favorite things. Having hearing loss doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a concert.
September 11, 2017
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Community Spotlight: Brittany stays active with her Phonak hearing aids, ComPilot

  Like many children with hearing loss, Brittany Kaplan knew how to fake it. Even as a five-year-old, before her hearing loss was diagnosed, she was terrified of getting her […]
August 9, 2017

The Month I Suddenly Went Deaf

Nobody tells you how hard it is going to be to lose your hearing. My experience with sudden hearing loss has been a journey.
August 4, 2017
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Teen set to sail the Pacific with hearing aids

Oliver Howe is not your typical 14-year-old. He is a talented musician and sailor… who also has hearing loss.  The New Zealand teen recently embarked a sail boat with his family for […]
June 26, 2017
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The ComPilot Chronicles: John Mayer, God and Me

D.J. Demers has been using hearing technology for 27 years. His talks about his latest hearing aids and Phonak ComPilot.
May 15, 2017
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Connecting my hearing aids to technology

As a young adult, I’m constantly using my phone and computer to communicate and stay connected with the world, so of course I expect my hearing aids to be compatible with […]
May 10, 2017
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How a deaf creative director uses technology to achieve his dreams

Peter is completely deaf in one ear and have about 35-40 percent hearing in the other ear, but is fully equipped with hearing technology.
February 1, 2017

How video chat can transform relationships for people with hearing loss

As someone with single-sided hearing loss, video chat has transformed my relationships. Video chat allows you to lip-read or use sign language.
December 15, 2016
What is it like to be a deaf teen?

What is it like to be a deaf teen?

Ellie walks us through a typical day and shares the challenges, perks and communication preferences for a deaf teenager.
December 13, 2016
Gift ideas for Hearing Aid Users

Practical Gift Ideas for Hearing Aid Users

When it comes to giving gifts for people with hearing loss, there are two ways to go – practical gifts, things the recipient will find useful but wouldn’t necessarily buy for […]
February 22, 2016
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After hearing loss, Katherine Bouton finds new purpose in life

Stu Nunnery talks to Katherine Bouton, best selling Hearing Loss author, former editor at the New York Times and member of the Board of Trustees of the Hearing Loss Association of America.
December 11, 2015

America’s Deaf Top Model and Deafness’ “Cultural Moment”

Deaf man wins America's Next Top Model, Broadway musicals and Santas turn to sign language