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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June 23, 2021
McDonald's deaf customer service
Published by PR Hilton at June 23, 2021

Can I take your order? How restaurants can better handle deaf customers

How can restaurants be more accessible for the D/deaf and hard of hearing, and what can we do as customers to help make those changes?
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June 7, 2021
hat for cochlear implants
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 7, 2021

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.
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May 27, 2021
deaf people in politics
Published by Janna Cowper at May 27, 2021

9 influential deaf people in politics around the world

Deaf people around the world are making their mark in the political arena. Hearing Like Me takes a look at some deaf people in politics.
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May 10, 2021
religion accessible for deaf community
Published by PR Hilton at May 10, 2021

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.
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May 5, 2021
late onset hearing loss
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at May 5, 2021

“Padapillo,” a children’s book about late onset hearing loss

Padapillo, a children’s book about late onset hearing loss, is hitting bookshelves just in time for Better Speech and Hearing Month.
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April 23, 2021
aspiring deaf psychologist
Published by Ashley Derrington at April 23, 2021

Interview with aspiring deaf psychologist Danielle Guth

We love it when people share their hearing loss stories with us. Our community often provides comfort, encouragement, inspiration and support for others in similar situations. Recently we connected with […]
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April 16, 2021
"Scandal!" cast its first deaf actor
Published by Beth Leipholtz at April 16, 2021

South African soap “Scandal!” cast its first deaf actor

The South African soap "Scandal!" cast its first deaf actor. Nineteen-year-old deaf actor Mxolisi Nodom is joining the cast. 
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April 12, 2021
sign languages around the world
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.
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April 5, 2021
deaf travel host
Published by PR Hilton at April 5, 2021

Interview with deaf travel host Alana Nichols

Deaf travel host Alana Nichols has done it again. Her award-winning travel show Follow Alana has delighted viewers and critics alike. Its new season was just released and looks to be […]
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April 2, 2021
Phonak hEARo and children's book author
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 2, 2021

Meet Phonak hEARo and children’s book author, April Riccio

Phonak hEARo and children’s book author April Riccio has released a UK edition of her latest book, Pickles in Paris, A True Story. Hearing Like Me talked with the author […]
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March 29, 2021
between deaf and hearing worlds
Published by Janna Cowper at March 29, 2021

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 […]
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March 22, 2021
experiences with Phonak Roger
Published by Isabella Candanosa at March 22, 2021

Our experiences with Phonak Roger

Part of what makes Phonak hearing technology unique is the way it uses assistive devices to tackle challenging listening situations. One of these hearing devices is the Phonak Roger system. […]
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March 15, 2021
history of hearing aids
Published by PR Hilton at March 15, 2021

A brief history of hearing aids

When we think of hearing aids today, a certain set of images readily come to mind. Maybe it’s an oversized, beige-colored hearing aid that your grandma wears, or it’s a […]
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March 8, 2021
Abigail Heringer first deaf contestant on The Bachelor
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at March 8, 2021

Interview with Abigail Heringer from ‘The Bachelor’

As Season 25 of ‘The Bachelor’ draws to a close, a few fan favorites have emerged. One of them is Abigail Heringer, the first deaf contestant the show has ever […]
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February 24, 2021
decision to get a cochlear implant for your baby
Published by Beth Leipholtz at February 24, 2021

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.
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February 10, 2021
deaf scientist
Published by Isabella Candanosa at February 10, 2021

Interview with deaf scientist Anna Krauss

A deaf scientist with a mission, Anna Krauss doesn’t want to be the only deaf person in the STEM field. It’s an area that’s rapidly changing, she says. In the […]
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February 1, 2021
accessible emergency services
Published by Catalleya Storm at February 1, 2021

Accessible emergency services around the world

What if you can't pick up the phone in an emergency? Hearing Like Me looks at what some countries are doing to make emergency services accessible.
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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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January 8, 2021
Abigail Heringer first deaf contestant on The Bachelor
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at January 8, 2021

My take on the first deaf contestant on ‘The Bachelor’ – Week 1

The 25th season of The Bachelor, which aired on January 4, 2021, has a few firsts for the franchise. One of them includes the first deaf contestant.
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