October 3, 2022
cochlear implants are beneficial
Published by Abigail Russell at October 3, 2022

Cochlear implants are beneficial for deaf children with developmental delays

A recent article in Pediatrics reported that cochlear implants are beneficial for children with deafness and developmental delays. 
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May 9, 2022
genetic test for deafness
Published by PR Hilton at May 9, 2022

New genetic test for deafness launches in the UK

A genetic test for deafness could save around 180 babies per year from a future of profound deafness triggered by a popular antibiotic.
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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 […]
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February 4, 2021
deaf bachelorette
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at February 4, 2021

Why serious conversations about deafness on ‘The Bachelor’ are important

Abigail Heringer, the deaf bachelorette, is still vying for Matt James’ heart. She has a serious conversation with Matt about her deafness.
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March 5, 2020
wearing my hearing aids
Published by PR Hilton at March 5, 2020

How my life changed when I wore my hearing aids

C.M. King is a natural introvert with tinnitus and hearing loss who became an architect. Wearing hearing aids changed her life.
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January 9, 2020
deaf story
Published by Stu Nunnery at January 9, 2020

How to tell your deaf story for the world to see and hear

Everyone with a hearing loss has a tale to tell. Telling your deaf story to others in a public way isHave you ever been told to do so?
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July 25, 2019
why you should get a hearing test
Published by PR Hilton at July 25, 2019

Not having a hearing test could be dangerous

If you're in denial about possible hearing loss, you could be putting yourself in danger. Avoiding a hearing test could also be risking the lives of others.
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June 18, 2019
cochlear implants
Published by Editorial Staff at June 18, 2019

Cochlear Implants

Often described as a “more powerful hearing aid,” cochlear implants have come a long way in terms of technology and acceptance by the hearing loss community since their debut in […]
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May 17, 2019
no one warned me about hearing loss
Published by PR Hilton at May 17, 2019

What I wish I knew about hearing loss

Becoming hard of hearing was a complete surprise for me when it happened. It wasn’t a thing I had expected or even thought about. No one warned me about hearing […]
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April 10, 2019
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 10, 2019

The Architecture of Deafness

  Through the architecture of deafness, we learn much about deafness itself. Jeffrey Mansfield, design director for Boston-based MASS Design Group, is one of a number of culturally Deaf designers […]
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February 22, 2019
children's deafness
Published by Editorial Staff at February 22, 2019

Reflecting our children’s deafness diagnosis

When Melissa and Matt Hyder first learned that their son was born with hearing loss, they were, like many parents, surprised.  With 90 percent of deaf and hard-of-hearing children born […]
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September 8, 2018
reactions to hearing loss
Published by PR Hilton at September 8, 2018

How my friends reacted when they found out about my hearing loss

Since becoming a hearing aid wearer and learning that I am at least partially deaf, I have begun to understand my friends reactions to hearing loss, both before my diagnosis […]
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July 30, 2018
reactions to hearing loss
Published by PR Hilton at July 30, 2018

How my friends reacted to my hearing loss

  Since becoming a hearing aid wearer and learning that I am at least partially deaf, I have begun to understand my friends reactions to hearing loss, both before my […]
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March 16, 2018
Oscher Günsberg's hearing loss
Published by Kirsten Brackett at March 16, 2018

The Bachelor host: ‘I’m not rude, I’m deaf’

Osher Günsberg, the 43-year-old host of Austrailia’s The Bachelor, has been opening up about the communication challenges he has with his hearing loss, revealing more about his hearing loss journey.  During an […]
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October 21, 2017
Published by Kirsten Brackett at October 21, 2017

New movie ‘Wonderstruck’ shines spotlight on deaf culture

What is it like to have a father who doesn’t know how to empathize or sympathize with a child’s deafness? That’s the base of a new movie called Wonderstruck, which […]
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November 23, 2016
Published by Angie Aspinall at November 23, 2016

Easy Tips to Survive Family Gatherings if you have Hearing Loss

  Loud TVs, screaming children, family talking over each other. Holidays can be tough for those with hearing loss. So what are the best tips to survive family gatherings? We […]
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February 18, 2016
Published by Michael Lumunsad at February 18, 2016

Hear Haiti: The Future of Haiti

Open Ears is following a group of Sonova team members as they head to Haiti with the Hear The World Foundation. Michael Lumunsad is a Strategic Marketer at Advanced Bionics […]
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January 25, 2016
Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 25, 2016

Dating with hearing loss: Date spots, cuddling and lip reading in the dark

I got inspiration for this blog post from Rikki Poynter’s video, ‘Dating While Deaf.’ For those who don’t know who Rikki is, she’s a deaf YouTuber, a massive Pikachu fan, […]
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January 12, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at January 12, 2016

Learning Sign Language with a Baby or Toddler

Learning sign language with your deaf or normal hearing baby
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November 19, 2015
Published by Lucie Herridge at November 19, 2015

Finding out our baby was Deaf

We were still getting used to the fact we had a mini human who was awake most of the night when we found out that Harry was deaf. He was […]
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