driving with hearing loss Archives

August 28, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at August 28, 2020

Accessible Driving School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Like many milestones in our lives, getting a driver’s license can come with accessibility challenges for the deaf and hard of hearing. Now, though, states are becoming more aware of […]

December 7, 2017

Published by Editorial Staff at December 7, 2017

Watch: Can deaf people drive?

A question that is frequently asked is, can deaf people drive? Phonak hEARo and YouTuber Jessica Flores shows us that yes of course they can!

November 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 17, 2017

4 tips for driving with hearing loss

There’s a myth that deaf people can’t drive… I’m not sure why people think that. I would say that we definitely CAN drive and drive very well. Driving can be […]

April 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 17, 2017

The noisy car breakdown that I couldn’t hear!

As a deaf driver and as someone with little knowledge about car mechanics, I've faced a scary situation. Here's what I've learned.

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