September 15, 2021
choosing a school for deaf child
Published by Kayla DeGuire at September 15, 2021

Why I believe hard of hearing kids belong in school together

Choosing a school for you deaf child can be a complicated issue, but I believe there are key benefits to putting hard of hearing kids together.
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September 6, 2021
deaf students
Published by Danielle Guth at September 6, 2021

Deaf students return to school in a pandemic world

It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here, but this year looks quite different for many. This is especially true for deaf students.
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January 21, 2020
learning foreign language with hearing loss
Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 21, 2020

Studying a foreign language with hearing loss

Taking a foreign language in school is more difficult for some. Ellie Parfitt offers tips for studying a foreign language with hearing loss.
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January 8, 2020
Published by Whitney Spagnola at January 8, 2020

This listening simulation shows why your child should use multiple remote microphones in the classroom

A new listening simulation shows the importance of using multiple remote microphones in the classroom. Here's how you can help your child hear at school.
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August 15, 2019
student with hearing loss
Published by Madeline Brinkmann at August 15, 2019

What I wish I had known about university accessibility as a student with hearing loss

The transition from high school to university is one of the most exciting yet terrifying experiences. I remember lying awake with jittering nerves uncertain about venturing into the unknown. The […]
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July 11, 2019
mild-moderate hearing loss often get overlooked
Published by Kayla DeGuire at July 11, 2019

How mild-moderate hearing loss often is overlooked in the classroom

People with mild to moderate hearing loss often get overlooked and tend to not have intervention services. This can significantly impact classroom performance. Karen Putz once said, “A little hearing […]
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July 8, 2019
advocate for yourself
Published by Emmy Cartwright at July 8, 2019

5 ways deaf students can advocate for themselves in college

As I prepare to go to college next year, I have been learning about the best ways to advocate for yourself as a college student.  Here are the top five […]
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May 27, 2019
hearing loss accommodations
Published by Emmy Cartwright at May 27, 2019

How my hearing loss accommodations have evolved over time

Once I was mainstreamed out of Desert Voices, a private school for oral deaf education, I started to realize that the type of advocacy required from myself was different. I […]
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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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March 24, 2019
hearing technology at school
Published by Emmy Cartwright at March 24, 2019

Tips for troubleshooting hearing technology at school

Over the years I have had a lot of experience with troubleshooting hearing technology at school. Sometimes it’s my own, and sometimes the FM system provided by the school requires […]
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March 18, 2019
Published by isaacdoty at March 18, 2019

What my debate competitions taught me about advocacy

Speech and debate is a wonderful activity. It can simultaneously serve as a platform for self-expression and education, allowing for productive discourse on ethical dilemmas in the world around us. […]
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March 2, 2019
Published by PR Hilton at March 2, 2019

Hearing loss and learning disabilities in adults

People who have learning difficulties are more likely to experience hearing loss and yet they’re less likely to be diagnosed.
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November 13, 2017
What's it like to wear hearing aids at school?
Published by Editorial Staff at November 13, 2017

Watch: What’s it like to wear hearing aids at school?

What's it like to wear hearing aids at school? Skye is giving viewers an inside look of what it's like to wear hearing aids in the classroom. 
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October 3, 2017
college with hearing loss
Published by daysiadoug at October 3, 2017

“How can you survive college? You’re deaf!”

“How are you going to survive college?” is one of the many questions my friends asked me as my last year of high school came to a close. I laughed […]
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May 22, 2017
Learning a Language With Hearing Loss
Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 22, 2017

3 Tips for Learning a Language With Hearing Loss

Learning a language is hard, especially for those with hearing-loss who rely on lip-reading. Here are some tips to succeed.
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March 31, 2017
How to fight for the best education for your deaf child
Published by Jill von Büren at March 31, 2017

How to fight for the best education for your deaf child

When your child is first diagnosed with hearing loss, some of the first thoughts are often about their educational development. Will your deaf child be able to speak? What about read? […]
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August 18, 2015
Published by Elizabeth Thompson AuD at August 18, 2015

Phonak U 2015: Shaping Minds

When I came upon this quote by American author William Deresiewicz a few months ago, I thought it represented the intent of Phonak U well: The true purpose of education is to […]
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August 21, 2014
Published by Nicole Klutz at August 21, 2014

A Beautiful Ending

The end to every journey can be met with excitement or sadness: it’s all on how you look at it. The past year has flown by before my eyes. There […]
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