July 8, 2022
Deaflympics Gold medalist

Deaflympics Gold medalist Ashley Derrington

Ashley Derrington, Phonak hEARo, has hearing loss and won a gold medal with the US women’s soccer team for the 2021 Deaflympics.
November 26, 2019
FM system

How I got an FM system for my toddler

An FM system can be confusing for a parent new to the world of hearing loss. What is an FM system, and how can you get one?
November 15, 2019

Why I carry my Roger Select with me everywhere at work

Lydie Guillier explains why using her Roger Select at the workplace makes her work day go more smooth and helps her participate in meetings.
September 2, 2019

Four teens get real about their experiences with Phonak Roger

Hearing in a noisy classroom, restaurant or gym can be tough, especially as a teenager with hearing loss. The Phonak Roger accessories are FM systems, otherwise known as radio aids […]
March 24, 2019
hearing technology at school

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 […]
May 21, 2018
growing up with hearing loss

What it was like growing up with hearing loss before digital hearing technology

I was born at a time when video conferencing was a reality only on “The Jetsons,” the Americans with Disabilities Act was years away, and the web was only something […]
July 1, 2015

Hearing After Hearing Aids

How did you lose your hearing? For some, that question may be considered intrusive and personal. But for most cochlear implant users, it is a great way to start a […]