hearing loss awareness Archives

January 29, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at January 29, 2020

WIN a signed copy of Jennifer Pastiloff’s ‘On Being Human’

HearingLikeMe has partnered with deaf author Jennifer Pastiloff for a signed book giveaway of her latest book, "On Being Human."

December 10, 2019

Published by Danielle Guth at December 10, 2019

Why you don’t need to apologize for my hearing loss

Growing up with a severe hearing loss and wearing hearing aids my entire life, I have always heard people say “I’m sorry” in response to me telling them I had […]

August 14, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 14, 2019

This deaf vlogger has an important message about hearing loss

What is the best way to explain your hearing loss? Phonak hEARo and deaf vlogger Mario Afonso, released a video sharing a message about hearing loss, to help others understand […]

January 16, 2019

Published by nataliewilkinson at January 16, 2019

Meet Phonak Teen Advisor Natalie

My name is Natalie. I am sixteen, a science geek at heart and I love to listen to music. Oh, did I mention I wear hearing aids? I have a […]

September 11, 2018

Published by markbarnard at September 11, 2018

Did you know that September is deaf awareness month?

It’s that time of year again, folks! For the uninitiated, September is International Deaf Awareness Month, and with it comes a chance to make our voices heard. Deaf Awareness Month […]

August 24, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at August 24, 2018

Sonova Japan hosts baseball event to raise hearing loss awareness

Sonova Japan teamed up with the professional baseball team, the Saitama Seibu Lions, to host the event Phonak x Lions Kids Special Day in Tokorozawa City, Japan. The event was […]

June 5, 2018

Published by markbarnard at June 5, 2018

Tips for teaching with hearing loss

Being a teacher with hearing loss gives you a unique opportunity to teach students about empathy and hearing loss awareness from a young age. As a now-former Deaf teacher, I […]

April 18, 2018

Published by markbarnard at April 18, 2018

How to overcome some of the emotional and societal costs of hearing loss

Living with any disability comes with a particular set of challenges, many of which are immediately obvious. It also comes with costs and challenges, that are not so obvious. Here […]

June 29, 2017

Published by Angie at June 29, 2017

5 Loud Noises That Could Damage Your Hearing

What happens when sounds are too loud or if we are exposed to them for too long? You may think, "is my hearing damaged?"

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