hearing loss Archives - Hearing Like Me

July 3, 2020

Published by Beth Leipholtz at July 3, 2020

Explaining my son’s diagnosis: Waardenburg Syndrome and Hearing Loss

Before our son Cooper was born, we didn't know anything about Waardenburg Syndrome and hearing loss. Our first diagnosis was actually on social media.

June 29, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 29, 2020

Twitter’s new audio feature is not accessible for deaf people

Twitter recently released a new feature intended to create a “more human touch,” as the company said in a blog post. It backfired when users pointed out Twitter’s new audio […]

June 26, 2020

interacting with masked police officers if you're deaf

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at June 26, 2020

Interacting with masked police officers when you’re deaf

It can be difficult interacting with people who are wearing face masks if you have a hearing loss. If they’re in a position of authority, it can even more stressful. […]

June 19, 2020

Published by Beth Leipholtz at June 19, 2020

How to advocate for your child with hearing loss

As I was preparing to become a mom, I knew I’d need to be my child’s voice at points. I’ve always been one to take action when necessary, even prior […]

June 17, 2020

Working in cornfields doing fieldwork with a hearing loss

Published by Ashley McGoey at June 17, 2020

What I learned doing fieldwork with a hearing loss

When I first started college, I didn’t imagine that I would end up in cornfields doing fieldwork. However, during college I discovered digital map-making, leading me outside in the hot […]

June 12, 2020

Published by Beth Leipholtz at June 12, 2020

What to do early on for your deaf baby

When receiving an early diagnosis of hearing loss for your child, it’s easy and normal to feel overwhelmed. For some, these feelings lead to a paralyzation of sorts, as processing […]

June 8, 2020

Published by Kayla DeGuire at June 8, 2020

What my father’s hearing loss has taught me

Hearing loss was something we never really talked about in my family, other than mentioning that I should wear my hearing aids. My father put on his hearing aids like […]

June 3, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at June 3, 2020

Hearing Dogs: A service dog for people with hearing loss

Hearing dogs are trained specifically to support the needs of people with severe hearing loss. Learn how much they cost and how to apply.

May 22, 2020

Published by Ashley McGoey at May 22, 2020

Learning guitar with a hearing loss

When I was a child, I always dreamed of playing the guitar. As an adult, I am finally starting to live out my dream. Learning guitar with a hearing loss […]

May 18, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at May 18, 2020

New test in UK to prevent gentamicin induced hearing loss

Gentamicin can cause hearing loss when given to babies at signs of infection. Now there's a fast test to help prevent gentamicin induced hearing loss.

May 6, 2020

Published by Sofia Sans at May 6, 2020

How I’ve learned to live with Meniere’s Disease

Living with Meniere's Disease hasn't been easy but I've come a long way. Read on to learn about my journey, what this condition is, and how I've coped.

May 1, 2020

How are my passion for reading and hearing loss related? I often think about my hearing loss and its correlation to my ove of knowledge and reading.

Published by Ashley Derrington at May 1, 2020

How my hearing loss sparked my passion for reading

How are my passion for reading and hearing loss related? I often think about my hearing loss and its correlation to my ove of knowledge and reading.

April 29, 2020

Shari Eberts starts a petition for free captions

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 29, 2020

deaf community petitions for free captions

Video calling platforms have caption technology, but it’s not readily available. A petition for free captions is in the works hoping to change that.

April 24, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 24, 2020

Mom and daughter write a children’s book about hearing loss

Everyone has a hearing loss story, and sharing these stories are important for a variety of reasons. Stories can make us more empathetic, unite us and open us up to […]

April 17, 2020

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at April 17, 2020

How to pair Phonak Marvel hearing aids and amplified stethoscopes

If you are a medical professional living with hearing loss, what do you need to consider when using an amplified stethoscope?

April 15, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 15, 2020

Review: How season two of ‘This Close’ is relatable to the deaf community

Season Two of ‘This Close’ was released in September 2019 and picks up right where it left off. Its commitment to #deaftalent continues.

April 3, 2020

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at April 3, 2020

What to know about clear medical masks for lipreading

As the world deals with coronavirus, masks are a hot commodity. But for people with hearing loss, masks can be a problem. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people often rely on lipreading, […]

March 30, 2020

Published by Stu Nunnery at March 30, 2020

Why it’s important to negotiate with your hearing partner

Are you someone with hearing loss and in a “mixed marriage” with a full hearing partner or spouse? As we all know, learning how to communicate successfully through interpersonal challenges […]

March 27, 2020

Published by Danielle Guth at March 27, 2020

The connection between hearing loss and anxiety

As someone who is hard of hearing and has worn hearing aids my entire life, this is what I've learned about the connection between hearing loss and anxiety.

March 25, 2020

video conferencing platforms for hearing loss

Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at March 25, 2020

A guide to group video calling apps for hearing loss

As more areas close down during the pandemic, our world is becoming increasingly virtual. What group video calling apps for hearing loss are the best?