September 6, 2023
Roger Multitalker Network

The Roger MultiTalker Network

Advocating for the best learning environment for children with hearing loss can be tricky. Students learn in a variety of ways other than direct instruction. Classroom lessons include partner work, […]
March 8, 2023
Phonak Nova M Bluetooth hearing aids

Phonak Nova M Bluetooth hearing aids

I was given the opportunity to upgrade my (dated, beige and boring) Phonak Nathos hearing aids to a newer version last year. My audiologist had told me that the newer […]
February 15, 2023
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An important lesson for everyone – not just those with hearing loss

A teacher with hearing loss is taking pride in her hearing loss and raising awareness about living with hearing aids in a beautiful way.
November 16, 2022
Hearing technology has been advancing rapidly since Miller Reese Hutchinson invented the first electronic hearing aid in 1898. Such advances have relieved the deaf community of being probed with tubular […]
January 21, 2022
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Hearing in one ear: Study on hearing technology

People who are born with hearing in one ear rarely seek help from hearing care professionals. But people who lose all their hearing in one ear are more likely to […]
December 15, 2021
gift guide for people with hearing loss

Holiday gift guide 2021: gifts for people with hearing loss

Tis the season! We’re back again, this time with 2021 holiday gifts for people with hearing loss.
December 18, 2020
cochlear implant for children

Deaf children now have a sound processor especially for them

Choosing cochlear implant for your child can be difficult, but Advanced Bionics and Phonak have developed the world’s first sound processor for children.
March 27, 2020
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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.
April 26, 2019
organizing your hearing technology

Tips for Organizing Your Hearing Technology

With hearing loss part of your daily routine, here are some tips on organizing your hearing technology to make life a little easier!
April 23, 2019

7-year-old girl receives apology from thief who stole her Phonak Roger Touchscreen

Seven-year-old Alicia Lyding received unexpected news after her Phonak Roger Touchscreen was stolen during a school burglary in Castro Valley, California. Alicia was very upset after her Phonak Roger Touchscreen […]
December 27, 2018
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Stress of a hearing test from a hard of hearing perfectionist

Life is full of tests. Academic tests, tests of patience, tests of strength, tests of courage. They’re never-ending, and they can be stressful and complicated. I personally appreciate tests. I […]
April 10, 2018

New horror film ‘A Quiet Place’ starring deaf actress Millicent Simmonds highlights various aspects of deaf culture

The new horror film starring Millicent Simmonds, “A Quiet Place”, is another film to hit the cinemas highlighting deaf culture. Stars also include John Krasinski (director), and Emily Blunt. The film […]
April 6, 2018
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Why I am grateful for my hearing technology

It is easy to get wrapped up in our busy lives and not appreciate small things that make a big difference, such as hearing technology. A dear friend of mine […]
May 10, 2017
deaf creative director

How a deaf creative director uses technology to achieve his dreams

Peter is completely deaf in one ear and have about 35-40 percent hearing in the other ear, but is fully equipped with hearing technology.
February 24, 2017
hearing loss podcast

Hearing Tech Talk: What is a hearing aid?

What is a hearing aid? What is a PSAP? What is a "hearable"? These are some of the questions answered in the first-ever Hearing Like Me podcast.
July 21, 2016

5 Reasons People Don’t Wear their Hearing Aids

It’s a familiar situation for many families. A loved one’s hearing is declining, and after years of miscommunication and frustration, they finally visit an audiologist. They invest in hearing aids, but […]
May 4, 2016
hearing technology roger table mic

How my hearing technology allows me to be the active person I want to be

I suffer from hearing loss, but I don’t want it to stop me from doing all the things I can and want to do. I’m an active 36-year-old with a […]
December 21, 2015

5 reasons why hearing aids are the original “wearable tech”

Wearables, wearable technology, fashion technology... the Internet of Things pretty much started with the hearing aid.
December 14, 2015

Showing off my new hearing aids

I had my annual checkup the other day at the hospital, and I was somewhat adamant I wanted to keep my hearing aids even if there was a newer version available. […]
July 29, 2015

What Is Waiting For Us Around The Corner

A few days ago I stumbled upon a Forbes article about 4 game-changing technologies for the deaf and hard of hearing. I read it with interest, as I keep rubbing […]