November 16, 2022
Published by Beth Tingle at November 16, 2022

Next generation hearing aids can read lips even through masks

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 […]
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November 2, 2022
lipreading and masks
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at November 2, 2022

Study on Lipreading and Masks

When society is masked, people who rely on lipreading are at a disadvantage. Two deaf researchers looked into this phenomenon. Their study on lipreading and masks will soon be published […]
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March 8, 2021
Abigail Heringer first deaf contestant on The Bachelor
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at March 8, 2021

Interview with Abigail Heringer from ‘The Bachelor’

As Season 25 of ‘The Bachelor’ draws to a close, a few fan favorites have emerged. One of them is Abigail Heringer, the first deaf contestant the show has ever […]
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November 10, 2020
deaf mom
Published by Lisa A. Goldstein at November 10, 2020

On being a deaf mom

As a first-time mom, it took a while to realize that I should be taking advantage of my slumbering husband’s hearing.
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July 16, 2020
I Read Lips Face mask
Published by Editorial Staff at July 16, 2020

“I Read Lips”: Face masks for the deaf and hard of hearing

Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they also cause a significant communication barrier. These "I Read Lips" face masks could help.
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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.
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March 18, 2020
YouTubers with hearing loss
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 18, 2020

Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss

Need something new to watch? YouTube is becoming increasingly popular, with the rise of deaf vloggers. Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss.
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October 14, 2019
Published by PR Hilton at October 14, 2019

How Tina Lannin Became a Lip-Reading Expert

Tina Lannin has encountered many obstacles due to her deafness. But they led her to create her own company and become the UK’s foremost lip-reading expert.
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January 1, 2018
new year's resolutions
Published by Angie Aspinall at January 1, 2018

Two New Year’s resolutions for people with hearing loss

New Year’s resolutions are often about setting ourselves new goals to accomplish, or new skills to learn. There are many modes of communication for deaf and hard of hearing people. […]
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November 10, 2017
Published by Angela Pelosi at November 10, 2017

Study: Lipreading may be good for cochlear implant users

Is lipreading good for cochlear implant users?  Despite some theories that visual cues may hamper auditory processing, researchers say a new study shows lipreading may have a beneficial effect on […]
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June 2, 2017
hearing loss in the dark
Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at June 2, 2017

Why being in the dark is one of the hardest situations for deaf person

A lot of things are more difficult without the sense hearing, but darkness might be our biggest weakness. People with hearing loss often make up for the lack of sound […]
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November 14, 2016
living with hearing loss
Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at November 14, 2016

Growing up with Hearing Loss: How I Gained Confidence to be Myself

When I meet a new person, they often have lots of questions about my hearing loss. Did you go to a deaf school? Wow, you speak so well for someone who […]
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September 6, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at September 6, 2016

How to Use ‘Total Communication’ When Educating Children with Hearing Loss

Educating children with hearing loss using 'total communication' strategies.
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December 18, 2015
Published by Editorial Staff at December 18, 2015

The Star Wars force is with us

With the new film being released this week, we have some fun examples of how the Star Wars fever has integrated into the hearing loss community.
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January 12, 2015
Published by Angie Aspinall at January 12, 2015

My Strategies for Coping With Single-Sided Hearing Loss

When I started losing my hearing at the age of thirty, I was really embarrassed about it and I didn’t want people to know I was going deaf. It felt […]
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August 27, 2014
Published by Angie Aspinall at August 27, 2014

Thank You to All the Lipreading Tutors Out There

The 8th to 12th September is Lipreading Awareness Week in the UK and so my post is in honour of the Lipreading tutors around the world. Thank you for all […]
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