May 24, 2023
Why I use hearing technology and sign language

5 things D/deaf people want you to know about hearing aids

Hearing aids are a common treatment option for individuals with hearing loss, but not everyone who is deaf or hard of hearing uses them. For those who do use hearing […]
June 6, 2022
living with hearing loss

‘Hear & Beyond,’ a book about living with hearing loss

There are several great resources for hearing loss out there. In my view, none is as comprehensive or as entertaining as Hear & Beyond, a book about living with hearing […]
January 20, 2021
supporting a loved one with hearing loss

What not to say to someone with hearing loss

My own experiences with my wife, who has sensorineural hearing loss, has led me to some insights supporting a loved one with hearing loss. 
May 14, 2019
things to know about living with hearing loss

5 things I wish hearing people would know

Natalie, a teenager with hearing loss, shares a few things she experiences on a regular basis, and what she wishes hearing people would know about living with hearing loss.
August 9, 2017

The Month I Suddenly Went Deaf

Nobody tells you how hard it is going to be to lose your hearing. My experience with sudden hearing loss has been a journey.
June 2, 2017
hearing loss in the dark

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 […]
May 24, 2017
sleeping with hearing loss

7 Night-Time Necessities for the Hard-of-Hearing

Most hearing professionals agree it’s a good idea to take your hearing aid out at night. This is for many reasons – it could come out while you are sleeping […]
May 18, 2017
what is it like to be deaf?

What is it like to be deaf?

These challenges will help you understand what it's like to live with hearing loss.
May 1, 2017
i don't like my hearing aids

Why I decided to wear my hearing aids

For a long time in my life I had a love/hate relationship with my hearing aids and navigating my hearing journey was a challenge.
October 14, 2016
mom finds Affordable Option for Hearing Aids

Community Spotlight: Finding Affordable Option for Hearing Aids Changes Mom’s Life

Kim talks about her hearing loss, the struggle to find an affordable option for hearing aids, and the joy of rediscovering her children's voices.
June 10, 2016
hearing loss friendly shopping

Is hearing loss friendly shopping the future?

Is this the beginning of the end for ‘muzak’ in shops? As a hearing aid user and lover of quiet places, one of my pet peeves is piped music in […]
April 20, 2016
hearing loss-friendly home

House-hunting with hearing loss

I remember with great fondness finding our current house and falling in love with it: the high ceilings, the period features and how it spread, leisurely over four stories. When […]