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February 25, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at February 25, 2019

Watch: How to decorate hearing technology with Phonak teen Mia

Phonak Teen Advisor, Mia Schartau, is rarely seen without her hearing technology decorated. In this video she’ll show you step-by-step how to decorate your hearing technology.

January 29, 2019

Published by Mia Schartau at January 29, 2019

Meet Phonak Teen Advisor Mia

Well, I’ve got a bit of an odd story. I was born with a 30 decibel(dB) conductive hearing loss which was corrected through surgery. As I grew up I still […]

January 28, 2019

Published by Finn G at January 28, 2019

3 tips for being in a band with hearing loss

It’s a little bit ironic that I chose to dedicate most of my time to music, considering I have a hard time hearing the full sound of a band. I […]

January 22, 2019

Published by Tinson Chen at January 22, 2019

Meet Phonak Teen Advisor Tinson

My name is Tinson Chen. I’m an amateur pin collector, an avid trivia player and a pancake enthusiast from Toronto, Ontario. I’m also half deaf. I was born with severe […]

January 18, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at January 18, 2019

Why I Decided to use a Phonak CROS with my cochlear implant

Eighteen years ago, the week of September 26 was Deaf Awareness Week. Coincidentally, I was also born during this week. During this week and in the months leading up to this […]

October 2, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at October 2, 2018

Phonak Teen Advisors: ‘I have never met someone my age who also has hearing loss’

Eight teens, chosen Phonak Teen Advisory Board members, gathered to share their innovative ideas about improving hearing technology, spreading hearing loss awareness and tearing down hearing loss stigmas. The teens, […]