October 3, 2017
roger pen
Published by Anna Biggins at October 3, 2017

Ask Anna: What is a Roger Pen and how does it work?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I recently started college and I am trying to decide what hearing accessories will be best […]
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September 22, 2017
free roger pen for university students
Published by Editorial Staff at September 22, 2017

This is how to get FREE hearing technology at your university

Many college students with hearing loss don't have the tools to hear clearly in the classroom. Here's how to get a free roger pen for university students.
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September 15, 2017
Published by Kirsten Brackett at September 15, 2017

Why the Here To Hear Tour is so important to deaf teens

The Here to Hear Tour aims to break down stigmas around hearing loss that burdened me as a student and open a conversation to improve lives.
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August 14, 2017
Cici Gregory dancing with hearing loss phonak roger pen
Published by Kirsten Brackett at August 14, 2017

Cici hears to dance

Dancing with hearing loss is a challenge, but Cici has found solutions to hear the music.
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July 19, 2017
Phonak Roger accessories
Published by Melissa Hyder at July 19, 2017

Why I love using Roger hearing technology in the summer

My family loves the summertime and having Roger wireless microphone products to connect with hearing aids makes our summer experiences so much more memorable.  Summer break is here and my […]
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July 6, 2017
phonak roger pen
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 6, 2017

4 things you’ll only understand if you use a Roger Pen

The Phonak Roger Pen, a hearing-aid compatible wireless microphone, is a great tool for people with hearing loss, but the sleek design and incognito superpowers of the hearing technology can […]
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June 12, 2017
Published by Melissa Hyder at June 12, 2017

The one hearing aid accessory that makes parenting so much easier

Utilizing the Phonak Roger Inspiro at home with hearing aids made a huge difference while parenting our children with hearing loss.
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May 10, 2017
deaf creative director
Published by Editorial Staff at May 10, 2017

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.
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October 13, 2016
pediatric hearing aid
Published by Cecilia Zugaib at October 13, 2016

What Hearing Aid Microphone is Best for my Child?

Choosing the right hearing aid microphone is one of the best investments a parent can make to their child’s social development.
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September 7, 2016
#hearinglosshour
Published by Angie Aspinall at September 7, 2016

Top tips from September’s #Hearinglosshour

  #HearingLossHour is an hour a month on Twitter for chats about living with hearing loss.  The theme for September’s #HearingLossHour was all about the new academic year – starting […]
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August 31, 2016
the best hearing aid accessory
Published by Anna Biggins at August 31, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing aid accessory for me?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: What is the difference between all the wireless accessories available for hearing aids? I’ve heard about the […]
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August 19, 2016
Family of twin with hearing loss
Published by Jill von Büren at August 19, 2016

Community Spotlight: Hearing loss no barrier for tenacious twin

We love it when people share their hearing loss stories with us on social media. Our community often provides comfort, encouragement, inspiration and support for others in similar situations. Recently […]
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August 18, 2016
Tips for using the Phonak Roger Pen
Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 18, 2016

7 Tips for using a Phonak Roger Pen

Being able to use discrete hearing technology is nice because it allows me to hear better without being too obvious about my needs. The Phonak Roger Pen, a hearing-aid compatible […]
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August 12, 2016
Published by Eloise Garland at August 12, 2016

My 5 Favorite Ways to Use My Roger Pen

I have been the proud owner of a Phonak Roger Pen for a good few years now, so the handy little device has been in nearly every possible scenario in […]
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August 11, 2016
concentration fatigue in deaf, hard of hearing children
Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 11, 2016

What You Should Know About Concentration Fatigue

Concentration fatigue… it’s a topic that’s not really talked about within the deaf community and I’d like to raise awareness of it. Concentration fatigue for people with hearing loss, can […]
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August 10, 2016
Published by Steffani Cameron at August 10, 2016

How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss

Many people can use a few tips for talking to others with hearing loss, so let’s discuss ways you can better communicate in that scenario. First off, there’s a misnomer in the “hearing loss” […]
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June 2, 2016
Hiding My Hearing Aids No More
Published by Karen Putz at June 2, 2016

Why I Decided to Stop Hiding My Hearing Aids

The shame. Growing up hard of hearing was not a comfortable experience for me. I received my first hearing aid at the age of nine. I hid it every chance […]
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April 11, 2016
Phonak Roger Pen
Published by Angie Aspinall at April 11, 2016

Roger That: My first experience with my Roger Pen

As a trainer, I have often worried that my hearing loss might be a barrier to communication when delivering sessions, so I was keen to explore assistive technology to see how […]
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January 29, 2016
Hearing Loss Social Media
Published by Editorial Staff at January 29, 2016

Hearing aid tattoos and Roger technology

The coolest examples of hearing aid tattoos.
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October 4, 2015
Published by Jill von Büren at October 4, 2015

Eloise Garland “takes over” Phonak’s Instagram

At Phonak, we are committed to fighting the stigma attached to hearing loss, to tearing down barriers for the hearing-impaired and to finding new and innovative ways to help everyone […]
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