June 17, 2019
hearing aid accessories for the classroom

4 hearing technology accessories used in the classroom by teens with hearing loss

For many teachers, having a hard of hearing or deaf student can be eye-opening and present new challenges such as trying to decipher the code of hearing technology. Many deaf […]
June 26, 2018

Heartwarming story of teen and deaf, blind man communicating using sign language goes viral

Tim Cook, a deaf, blind man, needed help communicating on his most recent flight from Boston to California, and unexpectedly ended up communicating and connecting with a 15-year-old girl who […]
January 5, 2017
10 things no one tells you about being a deaf teen

10 things no one tells you about being a deaf teen

  Most people think that hearing loss is associated with old age, but in fact anybody can have a hearing loss, including teenagers like me! I’m turning 20 next month, […]
December 22, 2016
Tips for going clubbing with hearing loss

Teen Life: My Deaf friends don’t like clubbing

Clubbing is a popular activity for many young adults, but after going to parties with my friends, I’ve noticed a few reasons why some of my Deaf friends don’t like […]
November 24, 2016
my family has hearing loss but i dont

Teen Life: My Family has Hearing Loss… but I don’t

What is life like for a normal hearing teenager to grow up in a family with deaf and hard of hearing members? Anna shares her experiences.
November 17, 2016

Living with Hearing Loss: A letter to my teenage self

A letter to my younger teen self, a shy deaf girl, and the challenges I overcame over the years. Universal advice for all deaf and hard of hearing teens.
January 26, 2016
6 tips for traveling with hearing loss

6 tips for traveling with hearing loss

Traveling with hearing loss can pose some challenges. Here are some tips to help you though your next journey.
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. […]
November 17, 2015

Deafie Blogger joins Open Ears

Hi there, let me introduce myself. My name is Ellen, but my friends call me Ellie. I live in Norfolk, UK. Some of you may know me as Deafie Blogger. […]
November 6, 2015

19 Percent

19.1 percent. That’s the number of people with disabilities working in the US, compared to 68.2 percent without disabilities, according to United States Department of Labor’s September 2015 Disability Employment […]