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December 29, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 29, 2016

8 Memes that Describe the Deafie Struggle

Memes are a fun way to share an idea, behavior, or style from person to person within a culture. As a teenager, I use memes a lot when connecting with my […]

December 22, 2016

Tips for going clubbing with hearing loss

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 22, 2016

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 […]

December 16, 2016

Published by Eloise Garland at December 16, 2016

5 Perfect Gifts for Deaf Teens

As Christmas quickly approaches, it can be difficult to know what to gift a deaf or hard of hearing teenager.

December 15, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at December 15, 2016

What is it like to be a deaf teen?

Ellie walks us through a typical day and shares the challenges, perks and communication preferences for a deaf teenager.

December 14, 2016

Published by daysiadoug at December 14, 2016

Party like a deafie: Tips for going out with hearing loss

Attending social situations and parties can be daunting as a deaf teen, I've learned some things about dealing with social situations along the way.

November 24, 2016

Published by Mat Gilbert at November 24, 2016

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

Published by daysiadoug at 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.

November 14, 2016

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 […]

November 10, 2016

Published by Eloise Garland at November 10, 2016

Why I Decorate My Hearing Aids

“What’s that behind your ear?” my customer asked me curiously as I placed her items in a bag. I immediately stiffened up at the suddenness of the question, then […]

September 14, 2016

Published by daysiadoug at September 14, 2016

3 Tips for Talking to Teachers as a Deaf Teen

High school can be overwhelming as a deaf teenager. It's important to communicate your needs and to feel confident. Here are three tips for communicating with teachers as a deaf teen

January 25, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 25, 2016

Dating with hearing loss: Date spots, cuddling and lip reading in the dark

I got inspiration for this blog post from Rikki Poynter’s video, ‘Dating While Deaf.’ For those who don’t know who Rikki is, she’s a deaf YouTuber, a massive Pikachu fan, […]

December 14, 2015

Published by Ellie Parfitt at 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. […]

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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