October 29, 2019
help deaf teens advocate
Published by valli gideons at October 29, 2019

How to help deaf teens advocate for themselves

Valli Vida Gideons' teenage son was able to stand up for himself in an unfair situation. Learn how to help deaf teens advocate for themselves.
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July 24, 2019
pen pal program for kids with hearing loss
Published by Ashley Derrington at July 24, 2019

High schooler creates pen pal program for kids with hearing loss

Ryan Brady, a rising senior at Hathaway Brown School near Cleveland, Ohio is the creator of a pen pal program for children and teens with hearing loss called HippKids. HIPP […]
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June 7, 2019
hearrings
Published by Editorial Staff at June 7, 2019

How to make DYI “hearrings” for hearing aids

There are many different ways to decorate and bedazzle your hearing aids. Whether it is using tape, stickers or jewelry. Ellie, a teenager with hearing loss, shows us her favorite […]
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April 11, 2019
Published by Editorial Staff at April 11, 2019

Watch: A Day in the Life of a Teen Musician with Hearing Loss

Whether he is playing the trumpet, making salsa with his family or competing in DECA competition, Finn’s hearing aids play a huge role in every aspect of his life. Finn […]
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April 5, 2019
CES awards
Published by Finn G at April 5, 2019

Showing off my Phonak Marvel hearing aids at the CES awards

My Marvel hearing aids really help me in loud social situations, when I am working at a smoothie shop, and playing in my school band.
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April 1, 2019
Published by Editorial Staff at April 1, 2019

Watch: What is it like to be a deaf teenager?

Watch “Day in the Life of a Deafie,” on YouTube as teenagers Natalie, Finn, and Isaac, take us through their day-to-day life as a teenager with hearing loss.
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March 18, 2019
Published by isaacdoty at March 18, 2019

What my debate competitions taught me about advocacy

Speech and debate is a wonderful activity. It can simultaneously serve as a platform for self-expression and education, allowing for productive discourse on ethical dilemmas in the world around us. […]
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December 11, 2018
teen advisor
Published by Finn G at December 11, 2018

Meet Phonak Teen Advisor Finn

My name is Finn Gomez and I am hard of hearing. I coined the term, “Hearing-Impaired Mexican-Irish Trumpet Playing Twin,” and I am proud of who I am. I was […]
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December 4, 2018
Phonak teen advisor
Published by isaacdoty at December 4, 2018

Meet Phonak Teen Advisor Isaac

I was born with a severe to profound hearing loss, and have worn Phonak hearing aids my entire life. My hearing loss is of the sensorineural variety, meaning that my […]
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October 26, 2017
Published by Editorial Staff at October 26, 2017

How to feel more confident with your hearing loss

5 ways to feel more confident with hearing loss
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August 8, 2017
hearing loss and dementia
Published by Angela Pelosi at August 8, 2017

Study: Teen boys more likely to have hearing loss

A new study reports the rates of hearing loss among teens is stable but more prevalent in specific segments.
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January 18, 2017
Classroom tips for Teens with Hearing Loss
Published by daysiadoug at January 18, 2017

Teens with Hearing Loss: How to be an advocate for your education

Finding out what works best for you in school can be frustrating. It's hard to pinpoint what accommodations help classroom learning. Here are my tips:
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December 29, 2016
deaf memes
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 […]
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November 14, 2016
living with hearing loss
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 […]
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November 10, 2016
decorating hearing aids
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 […]
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September 1, 2016
Deaf person facing discrimination in the classroom
Published by Ellie Parfitt at September 1, 2016

My teacher told me I shouldn’t… because I am deaf

Discrimination is quite an upsetting and outdated reality in our society. Deaf people around the world face discrimination on a daily basis, even with Equality laws in place. I’ve seen […]
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July 28, 2016
Published by Jill von Büren at July 28, 2016

Study: Risky listening habits causing tinnitus in teens

An alarming number of young people are experiencing tinnitus from being exposed to loud music.
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July 26, 2016
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 26, 2016

Top 5 date spots for couples with hearing loss

If your partner has hearing loss, it's important that when choosing somewhere to go on a date, each person is comfortable in the location.
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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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