After recently jetting off to Nepal, I’ve never been more prepared for any holiday. I will be sightseeing, volunteering, renovating, and even trekking in the mountains! Now I’m letting you […]
Hearing loss offers many challenges, including often throwing obstacles in our path. It is up to us to implement strategies to smooth out our path. With a little foresight, these annoyances […]
Natalie, a teenager with hearing loss, shares a few things she experiences on a regular basis, and what she wishes hearing people would know about living with hearing loss.
Over the years I have had a lot of experience with troubleshooting hearing technology at school. Sometimes it’s my own, and sometimes the FM system provided by the school requires […]
Fires, car crashes, active crime – there are so many situations where one might need to call for help – and for people with hearing loss, communicating during these times […]
For most people, making a booking and attending medical related appointments is a very simple procedure, however, this is not always the case for those with hearing loss. There are […]
For most people, making a booking and attending medical related appointments is a very simple procedure, however, this is not always the case for everyone. There are a number […]
Sports are a huge part of our culture nowadays, whether you watch or play. Communication is a big part of sports, which differs for deaf and hard of hearing athletes, […]
Yes, at times it can be hard to live confidently with hearing loss. However, there are ways to make it easier to do so! Confidence isn’t something that just spontaneously […]
There’s a myth that deaf people can’t drive… I’m not sure why people think that. I would say that we definitely CAN drive and drive very well. Driving can be […]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Teachers are amazing. Their ability to juggle multiple levels and abilities of students […]
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 […]
A lot of things are more difficult without the sense hearing, but darkness might be our biggest weakness. People with hearing loss often make up for the lack of sound […]