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April 17, 2017

Published by Ellie Parfitt at April 17, 2017

The noisy car breakdown that I couldn’t hear!

As a deaf driver and as someone with little knowledge about car mechanics, I've faced a scary situation. Here's what I've learned.

January 30, 2017

Published by Lucie Herridge at January 30, 2017

Common challenges with raising deaf children (and how to overcome them)

Although life has certainly improved since he received his cochlear implants, we still face challenges with Harry being deaf.

December 1, 2016

Published by daysiadoug at December 1, 2016

3 (More) Tips for Communicating with Teachers as a Deaf Teen

Being a deaf student in high school can be frustrating. If you’re lucky, you’ll have teachers who understand your needs. But sometimes, you may encounter teachers who don’t have patience for […]

November 16, 2016

Published by Lucie Herridge at November 16, 2016

Tips for establishing a bedtime routine for deaf children

Bedtime routines for deaf children allow them to feel safe and comfortable when it comes to going to sleep.

November 8, 2016

does my hearing aid have a telecoil? t-coil technology in hearing aids

Published by Anna Biggins at November 8, 2016

Ask Anna: Does my hearing aid have a Telecoil?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I’ve seen signs around my community – like at the train station and the theater – about […]

November 3, 2016

Published by Eloise Garland at November 3, 2016

8 Moving Tips for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Dwellers

Moving houses can be stressful - particularly if there are communication difficulties. Here are some ways to make the move easier and less stressful.

October 31, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 31, 2016

5 Tips to Enjoy Halloween with Hearing Loss

Halloween can be challenging for deaf peple, particularly in the dark. Here are 6 tips to enjoy Halloween with hearing loss.

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” […]

July 5, 2016

will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?

Published by Anna Biggins at July 5, 2016

Ask Anna: Will hearing aids make my hearing go back to “normal”?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna: I had normal hearing until about age 65, and now my audiologist tells me I have […]

May 9, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 9, 2016

6 tips for shopping with hearing loss

I recently bought my first car, and noticed in this situation how shopping with hearing loss affected my purchase, especially in situations where I had to deal with sales people.

May 2, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 2, 2016

4 Inclusion Tips for Deaf Awareness Week

For Deaf Awareness Week, let’s really listen. This might sound really obvious, but communication issues are the biggest challenges for hard-of-hearing people. Over the past year of blogging as Deafie […]

December 2, 2015

Published by Editorial Staff at December 2, 2015

Talking about Hearing Loss this Holiday Season

5 ways to start the conversation about hearing loss with your loved ones during the holiday season

October 5, 2015

Published by Christina Lisk at October 5, 2015

Don’t Eat my Hearing Aid!

One of the most common accidents with hearing aids is a pet thinking it’s lunch.* If you Google the phrase “pets eating hearing aids,” you will find endless articles and […]

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