May 19, 2021
Phonak audiologist

Interview with Phonak Audiologist Michael Preuss

Before being able to help others with their hearing needs, audiologist Michael Preuss had to come a long way in his own hearing loss journey.  At three years old, Michael […]
January 10, 2020
working with an employee who has hearing loss

Tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss

Working with an employee who has hearing loss can mean challenges on both sides. This is a list of tips for working with an employee who has hearing loss.
September 13, 2019
group conference calls with hearing loss

How to have better conference calls with hearing loss

Due to my hearing loss, group conference calls used to be unnerving. But with a few adjustments and tweaks along the way, I found a new sense of confidence. 
July 18, 2019
hearing in virtual meetings

How to hear better in virtual meetings

With access to many platforms of communication, the ability to work remotely is common. This allows for flexibility in managing work-life balance and having a choice of where to live. […]
November 14, 2018

5 Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids at Work

Wearing hearing aids can really make a huge positive impact on your life and at work. Here are 5 Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids at Work.
May 10, 2017
deaf creative director

How a deaf creative director uses technology to achieve his dreams

Peter is completely deaf in one ear and have about 35-40 percent hearing in the other ear, but is fully equipped with hearing technology.
May 9, 2017
My hearing aids squeal when I'm on the phone

Ask Anna: Why do my hearing aids squeal when I’m on the phone?

Is there something I can do to change this or us this just something I need to live with?
August 24, 2016
Tips for working with hearing loss, perfecting resume

Working with Hearing Loss: 7 Tips for Perfecting your Résumé

I’m currently in the position where I am looking for jobs and it is a struggle! With a disability, it makes the process even harder. Hearing loss in the workplace […]
April 28, 2016
World Day for Health and Safety at Work

Why World Day for Health and Safety at Work Matters

Nearly 13 percent of U.S. workers suffer from at least some hearing loss, according to a new study by the CDC.  While some of these employees may have hearing loss […]
November 23, 2015

Confessions of a teenage deaf lifeguard

Lifeguarding requires patience, attentiveness, responsibility and (most importantly) the ability to jump into the water at any given moment. That’s why for me, as a hearing aid wearer and person […]
April 24, 2015

Son of My Deaf Parents

When Stephanie contacted me, I had actually never heard of Mother Father Deaf Day, which is this Sunday. It’s probably not well known in France, and that’s a pity. On […]
August 21, 2014

A Beautiful Ending

The end to every journey can be met with excitement or sadness: it’s all on how you look at it. The past year has flown by before my eyes. There […]