Thank you InnoCaption for including me in the first-ever Empower Retreat for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) advocates and influencers. It was a thrill to spend time with people I have admired from afar on social media and to meet so many others helping to break down hearing loss stigma. The two-day event included Continue reading
Advocacy
What is the Best Hearing Aid?
“I’m worried about my hearing but am unsure which hearing aid to buy. Which is the best one? “My audiologist recommended hearing aids from Brand X. Are these the best ones?” People ask me questions like this all the time, mostly people new to the hearing loss experience, either about themselves or a family member Continue reading
Good Intentions Won’t Help Me Hear
It’s always fun to try out a new entertainment venue. But it can be challenging, especially if you need hearing help for the performance. I checked the theater’s website and saw that assisted listening devices would be available. Great! Or maybe not so great. While the best practice is to call ahead to understand the Continue reading
Hearing Loss Haiku
There are so many emotions associated with hearing loss that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. I’m frustrated! I feel left out. Why can’t people remember to speak clearly? When I feel bogged down with emotions, I sometimes take it out on those closest to me. This is not a great strategy because hurting others is Continue reading
Where Is the Ear Protection?
We follow the crowd of concertgoers towards the stadium. It is our first music concert in an outdoor venue. How will that affect the acoustics? We had no idea, but we had come prepared with ear protection. No concert is worth damaging hearing. As we found our way around the perimeter, we could hear the Continue reading
