Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration to move forward on your hearing loss journey. My children motivated me to take an important step toward acceptance and self-advocacy. For others, it could be a simple change of the calendar that drives them forward. Or maybe even the start of spring. Spring is a chance Continue reading
Break the Stigma
Empower Yourself: Changing Mindsets about Hearing Loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) named March 3rd World Hearing Day, aiming to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care globally. This year’s theme is “Changing Mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.” It is a powerful theme because it puts the person with hearing loss Continue reading
Paul Simon Boosts Hearing Loss Awareness
Many people advocate for better hearing loss awareness, but few bring the clout of Paul Simon. Paul began losing his hearing about three years ago, but it took a further step down in his left ear earlier this year. Losing hearing is traumatic for anyone, but perhaps even more so for a musician whose life’s Continue reading
Hearing Loss Advocacy is Better as a Team!
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
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
