There has been much written about the stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids. But as one reader commented on a recent blog post on this topic, perhaps it’s time to flip the conversation. Rather than focusing on the stigma and the pushback, let’s highlight all the cool and life-changing benefits that hearing aids can Continue reading
Break the Stigma
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
I Love My Hearing Loss Friends
When I walked into the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) convention in Phoenix, I immediately sighed with relief. I was home. At most conferences I attend, I worry about communication access. Is captioning provided in the workshops? Are assistive listening devices available? Will I be able to participate fully? But at HLAA I don’t 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
Batter Up! Two Authentic Portrayals of Hearing Loss
I had the pleasure of moderating a post-screening talkback for Rally Caps at ReelAbilities’ flagship festival in NYC. A short film, Deaf Giants was shown prior to the feature length Rally Caps. Both are family films that share a baseball theme. And a common message: Hearing loss may be challenging but it doesn’t need to Continue reading
