Thank you for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for the 10th year in a row! 2024 has been another busy year of writing, speaking, and hearing access consulting! And of course We Hear You screenings and Hear & Beyond book signings! I look forward to many more events in 2025! Most Viewed Posts of Continue reading
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Holidays and Hearing Loss: Making it Work
It’s that time of year again—the holiday season. For many it’s a time of celebration, of reflecting with gratitude on the year that is ending, and for setting goals for the following year. For people with hearing loss, though, the holiday season can be a mixed blessing. We are excited to spend time with family 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
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
