As we reach the end of another busy year for Living with Hearing Loss, I want to thank all my readers for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for all of us. It has a been a busy year of writing, speaking, “We Hear You” screenings, and “Hear & Beyond” book signings! I look forward Continue reading
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Breaking Down Barriers to Hearing Health Care
Hearing care should be available for all, yet it remains elusive for many. Part of the problem is a lack of demand for hearing care services. For example, only 20% of people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually use one. This is true even in countries where national insurance plans cover hearing aids. Continue reading
We Hear You Now on YouTube!
Can a documentary change people’s lives? In the case of We Hear You, the answer seems to be yes! I watched the film with my son who has never understood my hearing difficulties. For the first time, he pledged to do whatever it took to help us communicate better. —Older adult with hearing loss In Continue reading
My Favorite Things about Living with Hearing Loss
Wait, did you get that right? Favorite things about living with hearing loss? There are positives and negatives to almost anything—including hearing loss. A recent post highlighted the downsides, but today we will look at the silver linings. The Silver Linings of Hearing Loss Please add your pluses and minuses in the comments. Developing self-advocacy Continue reading
Take the Hearing Loss Access Survey
My recent experiences with assistive technology at the movies and the theater have been disappointing. Unfortunately, I am not alone. Assistive technologies for people with hearing loss are often unavailable, and even when they are, many times they do not work as they should. Improvements are needed, but without data, venues are often resistant to Continue reading
