The power of our hearing loss documentary โWe Hear Youโ to unite people was on full display recently at The Shedd in Eugene, Oregon. Thank you to the Center for Hearing Access for hosting the screening and talkback. The Center for Hearing Access was founded in 2024, as a national advocacy and education initiative ofย Continue reading
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Making a Fresh Start with Your Hearing Loss
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 chanceย Continue reading
Expressive Captions Are Having a Moment
Captions are an essential communication tool. They help us understand what words people are saying, environmental sounds like a door slamming, or if there is music playing. But captions could do more to express the emotional context behind what is being said. Launched on Android phones in December, Googleโs Expressive Captions aims to do justย Continue reading
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.ย This yearโs theme is โChanging Mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.โ It is a powerful theme because it puts the person with hearing lossย Continue reading
Managing Tinnitus: There ARE Options
While there is no cure for tinnitus, donโt tell patients there is nothing they can do. Many options exist to help ease the burden. A Case Study: Are You Helping Your Clients Manage Tinnitus? Mary has hearing loss, and also tinnitus. Sometimes it sounds like a screech. Other times, itโs more of a buzz. Sheย Continue reading
