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
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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
My Least Favorite Things about Living with Hearing Loss
There are positives and negatives to almost anything—including hearing loss. Today’s post highlights the downsides, but don’t worry, next time we will highlight the silver linings. The Downsides of Hearing Loss Please add your pluses and minuses in the comments. Listening fatigue With hearing loss, communication takes work! It’s like playing a game of Wheel 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
Greater Awareness Creates Better Access
My yoga practice often translates directly to my life with hearing loss—especially when it is challenging. In a recent yoga class, as the teacher provided different modification options for a difficult pose she said, “When you have greater awareness, you have more options.” And something clicked. Whether it is yoga or hearing loss (or anything Continue reading
