A whistling hearing aid is annoying. But what does it mean? Most of us that wear hearing aids are familiar with one of two things: the sound of our own hearing aid whistling or a well-meaning (and…
Learn the correct terms referring to Deaf, hearing loss, hearing impaired or hard of hearing. What do deaf people want to be called? Have you ever found yourself needing a correct term for referring to a deaf…
The right thing for Deaf children – what is it? Parents want what’s best, but knowing what that is can be a challenge. Most Deaf and hard of hearing children are born to parents with typical hearing…
Are you tired of hearing loss holiday hell? Time to take charge and have some fun. Here’s how you can take the holiday bull by the horns! For people with hearing loss, holidays are hell. Gathering with…
Hearing loss is a strange, new world. Losing an ability you once took for granted can be a soul crushing aspect of the human condition. *WARNING* This article contains Star Trek references, puns and (circa-1990) spoilers. Please…
ASL sites for kids too! Find the BEST places online with American Sign Language programs JUST for kids! If you’ve read my post The Best Sites to Learn American Sign Language and wondered, “Hm, are there ASL…
There’s tons of sites to learn ASL, thanks to the boom in online classes. If you’ve ever wanted to learn American Sign Language, there’s never been a better time. But which are the best? In listing the…
Sound of Metal is a stunning, beautiful movie about a musician’s sudden deafness. But it’s a loss for the Deaf community. Sound of Metal paints a surreal picture of a musician’s nosedive into deafness. Imagine you’re going…
Is your business Deaf-Savvy? Can Deaf people access your business or will they go to your competitor? Are you alienating 50 million potential customers?! Take the quiz and find out!
Deaf people can get blindsided by sound. Even those of us who truly embrace (yes, even LIKE!) being deaf or hard of hearing have an experience with sound that is not only surprising but truly profound. Music…