You don’t always know when you’ll have a Deaf person in your Zoom meeting. But you should take the initiative in making it accessible. As a busy Deaf mom, I think Zoom is great. Pretty much…
Hearing Loss is A Strange, New World
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…
How to Get a Deaf Person’s Attention
Getting a Deaf person’s attention may not seem clear cut to people unfamiliar. These are the accepted tactics to say, “Hey look over here”. How to get a Deaf person’s attention can throw people for a loop. …
10 Signs You’re in a Deaf House
Signs you’re in a Deaf house can be subtle. Some are not. Deaf people have their own unique ways or running a household – learn the signs! Deaf people can spot the signs of another Deaf household…
Deaf in a Restaurant
Date Night! My husband and I score a babysitter, boom out the door and into the car. Floor it to freedom. A much needed couple of kid-free hours awaits. Into the restaurant, yes we’d like to sit…
17 Names for Deaf
What’s in a name? Apparently a lot if you’re deaf. Or hard of hearing. Or whatever label you use to describe yourself. But (cocks head) do you have a right to call yourself that?! Well, because it’s…