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You’re supposed to take good care of hearing aids, right? A technological marvel, they are and.. expensive. But, they’re vulnerable! Here’s some common places that they’re used or stored but are potential pitfalls that can mean disaster…
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…
If you wear hearing aids, emergency backup communication is essential. In 1994 I was living in the San Fernando Valley, when a catastrophic earthquake shook the Los Angeles area to its core. Just a few miles north…
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For a Deaf or hard of hearing person, having confidence in explaining what’s needed to better communicate with kids is crucial. My best strategies. For most of us that are Deaf or hard of hearing understanding children’s…
Once Upon a Time, you could get into Disneyland for FREE on your birthday. And one year, after we were recently married, my husband and I decided to go for his birthday. So, as carefree (read childless)…