In recent days, I've seen this debate come up about why we still use the term "disabled" and that it should be "differently-abled" to be more inclusive of everyone who has different levels of ability. This has shown up not just online but also at work and with friends, and quite frankly, I've had just… Continue reading Disabled versus Differently-Abled
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COVID-19 brings challenges for Hard of Hearing Individuals
As you can see, I have avoided any mention of COVID-19 here in the last several months since the situation has begun developing. Based on the things that I was seeing, people were overwhelmed with all the misinformation, fear, frustration, and anger. It was too chaotic, too uncertain a time to have a conversation about… Continue reading COVID-19 brings challenges for Hard of Hearing Individuals
2019 Reflections
Reflecting on 2019 and the past decade.
Sound-Dependent Lifestyle
What does it mean to lead a sound dependent lifestyle when you’re hard-of-hearing?
Airports: How can they be more DHH Friendly?
There's one thing that airports can do to be more pleasant for hard of hearing and deaf individuals
Hearing Aids and Travel
Questions and answers about what you should expect about travelling with hearing aids
Most Deaf-Friendly Places
What are the most deaf and hard of hearing friendly places to travel?
What does Hard of Hearing Friendly mean?
Hard of Hearing friendly is a term used to describe places, whether they're for people who have hearing limitations
Closed Captioning During Travel
Closed Captions are important to Hard of Hearing and Deaf individuals in order to consume information; however, they’re not easily available during travel.
Why YOUR hearing matters
Today is World Hearing Day, and your hearing is important. Make sure to communicate clearly with individuals who are HoH/Deaf and get your hearing checked!