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Captioned telephone service is a critical accessibility tool, enabling millions of Americans with hearing loss the right and opportunity to communicate with others by telephone. It’s a terrific accommodation, but can it make it easier for scammers to target people with hearing loss?  Scam Call Captioned Word-for-Word One family wishes a captioner had done more to protect their hard-of-hearing mother

Assistive listening devices charged and working at every theater with staff who can explain how to use them? Hearing loops in an elevator? At the box office? In every taxicab? Captioned announcements on public transportation? Does this sound like a dream come true? Then head to London! Access for people with hearing loss is widespread. Hearing Loss Access Widespread in

What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear, which causes episodes of vertigo, imbalance, fluctuating hearing loss, pressure in the ear, and tinnitus (noises) in ones ear. An episode of Meniere’s disease can last for minutes, up to many hours in duration. Meniere’s disease most often affects only one ear and often individuals will perceive

Rumor has it that hearing loss stigma is on the decline. People say: Everyone is wearing things in their ears these days so wearing hearing aids is less of a big deal. Lots of people use captions on social media, even if they don’t have hearing issues. TV programs like the Bachelor series regularly include people with hearing loss and

I love traveling! It’s always a thrill to learn about other cultures, discover new foods, and experience a different slice of life from my every day. While exciting, traveling can also be stressful. What do I pack? What if the food doesn’t agree with me? How will I navigate unfamiliar transit systems?  People with hearing loss have additional concerns. Will

Looking at the eclipse without protective glasses is like going to a concert with no noise protection. But the two events don’t seem to garner the same level of awareness or concern. What can we learn from the eclipse glasses messaging to raise awareness about protection from noise-induced hearing loss?  Eclipse Mania Hits the United States New York City, where

For many years, hearing healthy advocates (me included) have bemoaned the lack of realistic and modern hearing aid images that are used in the media coverage of hearing loss. News articles may tout the waning stigma around wearing hearing aids, but the accompanying images showing a beige, oversized and outdated device tell a different story. These misleading images often perpetuate

World Hearing Day, held on March 3 annually, focuses the world on the importance of proper hearing care. Each year, The World Health Organization selects a theme to highlight. Last year’s was “Ear and hearing care for all” showcasing the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care. In 2022, the theme was “To hear for life, listen

My family and I love to snorkel. The brightly colored fish glittering in the sun are always a treat for the senses. Sometimes we spot something larger like a turtle or even a barracuda. My husband and son like to dive down to search for octopi and other hidden gems. This rapid change in pressure brings water into their ears

After each performance of All the Devils are Here, the actor Patrick Page hosts a 20-minute talkback with the audience. He is one of my favorite actors, so I was excited to stay after the show to see what he had to say. I hadn’t expected a master class in self-advocacy as well.  “I am hard of hearing and wear