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Examples of good communication access are sometimes few and far between, so when they do occur, it is important to celebrate them. Gratitude and acknowledgment are powerful motivators. A Hearing Access Success Story Attending a comedy show can be risky business for someone with hearing loss, especially if the comic uses sarcasm and subtle voice intonations to amuse. How will

Living with hearing loss isn’t just about quieter (or no) sound—it also impacts our energy, emotions, and relationships. I’ve lived with mild to moderate hearing loss since childhood, and over time I have found meditation to be one of the most powerful tools to help me navigate daily life. Here are seven ways it has made a difference in living

“I don’t want people to know about my hearing issues. They might think I am slow or out of touch. So, I don’t mention that I have trouble hearing and keep my devices hidden.” “Wow, my hearing devices/glasses/apps/assistive listening systems are helping me hear better in this loud space! Have you tried one?” The first statement is fueled by stigma.

I looked around the empty patio area and seeing nothing, returned my attention to the food in front of me. It was lunchtime, and I was enjoying a peaceful moment at a small deli in the middle of nowhere, waiting for my family to join me outside.  Bok it, bok ok. There it was again. My family approached. “Who is

Because hearing loss is invisible, people won’t necessarily know that we have hearing challenges. Many hearing aids are small, almost invisible, or can be hidden behind long hair. People with hearing loss are also pretty skilled at faking it. This is not a good thing, not only because we may answer a question inappropriately, but also because bluffing creates barriers

“Hearing research is not just about sound; it is about connection and communication. It is about relationships, emotions, and the human experience.” This was my message at the 2025 Bellucci Symposium for scientific research at Creighton University, where I was invited to share my perspective on living with hearing loss. Through a Q&A conversation guided by Dr. Alison Coffin, an

“I don’t want anyone to see my hearing aids. What’s the smallest type you have?”  How many times a week does an audiologist get asked this question? Probably too many to count. I made the same request at the start of my hearing loss journey. Beaten down by the shame and embarrassment I had learned as a child watching my

“Why is the music so loud?” “My throat is sore from screaming over the music!” “They just turned the music up. What are they thinking?” These quotes reflect the sentiment of the gathered attendees at my 30th college reunion. Yes, we are all in our mid-50s now—perhaps that is part of the issue—but other reunion classes shared similar feedback. Whatever

When life gives you an opportunity to show the difference between a visible disability and an invisible one, you take it. My injured spouse was an eager participant. He knows about the frustrations of living with an invisible disability by watching my frequent struggles with communication access. Together, we made a video to highlight the difference.   Watching the video below,

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere! It answers queries on Google and helps people parallel park their cars. It can monitor weight distribution on AI-tethered mats and recommend adjustments to your yoga posture. It can even suggest better titles or images for social media posts to drive engagement.  But can AI make our hearing aids smarter? Hearing aid manufacturers seem to