education

Going back to school is an exciting time as it’s a chance to start anew. Of course with new classes, that means new teachers and going through the dreaded “this is how you use my microphone” spiel again. A back to school hearing loss checklist can help. Self-advocacy in school can be a challenge. Based […]

Going back to school is an exciting time as it’s a chance to start anew. Of course with new classes, that means new teachers and going through the dreaded “this is how you use my microphone” spiel again. A back to school hearing loss checklist can help. Self-advocacy in school can be a challenge. Based

Going to school with hearing loss can be tough. From listening fatigue to keeping track of listening technology, to dealing with less-than-ideal classroom settings, hearing loss can present several barriers to education. However, there are ways to ensure that you are receiving the accommodations that you have a right to. As a student, it is

The way I view my hearing loss has differed depending on my age, grade and stage of life I was at during a specific time. Looking back at the years, I remember what it was like having hearing loss in elementary school. This is what I remember about my hearing loss during my elementary years

You’d think it’d be easier to describe to people what it’s like being deaf or hard of hearing, but it’s similar one of those “you had to be there” situations. Unless you’ve actually experienced it yourself, there’s really no true way to know what it’s like to not hear everything. But there are some activities

Starting college was significantly an exciting and trying time for me. Living in a new city surrounded by thousands of students from a variety of backgrounds had me eager to learn and grow and become someone I never thought I could be. Once so shy and quiet, I now felt compelled to put myself out

Teaching to find success for kids with hearing loss can be nothing short of wonderful. Middle school principal Suzanne Webb is a former teacher and now, in her capacity as a school administrator, works with children with special needs. Throughout her career, she has learned methods for teaching students with hearing loss. The task of

Studying a foreign language with hearing loss can be challenging. All the subtleties in pronunciations and dialects can be difficult to master, especially if you have a hard time hearing every nuance. But, it’s not impossible! Here are some tips for studying a foreign language with hearing loss. Can students with hearing loss study a

Listening fatigue can make school more challenging for people with hearing loss. I’ve collected some tips to help combat listening fatigue in college. Listening fatigue manifests differently for everybody. I got throbbing headaches in the middle of a lecture as I strained to hear the professor. The ever increasing intensity cut my concentration as I

I have officially made it through my first semester of college! My transition to college as a deaf student was fairly smooth. I attend aka Northern Arizona University (NAU), where I moved into a residence hall on campus. I have two roommates and my dorm is in the middle of the campus. It’s a lively