education

This year, back to school looks a little different for everyone, but students with hearing loss especially are facing communication challenges that can affect their education. This guide is designed to help teachers, parents and students overcome these barriers and find solutions as they enter the new school year, virtually or in-person. Going Back to […]

There’s not always one clear way to communicate with people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Depending on the level of hearing loss and communication preferences, some people may prefer sign language while others rely on lip-reading or simply better positioning of the speaker. To learn about the difference communication methods, one online service

Back-to-school looks different this year to everyone. Some students may be going back to in-person, while others will be participating in remote learning. Students, especially those in college, are adjusting to a variety of changes from the COVID-19 pandemic – such as face-masks and social distancing – and even more so if they have hearing

It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here, but this year looks quite different for many. This is especially true for deaf students. Everyone is facing major adjustments as they transition back to in-person learning, but for students with hearing loss, the transition can be especially challenging. With the proper set-up, planing

Ask Anna is an advice column for the hearing loss community. This week, Phonak Marketing Manager Whitney Spagnola, who has two children with hearing loss of her own, steps in to answer this common question. Dear Anna: My deaf child wears Phonak hearing aids at school, but still struggles to hear in the classroom. Our

Accessibility is something that people with hearing loss must think about everywhere they go. This is certainly the case with educational settings and institutions. Accessibility and accommodation needs for the deaf and hard of hearing are especially important in schools and educational institutes. Importance of Accessibility in Educational Settings There are a wide variety of

As summer winds to a close, students are returning to the classroom. Starting a new school year can be difficult, with different environments, classmates, and teachers. Here are a few ways to address your hearing loss at school and make the transition easier! Send an Email Introduction A convenient way to address your hearing loss at

As a student in high school, I’ve been able to find many ways to help advocate for deaf communities. Recently, I volunteered at an ESY (Extended School Year) summer program for students with severe to moderate disabilities. I designed and led a bench painting project where 20-30 kids helped paint a bus bench to be

It’s that time of year again! Well, at least it is for my colleagues in the Northern Hemisphere. (In sunny South Africa, we’re nearing the end of our third school term, with end of year exams coming up rapidly.) But in general, September is back-to-school time, and that means it’s time for tips for teachers

This article originally appeared on HearingLikeMe Sweden. Pupils, teachers and headteachers are in agreement when they talk about how the sound equalization system Roger™ SoundField has improved the work environment at the Isabergskolan compulsory school in Hestra, Sweden. “There is much more breathing space to work, and regardless of where the pupils are sitting, they