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When I first started college, I didn’t imagine that I would end up in cornfields doing fieldwork. However, during college I discovered digital map-making, leading me outside in the hot heat. Along the way, I learned tips for the best way to do fieldwork with a hearing loss. My career aspirations have changed frequently throughout […]

It can be difficult interacting with people who are wearing face masks if you have a hearing loss. If they’re in a position of authority, it can even more stressful. How should you interact with masked police officers if you’re deaf, and how can we educate police departments about our needs? Pulled Over by a

Like many milestones in our lives, getting a driver’s license can come with accessibility challenges for the deaf and hard of hearing. Now, though, states are becoming more aware of addressing these issues and finding solutions for them. The state of Texas is one that has established a first-of-its-kind driving school for the deaf and

Some of my greatest childhood memories were at sleepovers with my friends. Looking back at my memories, I wish I would have handled sleepovers differently because attending sleepovers with a hearing loss makes for a more unique experience. We would stay up late to eat snacks and watch movies and play games. The most fun

Deaf Mexican Americans are a minority that lacks representation in Deaf education and in Mexican communities in the United States. Yet, they hold a unique place within the Deaf community and bring valuable cultural perspectives. Cultural Challenges for Deaf Mexican Americans Cultural challenges for Deaf Mexican Americans are apparent when it comes to education. Many

It’s no secret that some face masks aren’t very hearing aid friendly. Standard ear loop elastics interfere with the placement of behind-the-ear hearing technology. Clear masks on others provide access to lip reading, but don’t necessarily fit comfortably when worn by a hearing aid user. No one should have to choose between COVID protection and hearing technology.

2020 has been a year. Let’s make these holidays extra special by finding that perfect gift. Whether you have hearing loss yourself, or if you’re looking for a gift for a loved one who is deaf or hard of hearing, we’ve selected some of our favorite hearing-themed gifts for 2020. This is the HearingLikeMe.com Holiday

Interview with author and poet Raymond Antrobus December 7, 2020 Flying with hearing loss: Masks, communication and restrictions December 11, 2020 This year has been a hard one. The worldwide pandemic has put many out of work and increased the struggle to make ends meet. During this time, job security is an issue many people

Many companies struggle to understand the need for inclusivity when it comes to clients and customers. Starbucks, though, is one company that continuously shows up for the deaf and hard of hearing. With sign language cafes and inclusive drive-thru ordering, Starbucks has showed initiative in accessibility. Recently, a deaf customer at a Starbucks had a

When an emergency happens, most people can pick up the phone and dial emergency services. This is often a three digit number like 112 in parts of Europe, and 911 in the US. But what if you can’t hear, or have a difficult time using the phone? Thankfully, some countries are doing to make emergency