Browsing All posts tagged under »hearing«

Liam O’Dell: We need to strike the right balance this World Hearing Day – here’s why

March 3, 2021 by

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What could have been a great day for deaf awareness has instead become rather… icky. World Hearing Day, founded by […]

(e: Why I do not use the term ‘audism’

May 9, 2013 by

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Before I discuss racism and ableism in an upcoming blog post, let me explain why I don’t use the term […]

Cristina Hartmann: A confession of sorts (on having Usher Syndrome)

April 10, 2013 by

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I’ve agonized over writing this confession (for the lack of a better word) for months. I’ve decided just to come […]

Deaf news in BSL from Remark: iPhone hearing aid | Award for President of Asian Deaf organisation

April 10, 2013 by

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Click on the titles to go to Remark’s website, then click ‘BSL’ to watch the news in beautiful sign language! […]

Callum Fox: Navigating the jungle (and how audiologists are only interested in the technical side)

March 11, 2013 by

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As some of you may have read, I went to the audiologist for a routine checkup and ended up asking […]

William Mager: Billy 2.0 – Two steps forward, one back

January 24, 2013 by

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I’ve been switched on for a month now. It’s been a really steep learning curve, and after two tuning sessions […]

Callum Fox: Walking the line between the hearing and deaf worlds

January 17, 2013 by

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My name is Callum Fox. I intend to write about my experiences as a cochlear implant user and what life […]

Leigh Taylor: 10 things you should never say to the (hearing) parent of a deaf child

January 16, 2013 by

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Leigh Taylor is a hearing mum of two children, one of whom is deaf and has a life-limiting condition. In […]

PJ Gribbin: Why hearing people should be forgiven their ‘Wonky Moments’

January 14, 2013 by

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I usually get up and make my first pot of tea of the day at around 05:45. At this time […]

Breaking News: Breakthrough in deafness treatment as scientists in America regrow hairs in the ears of mice using drugs

January 9, 2013 by

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A story has just broken about a revolutionary new treatment that could eventually be used to regrow the hairs in […]