advocacy
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Hearing Loss Advocacy Winner!
Thank you to all who voted! I am so grateful for 2nd place in this national award, but I am even more thankful for this chance to help others and make a difference. I am beyond honored by Oticon’s award, but also, by every single positive comment you have ever made about this blog. Continue reading
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World Hearing Day- Changing Mindsets for Hearing Loss
March 3, 2023 is World Hearing Day. This year the theme is Changing Mindsets in order to improve access for those with hearing loss. Join me in sharing about the importance of hearing loss and help to change the narrative around hearing devices. Continue reading
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Oticon Hearing Loss Champion Award Finalist
I have been nominated for Oticon’s Focus on the People: Hearing Loss Champion Award. If you have a minute to cast a vote for me I sure would appreciate it. Voting Link: www.oticon.com/fop Continue reading
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Accommodating Hearing Loss Without Asking
So often it is important to advocate for yourself and explain your needs to others. But advocacy is often exhausting. So moments when your needs are met without saying a word are so refreshing. Continue reading
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Recovery from Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Recovery is unique to each individual. No two tumors are precisely the same and no recoveries are either. Continue reading
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Changing the Narrative Around Hearing Aids
I asked a group of young adults with hearing loss if they would take a photo of themself wearing their hearing aid and feeling good. Here are the amazing results. Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.