hearing accessibility
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Captioning Live Theatre
Live theatre can be challenging with hearing loss, especially with the addition of music in a musical performance. Captions make musicals accessible for many with hearing loss, and I was so excited to play a role in helping the Overture Center test their captions at the show Wicked. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss at the Waterpark
All the noise in an indoor waterpark can be very daunting. I was very surprised by how I communicated in a waterpark without any hearing assistance. Continue reading
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Feeling Unsafe with Hearing Loss
Losing your hearing can often come with a loss of feeling safe. I have sacrificed many hours of sleep to the anxious thoughts of not hearing something vital. Hearing loss definitely comes both with safety risks as well as anxious thoughts about safety. Continue reading
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Hearing Accommodations Not As Promised
I did my due diligence and still had a challenging experience for hearing accessibility. Have you had situations where accommodations did not work as advertised? 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.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 