hearing-loss
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Conventions and Professional Events with Single Sided Deafness
Conventions and professional trainings can be extremely challenging for hearing in the best possible situations. I recently had a really negative experience for hearing accessibility at a seminar. I hope we see growth in convention accessibility as technology becomes easier to implement. Continue reading
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Go Gray for May and May is Better Hearing Month
May is for brain tumor awareness and better hearing. As both of these apply to my specific situation, I am very amused that these two campaigns happen to be the same month. #GrayMay #BetterHearing #BetterHearingMonth #HLAA Continue reading
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My Phone is an Accessibility Device
I use my phone to help with my hearing loss in a variety of ways, but in some situations I feel like I get judged for being a rude young person for utilizing my assistance technology. I’d love to see cultural stigma against phones change, so I can feel comfortable using my phone for accessibility… Continue reading
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Single Sided Deafness Pet Peeves
Previously, I shared my favorite things about one sided hearing loss. But there are several situations that can be incredibly frustrating when you only have one working ear. Here are some of my top pet peeves as a person with single sided deafness. Continue reading
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Musicals and Single Sided Deafness- Understanding Lyrics with Music
I absolutely love musicals. Since I lost all my hearing in one ear, it has been harder to enjoy this media. The theater I was attending did not offer captioning, so I decided I would make my own captions – so to speak. I loved my self- made captions and they worked well. Continue reading
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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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Feeling Like a Burden
One of the biggest challenges during my Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis was feeling like a burden. My personality is one of helping and giving. I am absolutely terrible at receiving help. Continue reading
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Music and Single Sided Deafness-My Experience
I was worried after losing my hearing that I would not be able to enjoy music the same way or that it wouldn’t sound as good. I do find that I listen to music less than what I used to when I was a hearing individual. However, I am grateful I can participate in music… 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.