unilateral hearing loss
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Celebrating Accessibility: A Magical Evening at the Overture Center
It was my first time attending an event celebrating access and accommodations. I loved trying out all the accessibility options and the warmth and welcome I experienced. Continue reading
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Enhancing Accessibility: The Importance of Microphone Use in Presentations
It’s a pet peeve of mine- not using the microphone provided. I wish we could effect change so that people would always use a microphone when presenting. Continue reading
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Smart Watch for Night Alerts with Hearing Loss
Have you ever slept through a critical alarm? Once I slept through a fire alarm, I realized I needed a better system to keep me safe at night. Continue reading
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Flying with a Sunflower Lanyard
In my recent travels, I had an opportunity to wear a sunflower lanyard to share that I have an invisible disability. I would definitely recommend the sunflower lanyard if your airport participates. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss and Hypervigilance
I definitely find that left unchecked I will slip from being vigilant about my hearing loss to hypervigilance. Do you also struggle with hypervigilance? Continue reading
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Android Phone Hearing Accessibility Features
Many people are unaware how many useful hearing tools are built right into their phones. This is a guide of some Android hearing accessibility features and how I use them. Continue reading
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Ear Plugs vs AirPods for Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is incredibly important, and I have found it critical for my hearing loss life to find options that meet my needs. I have used both ear plugs and AirPods Pro 2 for hearing protection, and I wanted to share my likes and dislikes for each system. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 6: DJ’s Story
In this episode DJ talks candidly about his retrosigmoid surgery for his acoustic neuroma as well as the physical and mental repercussions. DJ did lose all his hearing in the affected ear and experienced facial paralysis. He has wonderful insight into his emotions and thoughts throughout the process as well as tools that helped him… Continue reading
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Hearing Accommodations for a Novel Experience: A Case Study
Asking for accommodations can be overwhelming. Here I break down a recent experience I had attending an event that was completely new to me. The accommodations truly made the event a success for me. Continue reading
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Skin Care and Bone Anchored Hearing Devices
There are certain skincare measures that are important for the maintenance of an abutment style bone anchored hearing device. The skincare seems to daunt people at times, but I have found it reasonably easy and successful. 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.
