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Watching the Wizard of Oz with Closed-Captioning

by webmaster | Oct 8, 2018 | Communication and Connection, Living with Hearing Loss

I think all of us discover something new when we watch our favorite classics over and over again. I found many surprising things while watching The Wizard of Oz for the first time with closed-captioning. With a recent streaming release of The Wizard of Oz in high...

Hearing Loss and Self-Serve Checkout

by webmaster | Sep 3, 2018 | Communication and Connection, Living with Hearing Loss

If you are like many, using a self-serve checkout beats long lines. But if you have a hearing loss, they can be problematic. Why? Not all instructions for completing a transaction appear on the screen. This post was inspired by a conversation between my husband and a...

HLAA-CA Hearing Loss Tech Expo

by webmaster | Aug 20, 2018 | Devices and Technology

HLAA-CA Hearing Loss Tech Expo is a worthwhile event to attend. The Hearing Loss Association of America, California State Association (HLAA-CA) is hosting its third annual hearing loss tech expo on Sunday, September 23, 2018, in Foster City, California, for attendees...

Making a Difference about Hearing Loss

by webmaster | Aug 19, 2018 | Devices and Technology

I think all of us appreciate knowing when we’ve made a difference in someone’s life. I’m certainly no exception, especially when it comes to making a difference about hearing loss. With permission granted, I am sharing excerpts from three emails. One written about me...

Hearing Loss and Frustration Go Hand in Hand

by webmaster | Jun 17, 2018 | Communication and Connection

Frustration is a very real emotion for someone with a hearing loss. If someone you care about is losing their hearing, frustration will be one of the key emotions both parties will experience. The one that has normal hearing needs to be the one that...