by webmaster | Apr 30, 2022 | Communication and Connection, CPR, Devices and Technology
Image credit mohamed_hassan on Pixabay As a hard-of-hearing person who relies on lips to comprehend speech, two years of people wearing masks was like living in the Twilight Zone. However, a remarkable thing DID happen! Zoom video conferencing! What is Zoom? It is...
by webmaster | Mar 30, 2022 | Communication and Connection, CPR
As I stated in my TedX talk and my books, I was often unaware – or unwilling – to acknowledge my hearing disability for much of my life. This included not recognizing behaviors that I adopted to survive my disability. However, I finally realized them for... by webmaster | Nov 30, 2021 | Communication and Connection, Hearing Loss, Living with Hearing Loss
For me, and millions of others, the holiday season means a LOT of time in the kitchen preparing delectable food, treats, and sweets for family and guests. Cooking with hearing loss requires some TLC! A few years ago I, sequestered in the kitchen baking a triple batch...
by webmaster | Aug 31, 2021 | Communication and Connection
For years I quoted and supported the remarkable Helen Keller quotes about deafness. I feel differently now. The two quotes are: “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people. and “The problems of deafness are deeper and more...
by webmaster | Jul 27, 2021 | Communication and Connection
More questions about hearing loss I recently gave a 20-minute keynote about hearing loss. The reviews and responses were overwhelmingly positive.The title of the talk is “WHAT? 10 Questions Most Often asked about Hearing Loss” The talk is based on my experience as a...
by webmaster | Jun 28, 2021 | Communication and Connection, CPR, Devices and Technology, Living with Hearing Loss
More questions about hearing loss I recently gave a 20-minute keynote about hearing loss. The reviews and responses were overwhelmingly positive.The title of the talk is “WHAT? 10 Questions Most Often asked about Hearing Loss” The talk is based on my experience as a...