What DEAF Means
In honor of Deaf Awareness Month that takes place annually in September, I thought it would be helpful to define what deaf means. Please understand that this is my opinion; there is a lot of confusion about what deaf means. The Definition of Deaf As a person born with...
10 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 person with hearing loss and a...The Dynamics of Hearing
It is essential to understand that hearing is a function of the ears, while COMPREHENSION of speech sounds is a function of the brain. We all employ the dynamics of hearing. Capitalize on them when communicating with a person who is hard of hearing. A comment I often...
Hearing Aids A Saving Grace
Hearing loss is measured far beyond decibels. Hearing loss is linked to feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, social isolation, and fatigue. For these reasons I consider hearing aids a saving grace. I can testify to all of those feelings and experiences. And I...
Giving Thanks for My Hearing Loss?
Thanksgiving, the season of gratitude and thanks, is upon us. Can we give thanks for a hearing loss? I can! Many with “less than perfect” physical capabilities dwell on the disadvantages – those with hearing loss are no different – yet there are often hidden...7 Tips from Hearing Loss CPR – Keep the Connection Alive
This is a short book with seven chapters copied from the large edition. This smaller book focuses primarily on communicating with or as a person who is hard of hearing.
T-shirts for the Hard of Hearing
Get happy
Thirty Tips to Get Out of the Pits – Linnaea’s book on overcoming adversity.
Pit to Peach Journal
