For children with hearing loss and their families, Halloween traditions can be adjusted to make sure everyone enjoys a comfortable experience. Here are a few tips to help make the holiday fun and safe.
Hearing Our Way
Ten years ago, I embarked on a mission to support children with hearing loss. These kids are often one of the few, if not the only, children with hearing loss in their mainstream schools. My goal was to connect them with other kids like themselves and introduce them to inspiring role models who also have hearing loss.
How Deaf–Hearing Marriages Can Thrive
The deaf–hearing couples who are happy tend to have higher levels of tolerance for differences. They are more open to unconventional ways of coping, communicating, and problem solving.
All in Stride
My hearing loss was defined as “moderately severe, sloping upward to mild”—which basically means I don’t hear at all at the exact frequencies of my husband’s voice.
Lucky to Be Different
Continuing to Make Connections
I’ve been able to still send used cochlear implant processors from Australia to Iran. I have great friends and a lovely network that reaches kids in rural areas and even adults, people who have no support other than the kindness and compassion in other people.
Swag and Spirit
A parent celebrates her son and is teaching others about being hard of hearing, how to help with hearing care, and how there’s no limit to success.
How I’m Teaching My Kids to Advocate for Themselves
While as a parent advocating for your child is important, teaching kids how to advocate for themselves is more impactful.
14 Best Travel Tips for Families With Cochlear Implants
Going on trips with kids with hearing loss requires a little bit more forethought but is well worth the effort.
What People With Hearing Loss Want You to Know
I write this to help people I encounter—whether family, friends, or passing acquaintances—to better understand my daily challenges with hearing loss and hearing loss in general.