A teen learns about the genetic cause of her hearing loss, and is spreading the word to find out more.
See Me Hear
As Lea grew older, she became acutely aware that she was different due to her hearing loss and hearing aids. I decided to create something that could let my daughter celebrate her magic ears, inspired by her favorite candy.
Code Art
Generative art is defined by the use of an autonomous system that can produce imagery with minimal intervention by the artist, after writing the algorithm.
Unplugged
Looking back, I see how some of the limitations we faced—only having a basic set, lots of equipment, and for me needing a quieter performance space—became hallmarks and the legacy of “MTV Unplugged.”
One Man’s Mission to Help Others With Tinnitus
There are so many people out there who suffer from tinnitus. People who can’t get out of the house. I don’t like the way they are suffering but I try to instill hope in them.
A Musician Learns From Tinnitus Across the Generations
As a mixing engineer, "carving” out these frequencies with my ears ringing from nightly concerts was a challenge but also provided me deep insight into what music must have sounded like to my mother who has tinnitus—disjointed and unbalanced.
From Denial to Pride
At the age of 36, I have less than three degrees of peripheral vision, very severe night blindness to the point where I almost can’t function without assistance, and some hearing loss that makes it necessary to wear hearing aids.
A Passion for Public Speaking
I went from being a severely hearing-impaired baby with an unsure future to being a state public speaking champion multiple times over. To share my passion for public speaking, during high school I hosted many workshops to inspire others to overcome their fear of public speaking.
My BAHA Is My Superpower
I was born with Nager syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder that includes conductive hearing loss, which delays speech development and affects the structure of a face.
In Memoriam: Bryan Pollard of Hyperacusis Research
Bryan Pollard single-handedly created an entirely new diagnosis in the field of otology—pain hyperacusis—and worked tirelessly on behalf of those who suffered from it. He would become the most prominent patient-activist and the driving force for promoting research nationally focused on this condition.