Personal Stories

Keep Listening, Siga Escuchando

As a member of many Facebook groups in Spanish related to hearing condition issues, I feel that with Spanish translations of key pages, HHF can reach and bring help to a lot of people who are from Spanish-speaking countries.

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How HearingTracker Came to Be

Ten years ago, an audiologist noticed how some patients were being fit with hearing aids not appropriate for their hearing, so he decided to do something about it.

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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. 

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6 Ways to Soundproof a Space

Improving the acoustic quality of a space is essential for creating a comfortable and pleasant environment. Various solutions—such as carpet flooring, ceiling tiles, freestanding room dividers, and sound-absorbing canvas—can be combined to achieve optimal acoustic control.

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Create a Communication-Friendly Home

Creating a communication-friendly home does not cost any more money than a home that was not designed to be deaf-friendly. 

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A Future in Engineering

I’ve always been fascinated with how things work and have considered electrical and/or mechanical engineering. It would be very powerful for someone who has worn hearing aids for all his life to design hearing aid technology to fit various stages of life and lifestyles.

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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.

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Plum Blossoms and Perseverance

Plum blossom trees are important in Chinese culture because they bloom through cold winters, symbolizing perseverance. Throughout my childhood, perseverance has played a huge role in my story.

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Help America Hear’s Scholarship Competition

It was inspiring that several students mentioned in their essays that they planned to major in audiology or related fields to learn how to help others with the same “invisible disability.”

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Living With Tinnitus: Embracing Life’s Opportunities

This year, I had a realization. I realized that there are so many wonderful things awaiting me beyond the confines of my tinnitus. I made a conscious decision to refocus my energy on living a fulfilling life.

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