In 2017, I published a collection of short stories about growing up with hearing loss titled Hearing Differently: Growing Up With a Cochlear Implant. Writing that book made me realize that I wanted to have a more active voice in the deaf and hard of hearing community, and to also be a stronger advocate for raising awareness around accessibility.
This blog is a continuation of sorts to Hearing Differently. In my posts, you’ll find lived experiences of growing up and living with hearing loss, as well as my thoughts around accessibility and inclusion. If you want to learn more about me and my hearing loss diagnosis, please click here.
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How to Hear During a Pandemic
As the pandemic wears on, I keep seeing/hearing the phrase, “this pandemic is really not friendly to people with hearing loss.” Well…I don’t think the pandemic wants to be friendly...
How to Hear During a Pandemic
As the pandemic wears on, I keep seeing/hearing the phrase, “this pandemic is really not friendly to people with hearing loss.” Well…I don’t think the pandemic wants to be friendly...
Why I Bluff – and Why I Should Stop
Sometimes, I can predict who will respond next, and flick my eyes there, but often, the direction of the conversation is unpredictable, and I end up missing half of what...
Why I Bluff – and Why I Should Stop
Sometimes, I can predict who will respond next, and flick my eyes there, but often, the direction of the conversation is unpredictable, and I end up missing half of what...
A Different Perspective: Interview with a Friend
Have you ever wondered what other people think about you? Or what their first impression of you was? Or how their perspective of you changed over time from when you...
A Different Perspective: Interview with a Friend
Have you ever wondered what other people think about you? Or what their first impression of you was? Or how their perspective of you changed over time from when you...
Why Are Our Brains So Loud?
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and our days have gotten quieter. There are not as many cars on the road and not as many people outside – it’s...
Why Are Our Brains So Loud?
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and our days have gotten quieter. There are not as many cars on the road and not as many people outside – it’s...
Do I Identify as a Person with a Disability?
When it comes to the word ‘disability’, perspective is very important. For me, it boils down to three perspectives. The first is that some people might not like the word...
Do I Identify as a Person with a Disability?
When it comes to the word ‘disability’, perspective is very important. For me, it boils down to three perspectives. The first is that some people might not like the word...
Relationships and Hearing Loss
I was open with D about my hearing loss from the start, and made the occasional offhand comment about what I could and could not hear. However, our first couple...
Relationships and Hearing Loss
I was open with D about my hearing loss from the start, and made the occasional offhand comment about what I could and could not hear. However, our first couple...