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Say, How Am I Supposed to Understand You If…

October 12, 2017 by Gael Hannan

We people with hearing loss are very fussy. Communication has to be just so, and if we don’t get it the way we want or need it, we can get grumpy. Especially if we’ve explained it a million times to someone before. We do go easier on strangers, but if they are challenged by our requests, our … Read more

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Speak Up, Doc, I’m Hard of Hearing (2016)

October 10, 2016 by Gael Hannan

OK, people with hearing loss, think quickly now. What’s the most challenging aspect of going to the hospital, doctor, or dentist? The eye exam where you can’t see the technician’s lips (or any face-part) because of the lights are inyour eyes? The masked dentist who’s clearly trying to ask you something but you can’t say ‘pardon’with … Read more

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