Hearing Impairment - Advice & Information

Not sure how to handle jury duty with your hearing loss? You should know that the law protects your equal rights to serve on a jury.

This article is an essay of my experience with doctors, information I learned from research, and a review of how I'm dealing with my tinnitus.

Many people are fascinated by sign language but don't understand much about it. Common myths and misconceptions are addressed.

In spite of more exposure to deaf people in the media, certain myths prevail about this unique and diverse community.

A poignant and humorous glimpse into what life is like with better-than-excellent hearing.

Various assistive technology and devices are available to the deaf and hearing impaired. This article lists a few of the auditory and non-auditory devices available to improve communication in the lives of the deaf and the hard of hearing.

Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.

Should deaf children learn sign language? An examination of conflicting opinions on this controversial subject.

Why so called “inspirational” videos about people hearing for the first time with cochlear implants (CIs) or assistive listening devices do not tell the true story of deaf people’s experiences. They can be misleading and do not accurately reflect what cochlear implants or hearing aids actually do.

Twelve common signs that a person may have undetected hearing loss.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing impairment. Techniques that help people with the condition exist. One type of brain-training game might be useful.

A common cause of hearing loss is damage to the hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. Researchers hope to use stem cell therapy to produce new hair cells.

Sensorineural hearing loss can be congenital or can come on suddenly without warning. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Some people with profound hearing loss identify themselves as a part of a deaf community with a unique language and culture.

I recently conducted an online survey of tinnitus sufferers asking about various issues they have. I compiled the results into a review that can be easily interpreted to determine if there are any common causes.