Disability Pride

Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing

Katherine Bouton Disability Pride, Healthy Hearing, hearing loss , , , ,

This past week, we moved to a new apartment and I found myself without high-speed internet — no DSL or Wi-Fi connection at home — for 10 (long) days. It was an uncomfortable reminder of how vitally important the internet is for people with hearing loss. I did have a smartphone, so I was not completely cut off … Continue reading Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing

Hiding Your Hearing Loss? Not Worth It

Katherine Bouton Disability Pride, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

New York’s second annual Disability Pride Parade on July 10 included representatives of various national hearing loss associations. They marched because hearing loss is a disability, but more importantly, because hearing loss is a hidden disability. We can never remind people too often that people with hearing loss need accommodations as much as someone in … Continue reading Hiding Your Hearing Loss? Not Worth It