Many people with hearing loss also have tinnitus. Some have vertigo. When all three conditions are present, the cause may be Ménière's disease, first identified by French physician Prosper Ménière in 1861. I emphasize "may" because Ménière's is notoriously difficult to diagnose. There is no definitive test for Ménière's. It's a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms. … Continue reading Deaf and Dizzy: Is It Méniere’s?
Movie Captioning: ADA Issues Final Ruling
Advance Copy: Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule On November 21, 2016, Attorney General Loretta Lynch signed a Final Rule revising the Justice Department’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) title III regulation to further clarify a public accommodation’s obligation to provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services for people with disabilities. The Final Rule requires … Continue reading Movie Captioning: ADA Issues Final Ruling
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How to Let 911 Know You Can’t Hear
A few months ago, I wrote a post about emergency preparedness for people with hearing loss: Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters This week I received some additional valuable information from Matthew Puvogel, the Ready Outreach Coordinator for the City's Office of Emergency Management, who was … Continue reading How to Let 911 Know You Can’t Hear
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Holiday Hearing – You Can Do It!
This post first appeared on Nov 2, 2015. It seemed worth reposting as we head into the holidays. I love the five weeks that begin with Thanksgiving and end with New Year’s, but part of me says, Bah, Humbug. That’s the part that knows I’ll struggle to follow along at family dinners, holiday parties, concerts and … Continue reading Holiday Hearing – You Can Do It!
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TV Captions – Read Them and Laugh, or Weep
Live TV captioning is terrible! I don't think anyone would disagree. But caption spoofs also provide some levity during this lengthy and grim election season. And YouTube offers quite a few. “Bad Lip Reading” is a YouTube channel that takes clips from movies, TV shows and news stories and dubs them with captions that match … Continue reading TV Captions – Read Them and Laugh, or Weep
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Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes
For people with hearing loss, even a small decrease in vision can affect the ability to lip-read and understand better what they hear. — Getty Images/Hero Images Those of us with more than just moderate hearing loss tend to take care of our hearing. We make sure our hearing aids are in good working … Continue reading Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes
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Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing
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
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Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
Fall and spring are prime times for charity fundraiser walks and runs, events that raise a substantial part of yearly donations and help raise public awareness for important medical conditions, including hearing loss. Some charities raise hundreds of millions from their annual events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, the Susan G. … Continue reading Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
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Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
Tips that go beyond the usual for the deaf and hard of hearing. Tips for those with hearing loss on how to be prepared in the case of an emergency. — Getty Images/iStockphoto Emergencies happen. Just recently, the country has seen floods, tornadoes, wildfires and terrorist attacks, not to mention a host of other catastrophes. … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
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Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Emergencies happen. This month alone, the country has seen floods, tornados, wildfires, terrorist attacks, not to mention power outages, water-main breaks, and a host of other catastrophes. It was also the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which ushered in a new era of emergency awareness. The definition of “emergency” is “an unexpected and usually dangerous situation … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 