In Memoriam: Rosemarie Drous
Known for her compassion and expertise, Rose, as she was called, advocated for children who were deaf and hard of hearing and their families. Her warmth, care and compassion came […]
The Role of Parents
Marin and Nala Zocca both live fulfilling lives with Connexin 26 – a generic mutation that causes congenital hearing loss – but it’s a family affair that brings success and […]
U.S. State Level Insurance Coverage for Children’s Hearing Aids
Since 2002, 23 states have enacted laws requiring insurance providers to cover the cost of hearing aids for children. Although state legislation varies in the amount of coverage provided, frequency […]
Looking for a Job in 2022
The pandemic has changed the job market in many ways, some benefitting people with hearing loss. Remote work is now popular, and most interviews are conducted virtually. How can we […]
Finding Herself at AG Bell’s LOFT
At LOFT, Catherine Shrubshall realized she did not have to hide or justify her actions. “These people just understand intrinsically on a different level and I don’t have to constantly […]
Cochlear Impacts and Self-Advocating
This is the fourth part of an ongoing series by Christine J. Ko, MD, a physician and a parent of a child who is deaf, based on her experiences from […]
A Sisterly Bond – and the Bachelor
The two sisters share a bond and experience like no other. “It’s been really nice to have somebody that knows exactly what you’re going through,” Abigail says. “There are small […]
Opinion: The Impact of Listening and Spoken Language
When we ask families what their goal is for their child, virtually every family around the world says: “I want my child to go to school with their siblings, and […]
March 3: What is World Hearing Day?
World Hearing Day is observed on March 3, the same day as Alexander Graham Bell’s birthday. World Hearing Day is an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise […]
Alexander Graham Bell, the Advocate
On March 3, as we mark Alexander Graham Bell’s 175th birthday and celebrate his accomplishments as an inventor, teacher, visionary and scientist, it is also a day to reflect upon […]
