Lockdown 2020 was a challenging experience for the world and life changed in so many ways that it looked as though there was little hope of anything beyond the prospects of a bleak future. However, for me, something happened during this time that changed things completely, but in a fantastic way. It was during lockdown …
Some people struggle to understand in a large group of people speaking at once. This phenomenon is known as the “cocktail party effect.” New research shows that for certain individuals with hearing loss, the problem could be the brain having difficulty processing sounds. This differs from the natural inability to discern vocal sounds from other …
Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than stopping by a restaurant for a quick meal. But for many deaf customers, challenges still arise with miscommunications and accessibility issues at restaurants and fast food venues. Recently, a news story about a deaf customer at McDonald’s went viral, after a woman was left the restaurant in tears when …
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Deaf trans artist and activist Chella Man has launched a new jewelry collection that celebrates the beauty of being deaf. The Beauty of Being Deaf Chella Man, 22, identifies as Deaf, Trans, Jewish and Chinese. He is also an artist, activist, author, and actor. Man teamed up with the New York-based genderless Asian-led street-wear brand …
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Being a deaf musician isn’t a paradox. All too often there is a perception that being deaf means a person who cannot hear, period. The reality can be more nuanced. In fact, no two deaf people should be classified the same. Often the degrees of deafness can allow someone to play, sing and listen to …
An upcoming television series adapted from deaf author Sara Novic’s book, “True Biz,” will star deaf actress Millicent Simmonds. “True Biz” TV show “True Biz” tells the story of Deaf teenager Charlie as she attempts to gain access to spoken language. It also features her relationship with the hearing headmistress at her deaf boarding school. …
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