Have You Met My Daughter?
This statement was recently said to me: “Oh, she is the one that can’t hear.” Normally, I just say yes and move on. However, this time it stopped me in my tracks.
Read More…
Embracing a Community Code of Kindness
In March of 2022, the FL3 Center brought together a small, select group of U.S. organizations that provide direct support to families as part of their mission,…
Read More…
For My Son, My Daughter and Myself
In August of 2015, I was officially identified as hard of hearing and advised to pursue hearing aids. Beforehand, I knew my hearing wasn’t great as I would always turn my right ear out whenever someone was talking to me. Read More…
Family Celebrates Disability and Possibility
People in this world often struggle to understand and accept differences. The Jones family is on a mission to change that in their circle of influence. “When one child is hard of hearing, I think it is important to become a ‘hard of hearing family’, says Ashley. Read More…
In a Perfect World – Deaf Poets Society
To express what it means to be human falls to those with a unique gift of sharing perspective. With that in mind, here’s a curation of exquisite expressions that could only come from Deaf poets.
Read More…
Supporting My Sons’ Advocacy Journeys
Early on I realized that because Usher syndrome was so rare, no one understood how to help our boys. Professionals wanted to help our family but didn’t know how.
Read More…
Mason Cogswell – A Parent of The Deaf
I believe we can learn a thing or two from Dr. Cogswell and his wife on how we as parents and allies can support the deaf/hard of hearing community well and to carry on a legacy.
Read More…
Trust Improves Outdoor Adventures
… like all teamwork scenarios, hiking and fishing involve collaboration with those I trust. Here are some tips I have learned navigating the fun outdoors as a person who is deafblind.
Read More…
A Day In My Life as a Deaf High School Student
In class, I switch between the different closed captioning devices depending on whether it is the Luna Mic that I use during group discussions or the Roger NeckLoop which is used when the teacher is lecturing.
Read More…