by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If you are a live theater buff, but no longer go to live performances because you have trouble hearing the actors, you will be glad to know of this great resource—and free too—that lists upcoming performances for the next 10 months or so that will be captioned for your “listening” pleasure. […]
Press “H” for Human—Voice Menu Hell (Revisited)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Back in November 18, 2005, I wrote about Paul English and his voice menu “cheat sheet” for getting through to a live person when you dial various big companies in my article “Press “H” for Human—Getting Through Voice Menu Hell.” This project has grown so big that now it has a […]
Hearing Loss and Restaurants—Here’s How You Can Cope
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Many hard of hearing people (including myself) often have difficulty conversing in restaurants. This spoils the dining experience. However, if you think about your needs, and plan ahead, there are a number of things you can do to greatly improve your chances of hearing in such situations. One of my favorite […]
Coping with Sudden Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: Almost 5 years ago I suffered from Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in my right ear. I have been told that it was the result of a virus and at present no help exists. I have found some help with the use of a behind-the-ear hearing aid in my […]
Lipreading vs. Speechreading
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: Is there any difference between lipreading and speechreading? Yes and no. How’s that for an answer? Technically, lipreading is watching the lips to extract whatever speech information you can, while speechreading is watching the lips, tongue, teeth, cheeks, eyes, facial expressions, gestures, body language and anything […]
Effectively Communicating with Your Hard of Hearing Spouse
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My husband’s hearing has been deteriorating over the years. Within the last year or so it has gotten considerably worse. He now wears hearing aids in both ears. We are struggling to find new communication skills. Frankly we get frustrated with each other, and at times irritated. For […]
Problems with T-Coils and Telephones
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: My recent installation of your hearing loop pad is working remarkably well, leading me to believe that the t-coil in my hearing aid is in good shape. Prior to this, I thought the t-coil was defective because it had no effect when trying to use it with […]
Communicating Excellence—So Simple Even A Child Can Do It Right
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Few people know how to effectively communicate with hard of hearing people. Thus, it is always a pleasure to hear how well some people have learned proper communication strategies. One such person is Rachel. Now a young adult, Rachel still makes sure her mother, Karen, who has been hard of hearing […]
CART (Real Time Captioning)–Where to Find CART Reporters When You Need One
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Real time captioning of meetings is not only a blessing, but a necessity for many hard of hearing people. How often have you asked a meeting organizer if a meeting was going to be captioned, only to be met by a blank stare. After you explain what real time captioning is, […]
How Loud Should I Talk to a Hard of Hearing Person?
Here’s a good rule of thumb for talking with a hard of hearing person. Read more.
Hearing Loss and Social Security Disability
How much hearing loss do I need to have in order to get Social Security disability? Read more.
Support Groups for Hard of Hearing People
Here are the two best support groups for hard of hearing people in the USA. Read on.
Loud Cell Phones for Hard of Hearing People
Discusses two models of cell phones that have good volume for hard of hearing people.
Finding Captioned Movies Near You
Here is a cool tool for finding captioned movies near you.
What It’s Like for a Child to Have Single-Sided Deafness
Single-sided deafness gives rise to a number of problems you might never suspect. Here are some of them.
Job Interviews and Hearing Loss
Here is the right way to bring up your hearing loss in a job interview.
Causes of Your Hearing Aids Squealing or Whistling
Here are six causes of hearing aids squealing or whistling.
Five Steps to Successfully Coping with Hearing Loss
Here are the five essential steps towards successfully living with your hearing loss.
Sources of Learning to Speechread
Gives three sources for learning to speechread–classes, CD, and video tapes.
Successful Candlelight Dinners for Hard of Hearing People
Tips for making a candlelight dinner enjoyable for hard of hearing people.
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