In a hearing world, it's inevitable that people who are deaf or hard of hearing will miss some, all or part of a conversation. Hearing people might not think twice about what it's like
Jared is a 15 year old with severe hearing loss and wears two hearing aids. We asked Jared to come and speak at one of our Primary 2 Secondary workshops. Jared shared his experience
Finding corporates who align their values with yours is a challenge every not-for-profit faces. It's even harder when you're a small fish in a very big pond. When reaching out to corporates we are surprised
Being a deaf teen can be hard. It's easy to feel as though the people around you don't understand the world that you experience and the challenges that you're dealing with. Here are a
Take what others may perceive as a disadvantage and turn it into an advantage. As a deaf or hard of hearing teen or one that cannot hear at all, you will face challenges differently
Everyone feels alone occasionally. But if these feelings become consistent or oppressive, it may be time to look for a solution. As a deaf or hard of hearing teen, it's not uncommon to feel
It wasn't that long ago that there was very limited technology available for the deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf teens face typical challenges, such as coordinating socially with their friends, excelling academically, and
It's not uncommon for teenagers to feel sad, frustrated, and lonely sometimes. These emotions can feel so overwhelming that it affects the way you think and behave. Good mental health is important throughout all
The last six months we’ve been quietly working on a super-secret project. We created an online community for deaf and hard of hearing teenagers inside a private Minecraft server, we called it the League
If you've heard of the NDIS and the NDIA recently, you might be wondering what the difference is. Simply, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with disability, their families and
