Dispelling Myths About Deaf Teenagers
Spreading deaf awareness and explaining different types of hearing loss can feel like two steps forward, one step back when there is so much misunderstanding amongst the general public. If you're a deaf
Understanding The Different Types of Hearing Loss in Teens
There are four types of hearing loss. Auditory Conductive Sensorineural Mixed We're going to take a look at each type and what it means for a teenager challenged with it. First, we're going to
5 Tips To Help Deaf Teens Through Teenage Years
It isn't your imagination: being a teen is hard. You're learning new things academically and socially, while also trying to figure out who you are as a person. Being deaf can make an
Introducing Folo – Shop Online & Support Hear For You!
Introducing FOLO A new way to shop and support Hear For You at the same time! We've partnered with Folo which means that every time you shop online, the retailer you've shopped with gives a
Ways To Promote Social Inclusion When Your Friend is Deaf or Hard Of Hearing
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 Shares His Insight To Help Other Deaf Teenagers Entering High School
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
How Corporate Donations Make a Big Difference To A Small Charity
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
7 Things Hearing People Should Know About Deaf People
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
Career Opportunities for Deaf Teenagers
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
Tips for Dealing With Social Isolation
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
