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Teenage Deafness

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    4 Social Benefits of Allowing Your Teenager to Play Minecraft

4 Social Benefits of Allowing Your Teenager to Play Minecraft

There's always controversy about kids playing video games. In the 80s, parents were dealing with kids who played Tetris, Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros.  In the 90s, kids were keeping up with Sonic

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    How To Make Your Visit To The Doctor Deaf-Friendly

How To Make Your Visit To The Doctor Deaf-Friendly

Going to the doctor is a regular thing we all do in life. If you're  a deaf or hard of hearing teen, then you will get to a point where you want to start visiting

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    Hearing Impaired or Hard of Hearing? Can We Use These Terms Interchangeably?

Hearing Impaired or Hard of Hearing? Can We Use These Terms Interchangeably?

Hard of hearing, hearing impaired, deaf—there are a lot of terms that are used when referring to people who cannot hear or cannot hear well. And although these terms may all describe the same

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    Learning to Drive When You’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learning to Drive When You’re Deaf or Hard of Hearing

There's a popular misconception that you can't drive if you're deaf. Where in fact, being able to hear is a very small part of driving. Deaf people are legally allowed to drive and there

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    How To Build Confidence and Self Esteem When You’re The Only Deaf Kid At School

How To Build Confidence and Self Esteem When You’re The Only Deaf Kid At School

Life is difficult as a teen. It's harder if you feel different. Being the only deaf kid at school (or one of a few deaf kids at school) means you need to self-advocate a

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  • Is Being Deaf a Disability?

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Is Being Deaf a Disability?

Where do you sit in this debate? Some people believe that deafness is a disability, while others argue that it is not. There are logical opinions on each side, and everyone interacts with their

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    6 Books With Strong Deaf Characters

6 Books With Strong Deaf Characters

Fiction can be an excellent way for teens to explore issues close to their heart, especially when you find a protagonist that you really connect with. It's an added bonus when it brings awareness

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    “I’m Bullied Because I’m Deaf” – How To Handle A Bully At School

“I’m Bullied Because I’m Deaf” – How To Handle A Bully At School

Are you being bullied because you're deaf? Do you need to deal with bullies frequently in school? Bullying is frustrating and hurtful, and it can easily make you feel alone. On top of dealing

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    Dispelling Myths About Deaf Teenagers

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

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