Research, tips, and checklists for the person with hearing loss and their support networks.
When talking with people who are wearing masks, 75% of individuals with hearing loss find it is much more difficult to hear*. When we are in difficult listening situations, feelings of frustration, isolation, anxiety, and sadness can rise. To improve the difficulty listening situation when masks are involved, the Ida Institute, with several community partners, created this tip sheet:
I am an aca-clinician: part academic, part clinician. As a PhD candidate, I conduct research and publish my findings in scholarly journals. As a licensed clinical social worker, I meet with clients, collaborate with other therapists, and work to disseminate research findings. I am also (d)eaf. My hearing loss started at the age of 4 years old and progressed slowly over the years. I navigate the hearing world as bi-modal, with a cochlear implant, a hearing aid, and many accommodations.