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Explore current trends and stories that are shaping the world for hard-of-hearing youth, including cutting-edge technologies, news, and advocacy initiatives.

Embracing the Echoes of Time: Understanding Presbycusis
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Embracing the Echoes of Time: Understanding Presbycusis

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October: A Dual Call for Awareness in Breast Cancer and Disability Employment
Need to KnowSocial Issues

October: A Dual Call for Awareness in Breast Cancer and Disability Employment

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Navigating the Educational Journey: A Guide for Parents of Hard of Hearing Children
Need to KnowTips & Advice

Navigating the Educational Journey: A Guide for Parents of Hard of Hearing Children

Donna McGill12 min read
Considering a Hearing Assistance Dog?
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Considering a Hearing Assistance Dog?

Donna McGill12 min read

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At the heart of our mission, this foundation fuels and champions youth with hearing challenges. Instead of just passive participation, we engage them in simple yet potent play-activities; imagine them stationed on a lush pasture, cheeks puffed, blowing bubbles into the wind.
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What Are Auditory Brainstem Implants?

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GRM7 and Hearing Loss
Technologies

Decoding Hearing Loss: The GRM7 Gene Breakthrough

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Here we have a rousing scene of enthusiastic young learners, hands reaching skywards, not merely expanding their intellects but challenging existing norms. This is no ordinary classroom scenario. These life-embracing youngsters are part of an inspiring collective - our hard-of-hearing youth - eager to learn, innovate and redefine the narrow confines of 'normal'. The spirit radiating from their upraised arms serves as an inspiring testament to their indomitable will and immense potential.
Need to KnowTips & Advice

Navigating the Educational Journey: A Guide for Parents of Hard of Hearing Children

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In our ever-evolving technological world, a panoramic spectrum of possibility brightly waits on the comforts of two young souls, seated side by side on a cozy couch. The mesmerizing glow from the television engrosses their entirety - painting vivid images of empowerment and inspiration upon the canvas that is their curious minds. This extraordinary sight underlines that monumental truth: even in youth with hearing ambitions defined differently, potential unfurls with boundless vigor.
Social Issues

Challenges for the Hard of Hearing in the Age of Technology

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GRM7 and Hearing Loss

Decoding Hearing Loss: The GRM7 Gene Breakthrough

25014 min read
Gene theraphy for deafness - doctor fits heading aid for a young HOH girl

Towards Gene Therapy for Deafness

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Here we have a young person, sporting her hearing aid like a badge of honor, harnessing the power within herself through expressive hand gestures. She's saying no to limitations imposed by her hearing challenges and yes to empowerment. Defining herself not by her condition but through self-belief, she steps boldly into a world where potential is limitless for those who dare to pursue it. This is the spirit that fuels our foundation: promoting understanding, respect, and inclusion for hard of hearing youth as they unlock their true potential in their journey towards achieving extraordinary things!

Revolutionizing Hearing: The Digital Age of Hearing Aids

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Imagine this - a gutsy gal sporting a classic cowboy hat, strumming away an acoustic symphony on her guitar. You'll find her right there, at the heart of it all, in an event organized by us; where every strum draws smiles out of kids who might not hear like we do but feel the vibrations and understand the language of music just fine. She's not just playing some random tunes; no, she's churning out folklore that weaves stories these incredible youngsters connect to on a fundamental level. This is what makes our foundation events so remarkable and very much "us" - unadulterated enthusiasm coupled with solid empathy! Happy faces are proof enough that our passion resonates within each note played at this fantastic gathering — 'cause everyone deserves music, hearing or hard-of-hearing alike.

Hearing Beyond Silence: Inspiring Stories of Artists

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We have a remarkable lady here; donning a vivid artwork of tattoos, exuding strength and self-assurance that's nothing short of admirable. And there, by her side, a faithful companion - an angelic white dog. These are the resilient underdogs who thrive in life’s symphony despite its challenging rhythm—heroes for our hard-of-hearing youth to look up to.
Tips & Advice

Considering a Hearing Assistance Dog?

Donna McGill029412 min read

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