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About Hearing Stories

A story's most important function is to remind us we are not alone in this world. Within the hearing loss community, sharing the lived experiences of hearing loss serves as a profound connective thread and as a catalyst for mutual support. It sparks conversations, advocacy, and collective efforts to dismantle systemic barriers. By coming together, hearing loss individuals can draw strength from one another to live life fully and more successfully. Hearing Stories was created to amplify the voices of hearing loss individuals, to increase public awareness about hearing loss and eradicate the stigma associated with it, and to help promote understanding and acceptance within society as a whole.

Featured Stories

Places to call home: Amanda’s story
November 2024

Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels knows all about the profound effects of being on new terrain.

Keeping it real: Rylee’s story

October 25, 2024

Rylee Foster never expected to walk again, let alone return to the top women’s professional football (soccer) league in England.

Tuning in to the new normal: Don’s story

October 24, 2024

Celebrated Canadian acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Don Alder has been performing, touring and winning world-class competitions for years.

Hearing Solution

Hearing loss and unsafe listening practices
November 23, 2023

BMJ Global Health examines the prevalence of unsafe listening practices in young adults.

The Roger MultiTalker Network
September 6, 2023

Advocating for the best learning environment for children with hearing loss can be tricky.

Meet Lauren Mulenos, Hard of Hearing ‘Boy Girl Mom’
August 30, 2023

Parents can ensure their children's optimal learning by monitoring their hearing.

Family & Friends

Shaped by music: Oliver’s story
January 1, 2024

Growing up with hearing loss and playing guitar.

From Gordon Ramsay to Hearing Health Advocate
October 10, 2023

Ian Golding's hearing loss journey.

5 things D/deaf people want you to know about hearing aids
May 4, 2023

Hearing aids are a treatment option for individuals with hearing loss, but not everyone who is deaf or hard of hearing uses them.

Kids & Teens

Holding Her Own: Brooklynn’s Story
October 23, 2023

Discover the remarkable journey of Brooklynn, who got her first hearing aid at 8 months.

Peyton’s Magical Hearing Aid: A Children’s Book
July 7, 2023

Inspired by her daughter, Niki Halwani wrote a children’s book about a magical hearing aid.

Hearing aid charms create confidence
May 16, 2022

Whatnot and Wonder is a small business that creates and sells hearing aid charms on Etsy.