Jennifer DeConde: Musings of a Deaf Adult
People often ask me to share my experiences as a deaf child expecting to hear tales of loneliness and frustration, when really the opposite is true. I had a great...
The Journey of Acceptance
During a staff discussion, the topic of “acceptance” came up. The journey of raising a child who is deaf/hard of hearing is an intensely personal one. Hands & Voices posted...
Scott Smith: D/HH Plus, Just a Little Bit
(By the way, this isn’t an article about how to get your child into a deaf university or any university. It’s about a moment as a parent when you consider...
Coming Full Circle With Technology
Growing up, even as a child of the 80s, I’ve have never been great with technology. I can post pictures on Facebook and record my favorite Housewife reality show on...
A New Book for Families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Maria Renninger recalls seeing the word “refer” flash on the screen after her baby girl’s hearing screening hours after birth, and wondered what it meant. “Refer to what? The operating...
What I Learned from Raising Three Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids
I’m nearing the end of my parenting season. My kids are on the cusp of adulthood (or so, they think.) At 20, 18, and 16, they’re at the point where...
