In my personal opinion, living in a hearing world as a DHH (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) individual involves unique daily challenges and skills. Especially as a hard of hearing person who chooses to utilize amplification. Here are some things I've done in effort to navigate it:
Learned to read lips ๐
Strain my ears, neck, and brain ๐ง
Attended speech therapy sessions ๐ฃ๏ธ
Manage listening fatigue ๐
Talk on the phone ๐
Learned and mastered spoken language ๐
Constantly observe surroundings ๐
Learned and use assistive technology ๐ฑ
Please note -This infographic is meant to EXPLAIN and raise AWARENESS around the difficulties and challanges many DHH individuals face and overcome to thrive in a heraing world. So perhaps we could create a more inclusive and accessible space. Share your experiences or tips in the comments below! ๐
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