As board member for the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, it was an honor for me to be a workshop presenter at the Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging 2026. This week’s event was held at the University of Kansas Conference Center in Lawrence, Kansas. The event’s conference tracks included: 1. Clinical … Continue reading
Join me this Tuesday, August 25 at 1PM CDT for a LIVE interview with the #NoLimits podcast with Shelley Kenow, when we will discuss my new book, How I Hear, and learn more about living with progressive hearing loss, deafness, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Tune in for a chance to win a copy of … Continue reading
I’m excited to share the online Lipreading Mom Store, where you can find dozens of merchandise (clothing, mugs, bags, home decor) that celebrate disability pride, reading, shopping for vintage items and more! Check it out at the Lipreading Mom Store. I will have some items for sale along with a book signing of my new … Continue reading
We’ve all heard of a “smart home” that allows you to access your house’s technology remotely. But have you heard of a “smart communication home”? In the final episode of Deafinitely Talking podcast season two, Dr. Anne McIntosh, CEO of Safe’N’Clear, Inc., and I discuss creating communication-friendly homes for those with hearing loss and deafness. … Continue reading
In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, community activist Jonathan Ozek shares his hearing loss journey with me, beginning with his diagnosis at age three and his use of various hearing aids. Jonathan founded the Hear You Rise Foundation in 2023 to advocate for communication accessibility and resilience. He serves on the Massachusetts … Continue reading
In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, I spotlight author and hearing loss community activist Mary Grace Whalen. Mary shares her journey with hearing loss, which began in childhood and worsened at age 32. She discusses her mixed hearing loss, autoimmune disorder otosclerosis, and her bilateral cochlear implants. Mary co-administers the Facebook group … Continue reading
Did you know that deafness doesn’t stop many of us from enjoying music? I am excited to welcome the newest guest on the Deafinitely Talking podcast, Jeremy Chow. Jeremy is the founder of Tactus, and he is on the cutting edge of making music accessible for all by designing wearable technology that translates music into … Continue reading
I am excited to announce that I will be signing copies of my new book, How I Hear: Confessions of a Lip Reading Mom, on July 11 from 11AM-1:30PM at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E Kansas City Road, Olathe, Kansas. I’ll be joining several other local authors who also will be signing their books. … Continue reading
In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, I interview Janaki Zaremba, a meditation teacher with over 30 years of experience. Janaki talks about her journey with moderate hearing loss since childhood and how meditation helps her manage listening fatigue and stress. She regularly offers free guided meditations on her website https://janakimayazaremba.com/. In this … Continue reading
We are fortunate to live in the present time when it comes to being deaf or hard of hearing. There is growing awareness of inclusive communication strategies that are necessary in the workplace, healthcare, and educational settings. In this episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, Shanna Groves interviews Rachel Barber, founder of Moments 4 Living, … Continue reading
