Shanna Groves with Deafinitely Talking and LipreadingMom.com talks with Gael Hannan, a globally recognized voice in accessibility whose writing and presentations have empowered people with hearing loss around the world. The topic is Defying Labels and Embracing Advocacy.
In this podcast, Shanna and Gael discuss:
• The various ways people identify with their hearing loss or deafness
• The importance of self-identifying without shame and clarity, and how the label is less important than the actions taken to improve communication
• Embracing advocacy and clear communication
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This podcast is Season One, Episode Nine of Deafinitely Talking with Shanna Groves and is dated 1.23.2026. Copyright (c) Shanna Groves.
Image description:
On a teal background are photos of two women. Shanna Groves wears a pink shirt with the words DEAFinitely Wonderful. Gael Hannan is pictured along with her two books, The Way I Hear It and Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss. Background words are Deafinitely Talking with Shanna Groves. Guest Gael Hannan, Advocate, Author, and Speaker, Episode 9.
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