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NDCS Families Magazine: ‘Workplace Wonder’

June 15, 2018 | deafieblogger

Screenshot of the double page spread where I'm featured in the NDCS Families Magazine

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I’ve had to keep this secret for a while now… but I can finally share this with you all!

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Number 5! Top 10 UK Deaf Blogs

June 11, 2018 | deafieblogger

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I’ve just got back off holiday to some wonderful news…

Deafie Blogger is the 5th Top UK Deaf Blog!

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Phonak: ‘How to choose a deaf-friendly bank’

June 8, 2018 | deafieblogger

Image of a countertop at a Bank where the banker is passing money underneath the window to a recipient

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When it comes to choosing a bank, it’s important to bear in mind about accessibility. What’s the point in having a bank account where you can’t access your own money?

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British Deaf News: ‘Communication Tips’

June 5, 2018 | deafieblogger

Banner with the Deaf Awareness Week logo on the left, text under it which says 14-20 May 2018. On the right is a grey bubble with 'Some Facts' inside; -1 in 6 people in the UK are affected by hearing loss (@10 million!) and also 3.7 million are of working age

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I wrote this blog ‘Communication Tips’ for British Deaf News as part of Deaf Awareness Week but being honest, every day is Deaf Awareness day!

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Phonak: ‘7 GIFs that perfectly explain traveling with hearing loss’

May 31, 2018 | deafieblogger

Picture of a woman on her phone but looking to her left with a suitcase by her right side with the handle pulled up. The lady is wearing a blue blazer, blue jeans and white top.

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I’m so excited to be jetting off on holiday with my boyfriend, to sunny Croatia! I’ll be switching off for a week, but I thought I’d leave you with a blog to read!

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British Deaf News: ‘Hearing funny’

May 25, 2018 | deafieblogger

Image of a man covering his ears screaming. Wearing a brown jumper

Hello all,

If you liked the first blog in the series… you’ll also love this!

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I’m E, aka Deafie Blogger. I’m a profoundly deaf blogger, deaf activist and I'm also a Phonak hEARo. Read more on the 'About Me' page.

No.5 … Top 10 UK Deaf Blogs!

UK Deaf Blogs Listed as in number 5 in the Top 10 UK Deaf Blogs! http://blog.feedspot.com/deaf_blogs/

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Happy Father’s Day Dad... thanks for being the one who takes most of my hearing aid photos! ❤️ #fathersday #thankyou #loveyoudad #hearingaids #deaf #hearingloss
Hearing the sound of a waterfall is strange but unique, yet so relaxing! Thankful for my hearing aids that give me the beauty of sound... I’m able to enjoy my holiday in other ways than I imagined and they allow me to live life to the full! • #Hearingaidsrock #hearinglosswontstopme #waterfall #sound #hearingaids #deaf #hardofhearing #hearingloss #deafiscool #flauntyourhearingaids #deafandproud #croatia
A week switching off from everything and enjoying our holiday is just what I needed! Croatia is a beautiful place, I’ve got lots of lovely pictures to share with you... here’s one for now! Off to the beach to make the most of the sunshine before jetting home... 🇭🇷✈️❤️ #holiday #sunshine #hearingaid #deaf #hearingloss #scenery #croatia #split #dubrovnik #summer #sunny #deafiscool #hearinglosswontstopme #deaftravel #travelling #happy #memories
I never used to decorate my hearing aids. When I was in high school, I wanted to hide them and be like my Hearing peers. Looking back I should’ve embraced them, as they’re a part of who I am. If people were to judge, so what? Everyone’s got something unique about them, we’re all different. If we were all the same, the world would be a boring place. I’m so grateful for my hearing aids as they give me the gift of sound, something which maybe I didn’t appreciate when I was younger. • Now, there are many ways you can decorate or ‘pimp’ your hearing aids, like these @skinit stickers! I love decorating them and many people have commented how they love them and that they want some! Decorating my hearing aids has become part of my wardrobe choices, just another fashion accessory! If only I knew about this in my teenage years! • I’m proud to be Deaf, I love flaunting my hearing aids and you should do too! Hearing aids rock! • #flauntyourhearingaids #pimpmyhearingaids #deafiscool #hearingaidsrock #decorate #deaf #hearingloss #hardofhearing #hearinglosswontstopme #proud #deafandproud #deafcommunity #deafculture #deafworld
And that’s a wrap... Deaf Awareness Week was amazing! I’ve never seen so much going on… so I thought it would be a great idea to do a blog on the highlights of the week! Click on the link in bio to read! • I’d also like to take a moment to thank my amazing friend H, for taking these incredible photos that you’ve seen this week! • Featuring @phonak hearing aids decorated with @skinit stickers • #DeafAwarenessWeek #deafawarenessweek2018 #deaf #hearingloss #deafness #hardofhearing #awareness #deafawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafiscool #flauntyourhearingaids #howdoyouwearyours #hearinglosswontstopme
As well as Deaf Awareness Week, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Week. Deaf people are more likely to experience mental health issues than hearing people. • Though it may not look like it, deafness can be isolating at times. Isolation is a horrible feeling and I experience it more than people may realise. It can also lead to stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. It can be caused by a mixture of things... struggling to come to terms with their invisible disability, often it’s a result of breakdown in communication in the hearing world we live in. • Deaf people can be quite good at hiding their feelings, particularly in social situations. If people are talking over each other, not repeating themselves, or if there’s too much background noise, they may smile, go on their phone or exclude themselves to go home early... but in reality, they’re hiding frustration, stress and perhaps even anger because they can’t follow conversation and maybe they wish they could be the same as someone who has the luxury of being able to hear. • This can be helped! Please include us whenever you can, repeat yourself if we ask, even if it will take longer. Ask if they’re okay, if they’re following the conversation, maybe let them know when the topic's changed... they may not say it but will always appreciate it! • Remember you’re not alone. There’s always someone you can talk to. Even if it’s a friend, a work colleague, family member, or a counsellor... there will be someone who’s willing to listen. • #DeafAwarenessWeek #mentalhealthawarenessweek #deafawarenessweek2018 #mentalhealthawareness #deaf #hearingloss #hardofhearing #deafness #deafmentalhealth #deafcommunity #raisingawareness #isolation #social #mentalhealth #itsokaynottobeokay #yourenotalone
DRUMROLL please... I've uploaded my first proper YouTube video! • Someone gave me a wonderful idea for this video... It's all about 'My Hearing Loss Journey', and also how you can take part in Deaf Awareness Week! • LINK IN BIO! Enjoy watching and feel free to share! (There's subtitles, click on the 'cc' button!) • #deafawarenessweek #deafawarenessweek2018 #deaf #hearingloss #youtube #video #vlog #blogger #deafness #hardofhearing #deafiscool #hearinglosswontstopme #howdoyouwearyours #myjourney #myhearingloss #hearingaids #deafculture #deafcommunity
Are you a parent with a million and one questions about your recently diagnosed deaf child? ‘Perhaps your child is the first person with deafness in the family? Maybe the only deaf person you know?’ • My parents were in that situation. I was the only deaf child born into a hearing family. Many challenges would lie ahead, over and above caring for a newborn baby. With dedication, commitment and believing that future obstacles could be overcome, everything would be possible. • If you are one of the many people in a similar situation, click on the link in my bio to read my blog, and it will hopefully give you some answers to put your mind at rest. And also... some confidence and inspiration for your deaf child’s future! • #DeafAwarenessWeek #deaf #hearingloss #deafness #deafawarenessweek2018 #howdoyouwearyours #blog #deafculture #deafcommunity #recentlydiagnosed #hardofhearing #deafchild #deafbaby #parents #advice #blog #deafiscool #hearinglosswontstopme
“3 years ago today, I started this blog or as I call it… the day ‘Deafie Blogger’ was born! It comes by real quick, it’s quite scary actually! It’s always a reminder to cherish each day as it comes... • It feels like one of those movie scenes where I’m reflecting on life, so I figured this blog would be a reflection of the past 3 years as DB... • I kept facing obstacles in life and I wanted somewhere to vent my feelings and share my experiences. I was also looking for a deaf role model, but I couldn’t find one that talked openly about their experiences of being deaf, so I thought… what if I became that person?” • Click the link in my bio to continue reading, and to find out what inspired me to start blogging! • #DeafAwarenessWeek #deafawarenessweek2018 #3yearanniversary #blogging #deaf #hearingloss #reflectingonlife #deafblogger #deafness #hearinglosswontstopme #howdoyouwearyours #flauntyourhearingaids #deafiscool #deafculture #deafcommunity #deafawareness #deafphotography #hearingaids

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