We are delighted to share an essay by Alma Schrage that was originally published in 'Uncharted How scientists navigate their own health, research and experiences of bias'. Alma describes the challenges and joys of field work and conferences during graduate school.
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We’re not ones to shy away from the sometimes challenges that come with hearing loss, but there are opportunities too! In this thoughtful and joyful post, Tim Anderson shares the many ways he has found to “make lemonade” from his hearing loss experiences.
themindhears.org/2025/09/17/m...

William Harkness on ways that disabled professionals work harder and strategies for inclusion. "The disability tax isn’t a simple surcharge on our work. It’s a structure built from overlapping, reinforcing burdens that affect every aspect of our professional lives.”
themindhears.org/2025/08/26/t...

“Does how you see yourself vis-à-vis your disability influence how you present yourself to the world?” asks Leslie Frazier in this new and thoughtful post. Her hearing loss path invites reflection on the development of a disability identity that now involves pride.
themindhears.org/2025/07/31/h...

A new The Mind Hears profile is out! Meet Dr. Tim Anderson from Portland State University and learn about his twisty travails as engineering faculty and chair with hearing loss. In the process you may discover if he talked to a robot. Or was it his wife? themindhears.org/2025/06/26/p...

In this post reprinted from Talk Psych Blog, Dave Myers shares his experience and recommendations. The bio at the bottom has links to Dave's other writings on deafness. themindhears.org/2025/06/05/h...

Meet Jenny Leung a graduate student in at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Her profile includes a video introduction (ASL with captions)
themindhears.org/2025/03/27/p...

To provide an opportunity for our community to meet and interact, we are hosting another “open house” drop in session on Zoom, where people can come along to network, chat, and share experiences. You can meet other deaf /HoH academics. Students welcome!

umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Hearing Loss Association of America is hosting a webinar on requesting workplace accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing persons. hearingloss.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The disruptions caused by the new US administration threaten to reduce access and equity for deaf/HoH people both inside and outside of academia in the US.
We are concerned and we are mad, but we will persist and continue to advocate and support our communities.

New post on how Dr. Rachel Proffitt discloses her hearing loss to her occupational therapy students. In addition to exposing them to the experiences of DHH+ people, the discussions and subsequent reflection strengthen students' skills as occupational therapists.
themindhears.org/2025/01/27/a...

It’s here! A TheMindHears annual tradition - our recommendations on how to improve deaf/HoH accessibility in the workplace. Read our post. Share with colleagues and allies!
themindhears.org/2025/01/07/n...

Hello BlueSky!
The Mind Hears is a community that supports students, staff, faculty and researchers navigating academia with hearing loss.
We are excited to join this community and hope to connect to former twitter followers here.
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