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The Role of Communication in Mental Health
By Rosemary Our communication skills play a fundamental role in expressing ourselves clearly and staying connected in positive ways. This blog explores the profound influence of communication on...
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Hearing, Hard of Hearing, & Deaf Albertans: Achieving Mental Wellness
By Rosemary January 15, 2024, was what is known as “Blue Monday.” For 17 years, the third Monday in January has been labelled “the most depressing day of the year.” Whether this is true or not, many...
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Canine Companions: Elevating Mental Well-being with Service & Guide Dogs
By Rosemary Part of mental wellness is getting the support you need. Sometimes, furry friends are part of the solution…. In the realm of assistance animals, guide and service dogs have long been...
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Technology for Inclusion: Innovations for Deaf & hard-of-hearing people
By Rosemary When considering Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, what often comes to mind? Perhaps it’s someone using hearing aids or a cochlear implant to assist with hearing or sensing sounds....
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Accessible Entertainment: How to “Have a Heart” for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing...
By Rosemary I must give kudos to Calgary’s Inside Out Theatre for its unwavering commitment to accessibility, evident in its mission “to showcase the vibrancy of Deaf, Disability, and Mad culture”...
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My Baby Can’t Hear
By Rosemary Bianca I love watching movies. A great fan of the Rocky movies, I recently watched the Creed movies. I still have to watch Creed 3, but I loved the first 2 movies. I was intrigued by the...
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Lipreading Unmasked: The Power of Speechreading
By Rosemary World Hearing Day is on Sunday, March 3 and raises awareness of deafness and hearing loss, as well as hearing loss prevention. As the day approaches, I thought I would explore a helpful...
View ArticleHearing Health Starts with You
By Rosemary Sometimes I wonder if hearing health scares us a little. What happens if I discover I have hearing loss? What changes will I have to make? What if I need hearing aids? How will I afford...
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Hearing Loss: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
By Rosemary Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~James Baldwin Accepting Change If you are familiar with the Serenity Prayer, you know...
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Shifting Perspectives: Embracing Co-workers who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
By Rosemary You pull into the parking stall and glance at your reflection in the rearview mirror, making sure your hair is in place. “It’s another busy day,” you say to yourself as you gather your...
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From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants: Getting Your Life Back
By Rosemary Craig Rosemary Lindsey and her husband Owen are no ordinary Alberta couple! Though you wouldn’t guess it at first glance, their journey with hearing loss has been one with many twists,...
View ArticleCreating Community Through Volunteerism
By Rosemary April is the month we celebrate volunteers. That’s why we are launching our Create Community Together campaign. Volunteerism is at the heart of building and nurturing communities. At DHA,...
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From Hearing Aids to Cochlear Implants: Getting Your Life Back
By Rosemary Craig Rosemary Lindsey and her husband Owen are no ordinary Alberta couple! Though you wouldn’t guess it at first glance, their journey with hearing loss has been one with many twists,...
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Volunteer Week: Every Moment Matters
By Rosemary The Lady Looking up from her book, she read the time on the big wall clock: 9:30 am. She had been up for hours as was her way. Sleep wasn’t always a friend to her. Suddenly, from behind,...
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The Community We Build
By Rosemary com·mu·ni·ty /kəˈmyo͞onədē/ noun 1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. 2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of...
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Let’s Celebrate ASL Interpreters!
By Rosemary 5,6,7,8 Who do we Appreciate? The first Wednesday of every May is ASL Interpreter Appreciation day. As you read this, you may be thinking, “How am I supposed to keep up with all these...
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Deaf Awareness Week
By Rosemary Life’s challenges are demanding enough, but add the experience of being Deaf, and the difficulty level ramps up. Some Deaf individuals find themselves isolated and excluded, particularly...
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#screwthestigma: Make Hearing Health Part of Your Spring Cleaning Regime
By Rosemary Part of the #screwthestigma campaign is about taking care of your hearing. Now that it is spring, it’s a great idea to do something that needs consideration – a hearing health routine! The...
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Communicate Your Needs: Deaf & Hard of Hearing “Equitable Access”
By Rosemary Equitable access means: Making sure everyone can get what they need or want, no matter who they are or what their situation Giving everyone the same chances #screwthestigma Hearing Loss...
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National AccessAbility Week: How Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Albertans Contribute
By Rosemary This blog is written in honour of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) May 25 – June 1, 2024. Professionals with Hearing Loss A while back, I interviewed a female professional who has a...
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