The DeafandHoH Blog

  • Experience “Dinner Table Syndrome”: Deaf Film Night Coming to Wisconsin & St. Paul, MN June 6, 2025 If you’re looking for something meaningful to do in Wisconsin — especially an event that will impress friends who are new in town — mark your calendar for Dinner Table Syndrome: Deaf Film Night on June 7, 2025. This unique cultural event will take place at Thompson Hall in Wisconsin and also in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering a powerful experience... Read More
  • Don’t Wait: Teach Your Deaf Child ASL From Day One May 28, 2025 Don’t Wait: Teach Your Deaf Child ASL From Day One Over 90% of Deaf children in the U.S. are born to hearing parents. Research consistently shows that early exposure to American Sign Language (ASL) is essential for these children’s language development, cognitive growth, and emotional well-being. Delaying ASL instruction can lead to language deprivation, impacting a child’s ability to communicate... Read More
  • ADA Protections for the Deaf Community May 28, 2025 ADA Protections for the Deaf Community The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures equal rights and access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing across public life. Key Protections: Effective Communication: Public services and businesses must provide aids like interpreters, captions, or written materials to ensure clear communication (ADA.gov). Employment Rights: Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, such as... Read More
  • A Physician’s lack of empathy on disability October 5, 2024 I have faced many challenges dealing with hearing loss, social anxiety, and broken friendships. It has created a roadblock on many aspects of life. In recent years, I’ve confronted a new medical issue: limited peripheral vision and Usher Syndrome, due to my hearing loss. Despite this, I try my best to live a fulfilling life. Recently, things changed once again.... Read More
  • Unlocking Clearer Sound: A Closer Look at Ceretone Hearing Aids July 23, 2024 Discovering Ceretone in the realm of hearing aids was like finding a reliable companion for my auditory journey. Their commitment to innovation and reliability truly sets them apart. Comfort and Fit  As someone with smaller ear canals, finding a comfortable fit was always a challenge. Ceretone OTC options provided a perfect solution, fitting snugly without discomfort. Mission and Dedication What... Read More

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Why I'm Here

Senthil Srinivasan

I created this blog to express my inner thoughts, feelings, and stories about my hearing loss, with hopes of creating a great place that will benefit everyone.

For many years I had been wearing behind-the-ear hearing aids, and have kept my hair long to cover them. I didn’t want people to know about my mild hearing loss. I was very sensitive and uncomfortable about it. As of today, I wear digital hearing aids which make it hard for people to notice as much. So, I decided to change my hairstyle and it doesn’t bother me anymore whether people see them. Looking at my old pictures, I ask myself, “what was I thinking!”

I was not happy with the way I looked back in high school and college, and I have come to realize that the hearing aids were a major reason why I was and still am so isolated from the outside world, and the reason for not having many friends. I believe people didn’t see the real me and my true personality, and lacking confidence didn’t help. They always treated me and looked at me like I was an outsider or diseased in some way. There were also other reasons that played a big role, such as my shyness and not having an outgoing personality, but that too could have been due to the way I was treated. Rather than analyzing the past each and every day, I have decided to open up and share my life experiences and the path that led me to where I am today.

I hope you will visit often and participate by leaving comments, submitting stories or articles, and sending me feedback that could help you, me, and everyone else who has had similar experiences.