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I feel like I comment this on every hearing impairment thread on HN, but for me invisible hearing aids are an anti feature. I prefer to wear behind the ear mod
by randlet 9y ago
I feel like I comment this on every hearing impairment thread on HN, but for me invisible hearing aids are an anti feature. I prefer to wear behind the ear models as they provide a visual clue to people that I'm hearing impaired and they are more understanding about having to repeat themselves. (I started wearing them in my early 30s and I admit I was pretty self conscious about them to start with, but quickly got over it.)
Also kids notice them sometimes and are usually not shy about blurting out 'hey what's in your ears?!?' which can lead to teachable moments :)
- rawland 9y agoI'm with you. Made them even extra geeky for visibility: https://twitter.com/RsCircus/status/777968784783110144 https://twitter.com/RsCircus/status/777968784783110144 The wiring of the transparent case is orange too, as previously with the grey case: https://twitter.com/RsCircus/status/480628806097858560 https://twitter.com/RsCircus/status/480628806097858560 (Painting them [such that the color remains] was a bit cumbersome, however, I like it ;-)
- randlet 9y agoThat's awesome! I'm too much of a chicken to take mine apart... I couldn't stomach the replacement cost if I bungled something up.
- rhubarbcustard 9y ago"teachable moments" Amen to that. If more people were open and talkative about their hearing loss and aids then it would be a huge help towards complete social acceptance.