Deaf memoirist, PhD, and hearing-loss advocate writing about cochlear implants, accessibility, identity, and life in a hearing world.
Runnemede, New Jersey
Joined November 2015
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Would I want a totally invisible cochlear implant? MED-EL’s TICI UNICO sounds freeing, but I have questions about reimplantation, battery replacement, nighttime hearing, body sounds, and losing the visibility I use for advocacy.
My reaction: kimberlyerskine.substack.com…
Back-to-school night can raise difficult questions for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. My new article explores accommodations, advocacy, and why children need to hear what they can do, not only what they cannot.
Read it here: kimberlyerskine.substack.com…
Twelve years ago today, I met the surgeon who would change my life. I brought 32 questions about cochlear implant surgery, and he answered every one with patience and confidence.
I revisited that list and what I learned: substack.com/@kimberlyerskin…
#CochlearImplants
Someone recently asked me which jobs are best for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
My answer: any job.
Hearing loss may shape how we work, but it should never determine how far we are allowed to dream.
My Labor Day essay: kimberlyerskine.substack.com…
#DeafProfessionals
More than 10 years ago, I started writing a memoir about growing up deaf in a hearing world.
Today, a literary agent requested the full manuscript.
65,798 words are officially in his inbox. 🥹📖
One more step for Lend Me Your Ears.
If you are a #deaf or #hardofhearing Instagram user between the ages of 18-40, let's talk!
The goal of this research study is to better understand how Instagram aids in strengthening interpersonal relationships between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and the hearing world.
My #ResearchStudy is now even easier to share!
Please find my updated flyer below containing a scan-able QR code which will take you directly to the preliminary screening survey.
Please share with anyone you know who may be eligible and interested!
#Deaf #HearingLoss
Calling all deaf and hard of hearing Instagram users! Click here to participate in a research study focused on interpersonal relationships between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals on Instagram: liberty.co1.qualtrics.com/jf…
Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for Delaware's pilot program of hosting more open-caption movies in theaters.
But it's still not enough. ALL movies should be open captioned ALL THE TIME.
bit.ly/3wHANjb
I'm still waiting on @AdvancedBionics to ship my new #MarvelSky Cochlear Implants.
In the meantime, I made a video highlighting the top 5 features I'm most excited about: bit.ly/5FavoriteFeaturesABMa…
#CochlearImplants #CI #Deaf #HardOfHearing #AdvancedBionics #HearingLoss
1 in 10 Israelites suffers from #HearingLoss.
Due to stigma, it takes an estimated 3 years for Israelites to treat their hearing loss.
A new report found that #HardOfHearing Israelites are 3.5 times more likely to suffer from #depression.
jpost.com/israel-news/hard-o…
#Deaf #stigma
On March 18th, @texasroadhouse CEO Kent Taylor took his life after suffering many side effects of #COVID19 including tinnitus.
But what is #tinnitus and is there a cure? Read my latest blog post to find out: bit.ly/WhatIsTinnitus
#TexasRoadhouse #KentTaylor #HearingLoss
Here's something nobody probably told you about cochlear implant surgery: If you wear glasses, make sure they're broken.
bit.ly/PostCochlearImplantSu…
#CochlearImplant #CochlearImplantSurgery #PostOp #Glasses #BrokenGlasses #Deaf #HardOfHearing #HOH #CI
Can celebrating St. Patrick's Day cause hearing loss? It might.
Fortunately, our friends at @NYSHMusicianAuD - Musician's Audiology Services offer some helpful advice:
ny-sh.com/hearing/hearing-pr…
#HearingLoss #StPatricksDay #deaf #hoh #hardofhearing #Beer #cornedbeefandcabbage
I'm wishing all of my followers a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day today!
How are you celebrating?
#StPatricksDay #luckoftheirish
If you're upgrading to @AdvancedBionics new Marvel processors, you probably have a lot of questions like I did. Here are 5 questions I asked my AB rep, plus the 5 I wish I would've asked.
bit.ly/QuestionsAboutABMarve…
#Deaf #Marvel #MarvelSky #NaidaCIM #AdvancedBionics #HardOfHearing
I'm not calling for society to cancel @Eminem, but I do think he owes the #deaf and #hardofhearing communities an apology for "Tone Deaf".
Here's why: bit.ly/3eI2KAb
#CancelEminem #ToneDeaf #CancelCulture #Eminem
What does speaking in tongues have to do with sign language? The answer may surprise you!
bit.ly/SignLanguageAndSpeaki…
#SignLanguage #Tongues #SpeakingInTongues #ASL #DeafCulture #DeafCommunity #HearingLoss #1Corinthians14 #Christian #DeafChurch
I'm not asking for @Eminem to be canceled, but I do want an apology.
Here's why #ToneDeaf is Harmful to the #Deaf and #HardOfHearing Communities:
bit.ly/EminemToneDeaf
#canceleminem #CancelCulture #Eminem
