Lines of Communication

Guest blogger Joe Duarte, Co-CEO of mobile phone captioning app InnoCaption, reflects on his experiences growing up with a hearing loss, overcoming professional obstacles and playing a pivotal role in the advancement of technology that has expanded communication access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Joe Duarte, Co-CEO, InnoCaption By Joe Duarte, Co-CEO, InnoCaption So much has changed over the years for those of us with hearing loss, in terms of attitudes and acc

Overcoming anxieties and challenges to communication Janick Hickman, MS, is a mental health counselor with the Center for Hearing and Communication in Broward County, Florida. Janick Hickman, Mental Health Counselor Face masks have become a new way of life in the United States and all over the world. For children, especially, this can be a difficult and scary transition. Some of the feedback around the nation suggests that this experience may be anxiety provoking due to sensi

Resources for Parents of Deaf and HOH Children Janick Hickman, MS, is a mental health counselor with the Center for Hearing and Communication in Broward County, Florida. Janick Hickman, Mental Health Counselor As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, please know that for those who struggle with mental health concerns, it is not contained to just one month. It is a daily experience and, often times, a challenge that has recently been intensified by Covid-19, physical dista

By Carolyn Stern Assistant Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives Carolyn Stern, Asst. Dir. of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives A good accessory to have is a headphone splitter cable (also known as a Y-splitter or Y-cord), particularly if you have a hearing loss. This accessory allows two different audio playback devices to plug into a single headphone jack on the computer. For example, I used a Y-splitter on a recent plane trip so that my daughter and I could plug

By Jaci Wright, LMHC Dear After-School Professionals, Jaci Wright, Mental Health Counselor Thank you for all you do. In the midst of Covid-19, you are contacting families and serving the students to make sure that they have all of their needs met. You have worked with students to ensure academic success in unprecedented times. You have also been an outlet for social and emotional support, helping students process what is happening in the country and how it is affecting their

Answers to common questions about remote learning Watch Broward County teachers Mrs. Kelly and Ms. Thilbert answer parents’ most common questions about remote learning, such as: “How can you make sure your child is keeping up with their work?” and “How can you as a parent support your child at home?” Discover tips and tools for parents to keep their children on track via distance learning, as well as suggestions for students, in this ASL video with voiced English and closed c

Everyone agrees this year’s Feast was the best yet! Incredible chefs… spectacular wines (2004 Leoville Las Cases, anyone?)… and one-of-a-kind-prizes in the live and silent auctions.  As always, we saw a great turnout of NYC’s community of newscasters, including the evening’s host Bill Ritter of Channel 7, Eyewitness News. It’s not too late to make a Feast donation. All proceeds support the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) and our services that transform the lives of