Hard-of-hearing

7 Ways to Honor International Week of the Deaf

ByMichael Thal September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Learn what you can do to facilitate easier communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing during International Week of the Deaf.

Shepherd: A New Website for Readers and Writers

ByMichael Thal August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Discover a new book on Shepherd; a magical and fun experience for readers and writers, alike.

American Sign Language | Deaf | Hard-of-hearing | Hearing Loss | Memoir

Incident on Lake Balboa

ByMichael Thal June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

Kayaking on Lake Balboa deaf has its unique problems.

And the Winning Novel Is…

ByMichael Thal June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

The Lip Reader, a novel about deafness, wins a prestigious award.

Reviving Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf

ByMichael Thal May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

The only synagogue of the deaf is about to celebrate its 62nd anniversary, but there is a problem. Learn how you can help.

The Lip Reader: The Reviews Are In

ByMichael Thal March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

The Lip Reader, after being published six months ago, has many rave reviews. See what people are saying about this extraordinary novel.

The Lip Reader: A Story About Deafness, Finds a Publisher

ByMichael Thal June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Zhila Shirazi grew up deaf and Jewish in Iran. The soon to be released novel, “The Lip Reader” tells her story.

Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | Hearing Loss

Managing Hearing Loss

ByMichael Thal March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

Everyone deals with loss in their own way. Here I tell how I deal with hearing loss and deafness.

Deaf Culture My Way

ByMichael Thal February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Deaf Culture Our Way shows readers, through anecdotes, the life experiences of deaf people.

Deaf Character Speaks Out

ByMichael Thal October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

Diverse characters in literature are needed to reflect the reality of the world. Leila Marvi, a deaf character, tells about her role in the Koolura Series.