
Santa Barbara / Goleta
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
NEWS AND EVENTS
Read more...The Santa Barbara Deaf/Hard of Hearing community will meet tomorrow April 25, 2025 (every 4th Friday of the month) from 5:30-8:30. This is the place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks and friends gather to connect, make friends, share stories, and get the latest news, learn sign language and...Read more...I was reading a facebook post from a mom who said To all the parents out there, I ask you to pause for a moment and imagine what life will be like when your children turn 18, 27, or even 45. I can tell you—because I’ve lived through those stages as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing (HoH) child and have...2025年3月9日Read more...What a grand reopening after a 5 year hiatus and a lot of people and fun! The Santa Barbara Deaf/HoH community will now meet every 4th Friday of the month. The next date is March 28, 2025 from 5:30-8:30 Mark your calendar! This is the place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks and friends...2025年2月12日Read more...After over 5 years, the Santa Barbara Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community will have a community gathering at Rusty's Pizza on 270 Stroke Road on Friday Friday 28 from 5:30-8:30pm. This is the place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks and friends gather to connect, make friends, share stories,...ABOUT US
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2024年8月26日Read more...Silver Lining of Deafness - I was born with severe loss of hearing in my left ear and moderate loss of hearing in my right. I've worn a hearing aid in my right ear for as long as I can remember but no aid in my left because my parents were told it wouldn't make a difference. I've spent my...2024年6月28日Read more...Born hard of hearing and accustomed to wearing a single hearing aid, Eric has faced challenges in reconciling his identity and finding his place in society. At the age of 27, his perspective shifted when he encountered a book discussing the experiences of Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals caught...2024年6月27日Read more...Julie Hayes-Nadler: Advocate for the Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened Community Julie’s experience with hearing loss began early in life. As a child, she lost hearing in one ear and grew up with single-sided deafness. In her 30s, Julie was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, a chronic inner...2024年6月26日Read more...Many people experience life altering events. For me, it was the summer of 2005. Like past summers, August 10 was spent doing various activities with my children. On August 11, I woke up not being able to hear anything except for a loud noise. It sounded like a roaring engine which didn’t make...FAQ /STORIES
Read more...I was reading a facebook post from a mom who said To all the parents out there, I ask you to...Read more...Too often I meet people who are confused as to what am I and which label do I apply to myself? ...2024年6月18日Read more...Short answer is no, you do not need to learn sign language if you are losing your hearing or...2024年6月17日Read more...There’s never been a better time to learn ASL in Santa Barbara! In Santa Barbara we are really...Read more...This is such a great question and the truth is that learning to advocate for yourself is a...Read more...That photo is us as Bob and Linda of Bob's Burgers at Comic-Con. Many couples like Bob and...Read more...Even though it usually backfires, it’s common for us to try to hide our hearing loss. Growing up...Contact Us
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