"The Buzz" is a groundbreaking content series that dives into the complex world of hearing loss, offering practical strategies, expert insights, and innovative solutions to empower individuals on their hearing health journey. Brought to you by Nagish, this series is specifically tailored to the hearing loss community, addressing the unique challenges and concerns they face in their daily lives.
How to Maintain Your Hearing and Advocate for Your Health, with Barbara Kelley, HLAA Executive Director
Join us for an insightful conversation with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), as she discusses the groundbreaking journey to make over-the-counter hearing aids a reality and HLAA's ongoing advocacy work.0:00 - The path to OTC hearing aids legislation2:27 - Understanding different pathways to hearing care4:04 - Timeline from research to implementation5:15 - Transition from PSAPs to OTC hearing aids7:41 - Current market challenges and consumer education9:40 - The long game of advocacy12:54 - Daily challenges of self-advocacy15:31 - Healthcare barriers for people with hearing loss18:24 - Looking ahead: New administration impacts22:27 - How to get involved with HLAA24:35 - Walk for Hearing community impactBarbara shares the behind-the-scenes work that led to the historic over-the-counter hearing aid legislation, while highlighting the ongoing need for consumer education and advocacy. From navigating healthcare settings to building inclusive communities through events like Walk for Hearing, learn how HLAA continues to support and empower people with hearing loss.To learn more about HLAA's work or get involved, visit hearingloss.org
4 Dec 2024
From Marvel to PBS, Ira Rubenstein is Advocating for Accessibility Across the Industry
Ira Rubenstein, PBS's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, shares his personal journey with hearing loss and advocates for accessibility across the industry, pushing for real change in digital content consumption.
20 Nov 2024
From Haptic Devices to AI: How One Mathematician Changed Speech Recognition
Dimitri Kanevsky, AI Research Scientist at Google, shares how his personal experience with hearing loss informs his approach to designing accessible technology that drives innovation and makes meaningful differences in people's lives.
13 Nov 2024
How Linda Kozma-Spytek is Rethinking Public Spaces With Accessible Solutions
Linda Kozma-Spytek has spent more than 25 years working at the intersection of technology and accessibility, focusing on solutions for individuals with hearing loss.
With a distinguished career at Gallaudet University’s Technology Access Program, she has contributed to groundbreaking work in standards development, public policy, and research that has shaped how accessible technology is developed and implemented.
Recently, she transitioned to consulting, continuing her mission with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and Gallaudet University’s Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on projects that redefine accessibility in public spaces.
In this episode, Linda delves into how accessible technology is evolving to bridge the gap between industry innovation and real-world user needs. She shares insights from her current projects, including her work with the Smithsonian Institution and Kennedy Center on assistive listening technology and her leadership role in the Industry Consumer Alliance for Accessible Technology (ICAT).
Join us for a deep dive into the future of accessible technology, the value of consumer feedback, and how regulatory support can drive meaningful change.
30 Oct 2024
How One Storyteller Found Her Voice After a Lifetime of Hiding Hearing Loss
This episode of The Buzz features Patrice Poltzer, a former TODAY Show producer and founder of her own video storytelling company who spent years hiding her hearing loss while shining light on others' stories.
Patrice shared the pivotal moment when she stopped hiding and began sharing her own story, helping her connect with others who could relate. She explores how sharing her story empowered others to do the same, the importance of community in navigating hearing loss, how she uses tools to limit its impact, and her evolving definition of what success looks like.
Patrice also goes into the pressures of the media industry, her path to entrepreneurship, and the surprising ways her hearing loss has influenced her storytelling approach.
16 Oct 2024
How Hearing Loss Shaped Laura Taylor's Mission to Advocate for Change
On this episode of The Buzz , Laura Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelaurastory/), our Head of Engagement and Support at Nagish joins us. Laura brings over 15 years of experience as a trusted advisor and digital media executive. Now, she’s using her expertise to advocate for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
In this conversation, Laura opens up about her personal journey with hearing loss and how it changed her life, at work and beyond. We dive into the unique challenges late-deafened adults face, the common misconceptions around hearing loss, and the resilience it takes to navigate between the hearing and deaf communities.
25 Sept 2024
The Future of Assistive Technology: An In-Depth Q&A on Nagish's Vision
In this week’s special episode of The Buzz, we're doing things a bit differently. Instead of hosting a guest, I'm getting into the questions that have been flooding my inbox about Nagish (https://nagish.com/), our mission, and my own journey in the world of accessible tech.
You asked, and I'm here to answer! I'll be sharing insights into the heart behind Nagish, the challenges and triumphs of building tech that breaks barriers, and how my personal experiences have shaped our vision for a more inclusive world.
Whether you're a long-time Nagish user, are just discovering us, or are simply passionate about accessibility, this episode is for you.
17 Sept 2024
Brian Thomas on How Your Disability Can Make You a Better Leader & Entrepreneur
As the co-founder of Clutter, Brian Thomas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjonathanthomas/) took a simple idea and turned it into an industry-leading storage company, securing a whopping $300M in funding along the way. Now, Brian's channeling his wisdom into supporting up-and-coming founders as a Venture Partner at Resolute and an angel investor. Oh yeah, and he’s done all of this despite facing profound hearing loss.
This week, Brian and I sat down for a heart-to-heart about the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, the world of venture capital, and the personal hurdles we all face along the way. As a founder myself, I was moved by Brian's candor about his hearing loss and how it's shaped his leadership style. He pushes back against toxic 'hustle culture' and offers a more human-centered vision of entrepreneurial success. Brian's story is about embracing our whole selves - challenges and all - to fuel innovation and build genuine connections.
11 Sept 2024
Navigating the Workplace with Hearing Loss: Strategies from Pfizer's Christine Aurigemma
Introducing Christine Aurigemma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-aurigemma-61b8881/), a leader in the world of disability inclusion and a powerful advocate for workplace equity. With a career spanning roles as a lab scientist, project manager, and now Senior Manager of Global Talent Solutions at Pfizer, Christine brings a unique and invaluable perspective to creating a more equitable and accessible workplace. Her journey, marked by both challenges and triumphs, offers vital insights for professionals navigating hearing loss in their careers.
In this episode of The Buzz, Christine shares her inspiring journey of living with hearing loss since the age of three and the obstacles she has overcome in her education and professional life. From her early struggles in mainstream education to her innovative approach of gaining experience through unpaid lab work, and now spearheading neurodiversity initiatives at Pfizer, her story is one of resilience, self-advocacy, and unwavering determination. Christine's experiences not only highlight the challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the workplace but also provide a roadmap for creating more inclusive and supportive work environments.
Here are some key topics:
[07:56] The Power of Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
[23:54] Persistence and Creativity: Key Tools for Career Advancement
[30:27] Educating Colleagues: An Ongoing Necessity
[41:25] The Shift Towards Proactive Disability Inclusion
[10:13] Navigating AI-Based Accessibility Solutions
3 Sept 2024
Driving Accessibility Forward: Insights from Meryl Evans on Innovation & Inclusivity
Meryl Evans is a true leader in the world of accessibility and inclusive marketing. As a speaker, consultant, and CEO of meryl.net (http://meryl.net/), she's been a fierce advocate for disability inclusion, challenging the notion that this is a “nice to have” rather than a “need to have”. With her unique perspective as a Deaf individual and her wealth of experience working with companies to improve their accessibility practices, Meryl brings a powerful and authentic voice to the conversation around inclusive design and marketing.
In this episode of The Buzz podcast by Nagish, I dove deep with Meryl, exploring her personal journey with hearing loss and her tireless work to make the business world more inclusive. Our interview provides a holistic look at accessibility, covering everything from the importance of involving people with disabilities in product development to the potential of emerging technologies to create a more inclusive future. Through her insights and examples, Meryl paints a compelling picture of what true accessibility looks like – and why it matters for businesses of all sizes. She challenges listeners to think beyond the bare minimum and embrace inclusion as a core value that permeates every aspect of their work.
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