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Presentations that change how people think about hearing loss

“I just wanted to let you know the group is still talking about your presentation. It was truly inspiring and very helpful for me, a "normal" hearing person to hear your story. A number of our members have hearing loss from birth and wanted to hear how others coped. I think journaling is very important and your book helps our hearing loss family and friends confront the hearing loss and realize that hearing loss can be a superpower. Again, thank you for being the super hero we needed.” —HLAA Chapter Leader

About my presentations

I bring 30+ years of experience as an educator, a Teacher of the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and a lifetime of living with hearing loss myself, to every presentation. My talks are personal, practical, and grounded in the emotional realities of hearing loss that often go unspoken.

Whether I'm speaking to people with hearing loss, the allies who support them, or professionals who serve them, my goal is the same: to help people move from isolation and frustration toward connection and confidence.

I speak on topics including:

  • Becoming Hearing Empowered: Transforming how you think about hearing loss — and yourself

  • The Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss

  • Hearing Loss Identity and Self-Acceptance

  • Breaking Down Hearing Loss Stigma

  • Self-Advocacy Skills for Adults and Children

  • Supporting Students with Hearing Loss (for educators and DHH professionals)

  • Becoming a Hearing Ally: How family, friends, and colleagues can truly help

  • How to Facilitate a Becoming Hearing Empowered Book Study

Custom topics available upon request.

Presentation formats:

  • Keynote presentations

  • Workshops (interactive, hands-on)

  • Virtual sessions (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

  • In-person events

Virtual sessions up to 1 hour are offered at no charge. Fees for in-person events vary based on location and format.

Interested in booking me?

Email me at katherine@hearingoutloud.net with details about your event, audience, preferred format, and date. I'll respond within a few days.

Email Katherine