Personal Statement

At seven years old, I was diagnosed with Congenital hearing loss, meaning hearing loss that is present at birth. Due to the severity, I was given hearing aids, making me a hearing aid wearer for about fourteen years as of today. Through out my childhood, I have gone through my fair share of doctors appointments, equipment, etc., and it has given the opportunity to really see myself the pros and cons of each type of hearing aid, as well as all the accessories that come with it. One of the biggest issues (in my opinion) being the look while wearing them, the prices, the abundance of accessories, and outdated technology. I hope to one day use my own experience to help improve hearing aids, especially those like me who have spent most of their lives wearing them.