When hearing aids were first released to the public, very few people wanted to make their hearing loss known to others. Embarrassed by their condition, those who wore hearing aids often did so in private and only around people they trusted.

While this stigma continues to affect the hundreds of millions of people with hearing loss around the world, the use of hearing aids is now much more acceptable and encourage by professionals and loved ones.

Several US presidents since Ronald Reagan have worn hearing aids publicly, increasing their visibility and challenging negative stereotypes about people with hearing loss. Seeing a respected representative wearing hearing aids, can help people confront their own biases and seek treatment for their own hearing loss.

Hearing loss has affected the lives of American presidents going back to the founding of their country. This list highlights ten presidents known to have hearing loss:

 

To see which Presidents click here: https://www.hearingaids.com/2018/04/17/10-us-presidents-with-hearing-loss/

 

 

  Resource gotten from Hearingaids.com