With films like Sound of Metal and A Star is Born to a contestant on The Bachelor and a character in Toy Story 4, representation of hearing loss and hearing technology have penetrated the mainstream media like never before, but are these representations beneficial?

With increased representation, there are more opportunities for increased conversation. But do these depictions always tell a complete picture? This article in The Hearing Journal explores the reality of inclusion and misrepresentation and "the opportunity to adjust the public's perception about hearing loss."

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