My experience as a Hearing Instrument Specialist, has been so rewarding, that it has given me a sense of compassion which allows me to give the gift of hearing every single day I step into my office. Individuals tend to think that hearing aids are a sign of old age, and nobody wants to be seen with them on.Helen Keller once stated: 'If you lose your sight it's a nuisance...if you lose your hearing it's a handicap'. What does this mean? Sit back and think about that for a minute. Losing your hearing is a HANDICAP. more... See more text