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September 28, 2026 · Ryan Hoffman
Finding Your Way Around the World When You're Blind
How people who can't see move through cities, homes and unfamiliar places, and what the rest of us can learn from it.
September 26, 2026 · Ryan Hoffman
"Where the Money Comes From: Funding Hearing-Loss Projects in the US"
Federal block grants, state vocational rehabilitation programs and foundation grants — what each one wants, and the two things that sink most proposals.
September 24, 2026 · Ryan Hoffman
Why We Stopped Writing Grant Proposals Like Academics
Funding agencies now want an actionable plan and a route to market, not a wish list. The three programs we're focusing on and the one rule every proposal follows.
September 22, 2026 · Ryan Hoffman
Government Funding for Hearing Loss Isn't a Cheque
There are no direct grants to individuals in this field. The money arrives as resources that solve real problems, and it's worth knowing what to expect.