> Can you elaborate more on the stigma? From my perspective, if I were talking to someone with hearing aids I wouldn't give it a second thought
I think it's mostly perceived stigma (or self-stigma) rather than actual stigma from others, and partially a generational thing where there was more stigma in the past. Attitudes to sight correcting glasses have also massively changed in the last few decades.
> Attitudes to sight correcting glasses have also massively changed in the last few decades.
That's because in the 70s only 25% of the population wore glasses but now 80% of people need to wear them (or contacts). What's the point of making fun of someone who needs glasses when the majority of people around you are in the same boat.
I think it's mostly perceived stigma (or self-stigma) rather than actual stigma from others, and partially a generational thing where there was more stigma in the past. Attitudes to sight correcting glasses have also massively changed in the last few decades.