Did you ever think you were the only person with hearing loss?
Casacusia was born to show you that many of us go through it. We seek to transform how each one of us relates to their hearing loss, so we can live better.
What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is the total or partial decrease in hearing capacity. It can be unilateral or bilateral; mild, moderate, severe or profound. The WHO classifies it as an invisible disability.
1 in 20
People in the world have some degree of hearing loss.
+2 million
People in Argentina have hearing loss.
700M
WHO projection towards 2050 with disabling hearing loss.
Why we do what we do
Living, not just surviving
- 1
We all deserve a full life, connected with other people and being part of something.
- 2
And to do that, we have to ask: ask for things to be repeated, ask to switch sides, ask people to make adaptations. Asking is hard. And sometimes it pushes us away from others.
- 3
By not asking and by not hearing —because not hearing means not being fully present— we start to isolate ourselves to avoid the frustration. We stop asking, and therefore, stop being there.
- 4
We drift from people, from partners, from friends. We give up sports, theater, family movies. We stop going out, we stop socializing. And life in isolation isn't the most beautiful life.
Part of the need is the lack of community. People talk about two extremes: hearing well or hearing nothing, but there's a huge spectrum in between. Mostly made up of people who lose their hearing suddenly and families whose children are born deaf. Can you imagine it happening to you?
Why CASACUSIA exists
A need that was not being addressed
Hearing loss is usually addressed from a medical or technical paradigm: audiometries, devices, surgeries. However, many people not only face hearing barriers, but also isolation, shame, lack of information and few spaces of belonging.
That impacts mental health, socialization, education and employment. Many people go through their process in solitude. CASACUSIA exists to respond to that gap.
In the meetups we realized that
hearing louder doesn't mean you live better.
And that we didn't want to work for the ears, but for the people. We realized that disability can't be cured.
Mission
Transform the relationship of people with their hearing loss, to improve their quality of life.
We don't aim to restore hearing. We aim to bring peace, ease processes, bring hope. Be a light.
Vision
To be an inspiring movement that accompanies and empowers people with hearing loss, promoting a more conscious and supportive society.
How do we fulfill our mission?
Our pillars of work
Three paths that cross in every decision and project.
- 01
Build community
Spaces that inspire, empower and amplify people with hearing loss.
- 02
Provide a toolbox
Resources, content and practical guides to navigate hearing loss with clear information.
- 03
Foster a conscious society
Raise awareness and push a society more supportive of people living with hearing loss.
Our values
The pillars that sustain every project, meeting and decision of the foundation.
Mutual support
We support each other.
Empathy
Listen before speaking.
Simplicity
Clear information, no jargon.
Respect
Every story matters.
Purity
Saying things as they are.
Innovation
Daring to try the new.
Those who put in the work
Some of the team
Many people sustain Casacusia. These are some of them.
Lucas
Nico
Shari
Melu
Join Casacusia
There are many ways to be part: with your financial contribution that sustains everything we do, or with your time and energy as a volunteer.
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How you can help
It doesn't matter if you are a professional, if you want to donate your time or if you can contribute financially. Every action counts.
Donate
Your monthly contribution allows us to sustain the infrastructure and free programs.
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Volunteering
Join one of our commissions and put your talent at the service of the community.
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Do projects together
If you have a company or brand, we can create social impact alliances.
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Donate services
You can contribute your professional services to boost the foundation's reach.
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