Simone’s Story
Simone’s Story
“I have to switch out my [hearing aid] batteries like every 3 days, and those packets are $20 just for 8. I probably have spent thousands of dollars [in the past few years] just on hearing aid batteries. You just can’t win with all these extra costs, and even if you have the highest [health insurance], they don’t cover ear-related things.”
– Simone
Managing a budget as a college student is difficult for anyone, but disabilities can add lots of extra costs. Doctor’s visits, medication and treatments, and things like batteries add up. Simone’s story demonstrates how expensive hidden disabilities can be.