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Comment on Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, or Deaf? by Antwan Weekly

Antwan Weekly — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:05:02 +0000

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Comment on Hearing Loss Humor – Elderly Man with New Hearing Aid by HogsAteMySister

HogsAteMySister — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:35:54 +0000

More hearing aid humor

Comment on Cochlear Implant Health Fair in Denver by what-implant.com_インプラント

what-implant.com_インプラント — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:08:34 +0000

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Comment on Different People, Different Needs, Different Choices by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:58:01 +0000

Go Cody! I am a representative of Hear Florida Audiology Group. We understand that every patient is different and that people cannot be fit into a one size fits all treatment. For more information about current hearing concerns, topics, news, you can visit http://www.hearflorida.com.

Comment on Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, or Deaf? by Mike

Mike — Sat, 21 May 2011 18:00:59 +0000

Erika,

I was in the same journey as you 23 years ago when I first picked up ASL. I am classified as “hard of hearing” and had grew up not signing at all even though I had learned fingersepelling at age 9.

You will meet some deaf people that don’t accepted you because you don’t signed fluently. Don’t let it stop you because geeez you’re now learning and using their language. You will meet some wonderful folks who will accept for who you are regardless of your signing ability. Those who are very picky? They are deaf family and have a lot of pride. That is good to have pride but not to the point when they have to discriminate others.

I now teach ASL which is quite something since I did not sign at all 23 years ago. I have many good friends. I signed well enough that people had assumed I went to school for the deaf. Yet when I speak, people aren’t sure if I really do have a hearing loss, just maybe an accent from another country?

Being deaf/HOH shouldn’t be a barrier among those who do signed, some you will get along and some you will hate with passion LOL. We’re all unique and have our own talent besides having the ability to sign fluently. Hope that answers your question. Do not give up with ASL and you will meet people that will accept you.

Comment on Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, or Deaf? by Erika's Mom

Erika's Mom — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:17:15 +0000

I am the mother of a young woman I raised as a hearing person. As a young mother, in a rural American county, I had no idea she could not hear well. I especially didn’t realize her loss progressed as she grew older. She’s 21 now, diagnosed as HOH/Deaf near a year ago. I will forever remember watching her hear the rain fall for the first time. I cried like a baby because MY baby had missed so many things. I’m certain all of you have. She’s blessed with hearing aids now which make those, not so small, miracles happen everyday. I’m posting in response.to.her comment of.her feelings of reservation and how she just wants to be accepted in a world with people who deal with the same particular life trials retarding her hearing. (Or the lack thereof. ) I say to her, and all others who feel the way she does, jump in with both feet! Both the hearing and the not so hearing will have people who will accept you and some who won’t. I believe you help members of.each distinction by bringing your personality and humor with you. Your willingness to learn from the more experienced “learners of hearing” as well as willingness to.help “teach hearing who don’t listen” (like I was and am still at.times). You share the love everyday, regardless of whether its about hearing, not hearing, or any and.all conditions in any given day. You teach us to.listen by sharing sign. You teach us to.hear by helping us understand. I believe no matter which group your with, as long as you remain true to yourself and share the respect you do (and you do) you’re always going to.find where you belong. You’ll most likely find its as it always has been, an actual mixture of abitities and personalities within each group you are with. I’ve learned the beauty of sign and the significance of taking time.to.be a more.polite speaker. My “child” taught me…and im glad for this site she led me.to and I hope she finds people.with hearing trials like herself who are willing to “share the love and knowledge” to help her feel a bit more connected in our great big world, bit by bit, each day. I am the mother of a youung woman who strives to find humor in what scares her most. Heroes may have led her here, but she is my hero everyday! Share the love!!

Comment on Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, or Deaf? by Erika

Erika — Wed, 18 May 2011 03:19:35 +0000

Hey guys,
I was researching online and came across this site. I was led to it by watching Deanne Bray on Heroes. I am deaf, and was not raised in Deaf culture. My family and I never realized I was deaf, until this past year. I have hearing aids now and am living in a new found world. I always felt separated, and different because people always called me stupid and ditzy for not being able to keep up in a hearing world. I guess, the reason why I am posting, is because I feel the need to be reassured. I have taken 2 semesters of ASL in my university, and while I realize I will never be as fluent as a person who grew up with it, (sometimes I feel like they would see my signing as “baby signing”, haha), I am hesitant to try to “fit in” to the Deaf culture. That maybe they wouldn’t accept me because I wasn’t raised Deaf. Anybody feel like sharing some love here? Or even just an honest opinion of the situation?

I would appreciate any feedback anyone would like to leave. Thanks. I spread the ASL “love” to my friends and family as I learn new signs.

Sincerely,
deaf in a hearing world
-Erika

Comment on Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired, or Deaf? by Hearing impairment

Hearing impairment — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:12 +0000

Hearing loss, impairment or deafness will affect how you live your life but it doesn’t have to define it. It is a challenge that makes communication more difficult but nothing to be ashamed of. Thanks for your honest postings.

Comment on Captioning Now Available on All YouTube.com Videos by Viki

Viki — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:54:36 +0000

Colleen, on many YouTube videos, there is a button in the lower right-hand corner that has an UP arrow on it. If you click that button, you will see an option to turn on captions. It doesn’t seem to work for all videos, though. I’ve noticed that other videos simply have a caption button to click, and that doesn’t always work either. Hopefully, improvements will be made soon.

Comment on Captioning Now Available on All YouTube.com Videos by Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:00:16 +0000

is this going to happen this year? I just realized the above blog was written last year but I haven’t seen the CC button yet on You tube,