I’m fine. Really. I don’t know how I’m fine, but I am, or I was… (for the most part). It’s been a long week so far and it’s only Wednesday. And tonight I had a moment. Which I expected to have every now and then. The week started out with the three of Read More
Guild Audition!!!
May 16th, 2012 by Orange
This morning Ben had his first guild audition, an annual event where he plays for a member of the Piano Teacher’s Guild (not his own teacher) and gets feedback. He did wonderfully!!!!! As of a few weeks ago, he was very worried about the fact that Jannis, his teacher, and I Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Hearing Aid, Music | 
When a Student is a Productive Member of the IEP Team
May 16th, 2012 by Eh? What? Huh?
I think it is very important for students, especially high school students, to attend IEP meetings and to be a part of making decisions about their educational plans. The meeting is about them, after all. Students are always invited to the meeting. It is really up to their parents on whether or Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
CIO Featured in The Arrow
May 16th, 2012 by Cochlear Implant Online
Cochlear Implant Online was featured in the Spring 2012 edition of The Arrow, the magazine of Pi Beta Phi, a fraternity for women (yes, the charter says fraternity, not sorority — it was the first for women!) and philanthropic organization. Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy focuses on Read More
Posted in Advocacy, AVT, Cochlear Implant |
Why
May 16th, 2012 by Cochlear Kids
Why do children do things like this to their faces when you have a doctor’s appointment?? Well, just as I told him, everyone stared… He finally weighs 57 lbs.!! Woop Woop which his doc says is appropriate for his height. He had to get one shot, not a big deal… He won himself a Read More
Posted in AVT, Cochlear Implant |
Only 280 Certified CART Providers in USA?
May 16th, 2012 by ls
HEAR THIS: In CCAC member discussions today, it’s said, “According to the RID online database, there are 9,611 certified interpreters in the United States. According to the NCRA online database, there are 280 certified CART providers in the United States.” What? We know there Read More
Posted in Uncategorized |
11years 7 months
May 16th, 2012 by bioniclissa
I got the idea of this post from Liz’s Deaf Blog, it is something that I need to write about, not for advice but for myself and for anybody else who reads it. I am so many years post implant, and yet I haven’t been to any events/sound advice days at the Ear Foundation. I barely know Read More
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how the unexpected becomes routine
May 16th, 2012 by good but hard
last week i had a two and a half hour conversation with a mom whose 7 month old baby was born profoundly deaf. i haven’t met her in person yet, but she had posted online with questions about the implant process, among other “i have a deaf baby” questions. it’s already a Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
CART for Jury Duty – It’s Required for Effective Communication
May 16th, 2012 by ls
IF YOU need real time captioning (CART) to serve on a Jury (in the USA), ask for it and obtain it. If the request meets any confusion, contact the ADA person for the Court. Need more information? Join and read the great discussion in CCAC membership this month with specific information, Read More
Posted in Uncategorized |
15 Minutes of Faith
May 16th, 2012 by Just Another Ordinary Miracle
The first time I jumped into the water – it was October and freezing – so I wrote it off to nerves and the hypodermic effect of every muscle in my body locking up due to oxygen deprivation. That’s what I kept telling myself even though every cell in my brain Read More
Posted in Hearing Aid |
Around the Web Wednesday
May 16th, 2012 by Hearing Sparks
I know, I know. “Around the Web Wednesday?” you say. “You haven’t posted one of those since October 12, 2011.” I know. And I’m flattered you remember. Ha. Speak Up Librarian shares a way to make YouTube videos turn captions on automatically when you embed Read More
Posted in ASL, Hearing Loss |
Letters from America
May 16th, 2012 by Life Is About Creating Yourself
My Classes 4 and 5 students wrote letters to America before the first term was over. They panicked about writing letters but eventually enjoyed it and wanted to write more letters. I have had students from other classes ask when … Continue reading → Read More
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Sneezy
May 16th, 2012 by Follow Your Bliss
I braved those “awful allergies that made me sneeze” and ventured off with the first and second graders to the Learning Garden at Randall’s Island Park. Our outdoor adventure took an unexpected twist due to the capricious humor of Mother Nature but our tenacious Read More
Posted in Deaf |
A Musical Odyssey
May 16th, 2012 by ciHELP
One woman’s CI adventures with Music! Going from normal hearing to zero hearing while I slept was quite the reality to wake up to! My days of singing, playing guitar and clarinet came to an abrupt halt. Just like that. … Continue reading → Read More
Posted in Music |
Shell
May 16th, 2012 by The Fabulous Running Mommy
“I ams what I ams” I posted online shortly before laying down on a tattoo table for my latest piece. As the needle hit my skin the permanence chased away all doubts. Why would I want my Nani to shake her head and the Tish to purse her lips every time they see me? I wish they Read More
Posted in ASL |
Little Mama
May 15th, 2012 by Jennifer
She wanted to wear her purse like her mama. It made me smile. :) I love this little girl. I have lots to update on, but not tonight because I’m tired….running, therapy, baseball, Caden’s solo at school, and life in general. I’ll be back soon, but until Read More
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activation.
May 15th, 2012 by Live*Laugh*Love*Family
Just as a disclaimer, I’ve shared about 2 bottles of wine with one of my besties–take this post for what it’s worth, but know that it’s from the heart. Today we went bilateral. Going for number 2! Love this boy. One of our fabulous Hopkins audis Read More
Posted in ASL, Cochlear Implant |
6 months home! (Summer)
May 15th, 2012 by Stephanie
Gee, has it really been that long? In some ways, it seems like just yesterday. In others, it seems like they’ve been here forever. I figured I’d update on the before and after since these are older children we adopted and everyone always wonders. How difficult, Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant |
Usher Syndrome Registry
May 15th, 2012 by Amanda
I’ve been following The Coalition for Usher Syndrome and the blog which has been keeping us updated on research and clinical trials. They’ve just tweeted about the Usher Syndrome Registry – where you can register so you will “receive “information on Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Deafened Ear Update
May 15th, 2012 by Stephen M. Young II
In January I went suddenly deaf in my only functioning ear. My cochlear implant had just been activated in my other ear. Since I have always been deaf on that side, the implant has taken time to become useful. I am nearly to the point of understanding speech, but not yet. So, these past 4 months Read More
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What is a Contact Center?
May 15th, 2012 by CSD
BY JULI ROBINSON Formerly referred to as a “call center”, a contact center is defined as a place where contacts are made and received. It is often the “front door” to a business and is the place where most crucial customer interactions take place. Therefore, its effective and efficient Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Swing
May 15th, 2012 by The Lutz Family Fun Page
I love this swing. Jason must not be feeling good. He is struggling with something because he was throwing fits for the last two days. I didn’t push him out the door to preschool. We were taking it slow. This is where I found him. Yes….I’m going to let my poor baby sleep. Read More
Posted in Hearing Aid |
these are my people
May 15th, 2012 by good but hard
(mother’s day weekend was full and busy) grateful for all of the mamas, motherly figures, and mommys-to-be in my world. matt spoiled me with gifts that remind me how very well he knows me, like a paper doll book i had as a child, so i could share it with my girls, some of my Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Jansen Hearing Test
May 15th, 2012 by Keeping Up with the Kenty's
Last week I took Jansen to The Hearing Doctors to have his hearing tested. I am happy to say he still has perfect hearing in his right ear, and his left ear still has a working nerve. His new ear has healed and is looking good. It’s a little flatter on the head than Chris and I would Read More
Posted in Baha, Hearing Loss |
How do you define your family relationships?
May 15th, 2012 by OuterChat.com
Although I am close with my family, I sometimes feel a bit lost in the shuffle at family gatherings, especially with my sister’s family. They spend much of their time with her husband’s extended family, including annual trips and holidays. This makes it a little difficult for me to spend Read More
Posted in Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Bilingual Oral Language Learners
May 14th, 2012 by Cochlear Implant Online
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop on bilingual speech-language pathology. As the United States becomes more diverse, more and more SLPs and other professionals are facing caseloads with clients who are not native English speakers. In the past, the “rule of Read More
Posted in ASL, AVT, Cochlear Implant |
People Hearing Better is the Talk of the Town
May 14th, 2012 by Speak Up Librarian
Last Friday my hearing loss story was featured on the People Hearing Better blog sponsored by Second Sense Hearing Solutions. If you’re interested you can read the story here. You may also be interested in their summer Talk of the Town contest. Three winners will receive an iPhone 4S. All Read More
Posted in Hard-of-Hearing |
Manic Monday
May 14th, 2012 by Stephanie
Back to reality. It’ s Monday. with the end of school, we have much, much to do. We’ll get there little by little. Here we go. Some highlights for the week: order testing material or possible take them to a local testing center. Review school Decide if I can even send Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant |
Some progress
May 14th, 2012 by CD's Ear Blog
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I went over to my mom and stepdad’s house to spend time with my momma! A couple of different times, I turned off my hearing aid so I could use the implant alone for practice. Mom and I talked on the bench swing in the backyard, and as long as I could Read More
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Grasshopper Days
May 14th, 2012 by Herding Grasshoppers
Grasshopper Days For today, May 14, 2012 Outside my window… sunny and warm, with a nice breeze, making it a little difficult to concentrate on school. Good thing two thirds of the boys are already done for the day ;D I am hearing… the washer just stopped, but Read More
Posted in Hard-of-Hearing |
