Spontaneous Oftentimes, I go up to the port for walks, and then some people watching. It is interesting, all the different events and the diversity of people; beach volleyball, wrestling, musical bands, families and students from all walks of life. Today as I sat on the concrete wall watching Read More
Archive for the ‘Deaf’ Category
Raging 8th Nerve 2010-09-05 17:15:00
September 5th, 2010 by Raging 8th Nerve
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Why deaf brits should say NO to the Papal Visit
September 5th, 2010 by At The Rim
Britain shamed by accepting Visit of the Pope. The Pope is due to visit the UK this month despite widespread opposition and criticism British taxpayers are being asked to foot the £12m sterling bill for him to come, despite 78% voting against. Why should deaf oppose this visit ? Not least Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Even Professors Ignorant About Hearing Loss
September 5th, 2010 by About.com Deafness
“Embarrassed Student” on the forum just had a college experience that, to use an idiom, “really takes the cake.” “Embarrassed Student” is hard of hearing and was reading the class material and didn’t realized the instructor was trying to get her Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Does Lack of Sign Language Skill Mean No Conscience?
September 4th, 2010 by About.com Deafness
A deaf killer who grew up on the streets and was never taught sign language, has been given a hefty sentence. His education – what there was of it – … Read Full Post Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Independently Deaf
September 4th, 2010 by nostalgic childhood
I’m used to Deaf people relying on my voice when they are trying to communicate with the hearing. Making sense of their flurried hands is harder than it may look. Especially when they are at top-speeds. They always had a ‘look’ that would ask me to voice for them. I would nod Read More
Posted in Deaf |
West Haven, CT: Pit Bull Needs Someone Experienced
September 3rd, 2010 by Deaf Animals
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17129878 More About Pogo hi.. hmm where do i start?? this is pogo.. he was abandoned here a few months ago. he is a white neutered vaccinated pit puppy. dont let the breed scare you he is a good dog.. the only thing is… he is DEAF he needs a Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Bimodal Bilingualism
September 3rd, 2010 by Follow Your Bliss
This morning I “crashed” (thank you Connie!) the Fairview Learning Network’s training at the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf in New Jersey. It was certainly strange to be a fly on the wall and not an active participant in the discussions because, as always, I had a few Read More
Posted in Deaf |
New York, NY: Cat Has 10 Days to Find Placement
September 3rd, 2010 by Deaf Animals
I have 10 days to find this kitty a new home: Bill is a special kitty who came upon years of hard luck. After living briefly in a home until his owners moved, he was tossed outside and abandoned to the elements, losing most of his hearing and his teeth poor guy! Bill was fed inconsistently & Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Phone call #9 : FAIL
September 3rd, 2010 by funnyoldlife
The phone lines seemed to be bad today. I couldn’t hear Michele on the mobile, then switched to landline. That was worse. I tried the landline again but it was still crackly. I have a Geemarc screenphone which I am guessing isn’t built for great audio quality. I tried the mobile Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Deaf |
Any Old News will do…
September 3rd, 2010 by At The Rim
Do read on: “NEWS RELEASE. Government call for improved disabled access for 2012 must include better access to the telephone for deaf people . 2 September 2010. Wait a sec…. “News Release. Government call for improved disabled access must include better access to the Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Raging 8th Nerve 2010-09-02 21:59:00
September 2nd, 2010 by Raging 8th Nerve
Heated Eardrums Through blood, sweat and tears, this summer heat has been frying times for this hearing-aid user. My soft earmolds fit snug and tight. 90*F temperatures combined with high humidity causes my ears to itch; all the extra moisture. It’s all squishy washy in my ear canals. And Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Better telephone access for deaf people
September 2nd, 2010 by funnyoldlife
A news release from TAG hit my inbox today, calling for better access to telephones for deaf people. This saga is really dragging on, but it wasn’t easy obtaining captions either. Dan offers a possible solution. Read on ….. NEWS RELEASE Government call for improved disabled access Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Help for Deaf Victims of Domestic Violence
September 2nd, 2010 by About.com Deafness
In response to a reader inquiry, I have developed this list of sources of help for deaf and hard of hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. There is certainly a need to increase awareness of this information. Just last week, a deaf man killed his deaf wife on their 10th Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Use of voice is way, way better than ASL!
September 2nd, 2010 by Kokonut Pundit
There you go, this has taken me four years to get to this point where I can now use three different actual situations from three different people who are Deaf, deaf or hard of hearing and were either raised orally or orally-aurally (the pronunciation of words plus auditory feedback) and their Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Oral |
Phone call #8
September 2nd, 2010 by funnyoldlife
I called Stu and guess what, he is a cochlear implant user as well! I find it amazing that two profoundly deaf people can just pick up the phone and talk to each other. Stu gave me the name of a country and worked his way down the list above. Then he made up a list of his own; United Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Deaf |
In Which Connor Gets A Haircut And Turns 278
September 2nd, 2010 by Connor's Song
My child doesn’t grow in years. I swear he grows in haircuts. I usually wait as long as I can possibly stand before I take Connor in for a haircut, partially because I don’t want him to develop a distaste for the barbershop, and also partially because I love those little ringlets Read More
Posted in ASL, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, SEE |
Deaf Gally Board of Trustee Used Voice at Gally Graduation Ceremony!
September 2nd, 2010 by Kokonut Pundit
You remember. I’m sure you have. Or at least many of you did. It was supposedly one of the more remembered so called “scandal” at Gallaudet University in 2006. We had Dr. Brenda Brueggemann, who is deaf and was the Commencement Speaker for Gallaudet University’s Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
We Still Want Analogs, Readers Cry
September 1st, 2010 by About.com Deafness
Some About.com Deafness blog posts continue to draw comments over the years. A reader who is a musician with hearing loss, recently posted on the blog post “Desperately Seeking...Analog Hearing Aids.” This musician said digital hearing aids simply don’t work when he is making Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Deaf Abused Women’s Network is Hiring
September 1st, 2010 by ASCDEAF
Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN) Title: Empowerment Advocate Hours: Full time at 40 hours per week Location: Deaf Abused Women’s Network office in Washington DC Supervision: Interns Reports to: Deaf Abused Women’s Network Advocate Coordinator The Empowerment Advocate should have extensive Read More
Posted in Deaf |
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
September 1st, 2010 by ASCDEAF
Accessible Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a wonderful resource for the Deaf community. The confidential hotline sponsored by Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) offers support for Deaf women who are experiencing domestic violence. Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Kokonut Pundit – the longest continuously running deaf/hh blog around?
August 31st, 2010 by Kokonut Pundit
My Kokonut Pundit blog will be approach its 7th year this October when I began blogging in 2004. With over 1,558 blog posts (not counting this one) I believe I’m am probably the most prolific deaf/hh blogger around if I may be so bold. With a few pauses here and there I maintained my Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
Austin, TX: American BullDog Mix to Die. Hurry!
August 31st, 2010 by Deaf Animals
This was on the news. Not sure if Kenni’s last day was today or it is tomorrow. I just emailed the person to follow up with an update. To play it safe, I am sharing it to get words out just in case.Hope we are not too late! Check the article with a video of Kenni. If you can help, Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Text relay services: new research project
August 31st, 2010 by funnyoldlife
Ofcom are asking people to have their say by taking part in their new research project about the future of text relay and other services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or with speech difficulties. A major research project is about to start on the subject of text relay services. The Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Deaf |
Ocala, FL: Rescuer Died – Need Help with Placement!
August 31st, 2010 by Deaf Animals
If you can please pass on this e-mail to anyone you think may be looking to adopt a dog in need, please do so along with my e-mail address christinajoy74@yahoo.com Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Thank you!
August 30th, 2010 by David's Eagle Project
The eagle project if pretty much done according to the plan David wrote up. But we will continue to write this one last update for David’s Eagle Project. David has been able to talk to people from England, Canada, Greece, USA, UK and many more. It has been an amazing journey for him and Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid |
Sign Language and Lip Movements Unrelated?
August 30th, 2010 by About.com Deafness
British researchers have found that when people sign and move their lips at the same time, the signs apparently are mentally processed separately from the lip movements. How did the researchers find this out? They showed test subjects pictures and had them sign what was in the pictures; then Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
May DeafDoggies Lead with Your Vote!
August 30th, 2010 by Deaf Animals
Lottie Dot and Dora Lottie Dot was rescued off the highway. No one wanted her when they found out she was deaf. Now she visits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, grief camps etc. Lottie Dot has a chapter in a book that is being promoted on the Pet Finder blog. If you look closely, Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Northwest Deaf and HH Hikers Get Together
August 30th, 2010 by Kokonut Pundit
If you live in Washington or Oregon, like the outdoors and hiking then perhaps plan for this upcoming short short hike and come along with other deaf and hard of hearing hikers of the Northwest. If you’re interested in seeing my earlier hike to Gotchen Creek on Mt. Adams go here and see my Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
What language do deaf think in ?
August 30th, 2010 by At The Rim
If a deaf person is born deaf in what language do they think!? This question and a whole plethora of amusing and some downright ignorance I read online today. Personally I think our deaf command of English and spelling far superior to what I am reading here too ! Chojboco: Read More
Posted in Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Incredible Hulk Character equals Oppression to Deaf?
August 30th, 2010 by Kokonut Pundit
Now, I gotta laugh at this one. In DonG’s blog he lamented over whether Lou Ferrigno’s acting as the Incredible Hulk character who had no speaking role and did the whole “Aaarrgghh!” thing instead. And somehow that constituted as “audism” just because the actor Read More
