It has been yet another challenging year for me. During the summer, I was feeling good about myself being included in a group, and then months later has led into another disappointment. But I have gained more experience for building relationships with people, learned from my past mistakes, Read More
Archive for December, 2009
2009: proof I’m not always a pessimist
December 31st, 2009 by Speak Up!
For many people 2009 was a terrible year filled with job loss, savings evaporating and many other things to rightfully complain about. For us, though, it was incredible. For once you won’t hear complaints or negativity coming from me. When I look back on the past year, I am simply shocked Read More
Posted in ASL, Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant, Cued Speech, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid |
Perhaps certain events happen for a reason…
December 31st, 2009 by Cochlear Implant Online
Because I have been out of the picture on this blog for months, I know that some are thinking “Where in the world is Rachel?” My three and a half month trip in Europe made another big exciting mark in my life including in the CI world as not only I met Vivie, Christian and [...] Read More
Posted in AVT, Cochlear Implant |
NEW YEAR, NEW DAY, NEW BEGINNING
December 31st, 2009 by ME AND MY DEAF CHILD
I (mommy Karen) stopped reading other mom’s blog regarding Cochlear implanted children improvements in my yahoo groups and deaf village. it’s new year , a new day , a new beginning for all of us,including me and Katrina. I started working again a month ago, and hoping by working she Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant, Education, Speech |
Apple defeats UK deaf campaigners ?
December 31st, 2009 by At The Rim
Apple wins legal battle in USA iPods are not a threat to your hearing – claims US judge in latest Apple legal battle. Apple has won a legal battle in the US over claims that its iPod music players were responsible for hearing loss. The claimants in the case said the iPod was defective Read More
Posted in Deaf |
A New Year
December 31st, 2009 by Life Doesn't Get Much Better Than This...
Since today is New Year’s Eve I have been thinking about the past year and the things that have happened in our family over the past year, as well as wondering what this next year will bring. This past year has definitely brought a lot of changes to our lives and 2010 will bring even more. Read More
Posted in ASL, Cochlear Implant |
A New Year….
December 31st, 2009 by Tyler Can Hear You
So we are finishing this year very differently than it started. Tyler began the year progressing at an average rate with her hearing and speech using one Cochlear Implant. In March she had surgery on her left ear for a second implant and it was activated in April. Fast forward to December and she Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Aid |
Hello 2010…
December 31st, 2009 by My Cochlear Implant Journey
Happy New Year everyone, hope everyone had a good ‘hearing’ Christmas. Shame the telly was not up to it either. I spent most of my Christmas either doing things around the house or listening to my audio tapes. Yes I have managed to get round to it. Boy it’s a little hard going Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Farewell 2009
December 31st, 2009 by Cochlear Kids
Sorry for lack of updates but an unforeseen stomach bug hit our home Christmas Day, first attacking me and then my husband (who is still suffering if you ask him, lol). I didn’t even take many photos this year!!! So sad. But the kids have been great, having a blast with all their toys. Read More
Posted in AVT, Audiology, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
Welcome Back
December 31st, 2009 by Mikaela's Path
It sure has been a while!!! So much has happened since I posted last. Six months ago. I’m quite embarassed, but more astonished! I’ll bring you up to speed – Reader’s Digest style. We’ll get the GI stuff out first. We had two trips to CHOP for Read More
Posted in Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
“Show Business” and GLEE
December 30th, 2009 by Show of Hands
Parts 7-10 of the documentary “Show Business: the Road to Broadway” is now up on YouTube with captioning! (Finally we reach the Tony Awards coverage for those four shows that participated in the documentary!). We are working on captioning the rest of the installments. “Show Read More
Posted in ASL, Deaf |
It’s 5:13 pm
December 30th, 2009 by Just Another Ordinary Miracle
and I am heading out to pick up the boys and Ivey from their grandparents. I just finished “spring cleaning” here on the eve of New Year’s eve. Love the idea of a fresh start all the way around. I am hesitant to actually leave the house. The reason, once I pull out of the drive Read More
Posted in Hearing Aid |
This is what we have been up to!!
December 30th, 2009 by Frost Times
Thanksgiving was great this year. Our family(all 70 of us) started this new tradition. It is each Thanksgiving we go around the table and say something we are thankful for. Then we also right it down in Our Family Thanksgiving Journal. Of course I said I was thankful for my husband and Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant |
Two Dogs in TN — One is Deaf and One is Blind
December 30th, 2009 by Deaf Animals
Deaf Pit Bull Blind Pit Bull The spotted one is deaf; the other one is blind. The little deaf one is sweet and playful and was a turned in pet due to being deaf. One that is blind can get around really well and the is so sweet and loveable. Both dogs are so deserving to be saved. The shelter is Read More
Posted in Deaf |
Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2009 by Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature
Another Christmas has come and gone and we are about to move in to a new decade. Time really seems to be moving at a breakneck pace these days. I hope it doesn’t seem that way for Max and Claire. I pray that they are able to enjoy this innocent and joyful time in their lives, before the Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Using Music to Cure Tinnitus
December 30th, 2009 by Hearing Sparks
Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, is a relatively common problem. I suffer from it occasionally – not often, and thankfully, not for very long, but tinnitus has that unique ability to be extremely annoying no matter the severity. Yesterday RedOrbit posted an interesting article about a German Read More
Posted in Hearing Loss |
linga ling ling
December 30th, 2009 by Life with Lucas
Linga ling ling, three cheers for the lings. It’s official, Lucas can repeat all 6 ling sounds. It’s always been kind of a frustrating point for me, because Lucas couldn’t repeat them all, and wouldn’t even play along with the ones he did know. It was not an accurate Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
The New Year and New Ears
December 30th, 2009 by Cacophony to Symphony
This year has been an interesting one. It’s been filled with plenty of highs, as well as its fair share of lows. I’ve learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. I’ve dealt with challenges I never thought I’d have to face, as well as opportunities and chances I Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Second (lett) Activation – December 29, 2009
December 30th, 2009 by Sarasera
Last night one of the local news weather people was asking on Twitter for favorite memories of 2009. I didn’t write in, but my favorite memory of 2009 was only a few hours old. My new CI was activated yesterday afternoon and after going through and setting the comfortable volume level on 11 Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
Medical Mumbo Jumbo – 2009 Finale
December 29th, 2009 by Sneak Peek: Raising A Special Child
Well it is time to wrap up 2009 . I figured this would be a good time for a run down of what has been happening lately with Austin’s medical team. We have been busy with specialists since our… {Visit our blog to sneak a peek at the rest of the story and leave a comment.} Read More
Posted in Baha, Hearing Loss |
Monday, December 21st, 2009
December 29th, 2009 by T & t + 3!
This morning, I went with Mommy to work to visit everyone at the Health Plans. I had a great time walking around saying hello to everyone and spent some time with Peter who helped sign and sing “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” with me. I also went downstairs to the Pharmacy area Read More
Posted in ASL, Auditory/Oral, Baha |
Friday, December 18th, 2009
December 29th, 2009 by T & t + 3!
When I woke up this morning, I got a few minutes to play with cousin Jackson before he left with his nanny for the day. Mommy and I got a few things organized and then we went to Uncle Shawn’s new pub The Fox Hole for lunch. It was quiet so I got to run around the place with Uncle Shawn Read More
Posted in Baha, Music |
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
December 29th, 2009 by T & t + 3!
The big day has finally arrived! Daddy packed up all my machines this morning while Mommy spent the morning working. Before I knew it Mommy and I drove to Daddy’s work so he could help us with the luggage and take the car back. The airport was dead so we were the only ones in line waiting Read More
Posted in Baha |
The Good News…
December 29th, 2009 by CAUSE ME TO HEAR
William is getting stronger and stronger through PT. Yesterday he stood by himself for a good minute, maybe 90 seconds! After PT, we all went to AVT. While William was back with Krissa (and Mike and the rest of the children), Abby and I went into the sound booth with Dr. Kasulis and completed Read More
Posted in Cochlear Implant |
People I don’t know, whom I am grateful for
December 29th, 2009 by Miss Kat's Deaf journey
There are a lot of people in my life that I am thankful for. They are family and friends and professionals who make a difference in Miss Kat’s life. (Miss Aimee, she still talks about you every day, do you want to come to her birthday party again?) They know who they are, and I try to go Read More
Posted in ASL, Cochlear Implant |
A University of Arizona Class to Help People Cope
December 29th, 2009 by Hearing Sparks
Today I was excited to read (through About.com Deafness) about a five-week class at the University of Arizona with a goal to “help adults with hearing loss learn coping skills.” One of the things that concerns me is adults – not just the elderly but anyone – who shows Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Audiology, Hearing Loss |
“But We HAVE That Disc!”
December 28th, 2009 by Beneath the Wings
During Chanukah, I took Ricki one day to a musical-type of production. As we were leaving, Ricki saw that they were selling cassette tapes and discs from previous performances. And since this group is one of the better ones, we had all but one of the plays in our sound collection at home. Go tell Read More
Posted in Auditory/Oral, Cochlear Implant |
New Beginnings
December 28th, 2009 by OuterChat.com
Opening topic for Chat Night: Your plans for the New Year I think the beginning of the New Year is the most important day. I know everyone wants to start a brand new year and reach the goals they have been longing for. That is why they call it a New Year’s resolution. As for my Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Why am I offended?
December 28th, 2009 by Do You Hear What I See?
I hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Christmas. I know we did. We had a feast with the family, drank hot coco, we sang Christmas songs, we watched old Christmas movies. Its been so much fun I almost hate to see it go. As I’ve mentioned in previous post I love closed captioning. I Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Additional Information on “Silent E” Post
December 28th, 2009 by Life Is About Creating Yourself
If you read the post I made before this one you’ll notice I mentioned the silent E. I’m starting to better understand the concept that there are more than just 26 sounds in the English language. I was always aware of long and short vowels…that sort of stuff. However, Read More
