Deaf People Are Not Broken - Deafness
When a household appliance breaks down and can no longer do the job it is supposed to do, it is deemed broken. When someone drops a plate on the floor and it shatters, it is obviously broken. When the shoes we are wearing begin to develop holes ... [... more]
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Better Speech and Hearing Month - Deafness
May is Better Speech and Hearing month in the USA. It is the month when focus is on educating the public about speech and hearing disorders, promoting treatment and understanding for people who my need help. With more deafness than ever, Better ... [... more]
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How Does One Define Themselves? - Deafness
As a deaf or hard of hearing person, how does one define themselves? It was brought to my attention this past week, that although some definitely define themselves according to the standards and definitions of another person, there are those that ... [... more]
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Cochlear implants and music - Deafness
The Cochlear implant first returned hearing for a deaf person in 1978. It has come a long way since that time, but has it yet returned normal hearing? Well according to Graeme Clark, the Australian inventor of this marvellous technology, the ... [... more]
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Deaf Pedestrian Safety - Deafness
In a health conscious environment many people walk for exercise. If you are deaf or hearing impaired then you need to take extra care for your own and other people's safety. Even if you wear a hearing aid, the direction from which sound is coming ... [... more]
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Take the deafness challenge - Deafness
Not everyone hears as well as you do and for those who can't, just doing normal things becomes a challenge. Travelling to work can be hard if you don't hear the announcement for train arrivals or a change in route. It's very inconvenient if you ... [... more]
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Job hunting if you're deaf - Deafness
Sometimes late deafened adults find they are no longer able to do the job they have been trained for and in some cases they lose their job because of their deafness. Finding a job if you're deaf can be almost impossible. How do you apply when you ... [... more]
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Deafness impact on friends and family - Deafness
When deafness strikes later in life it is hard, however the impact of deafness is not just felt by the person who has lost their hearing because family members and friends often suffer. Children often become their parent's ears, partners or ... [... more]
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Subtitles, Open and Closed Captions - Deafness
What is the difference between sub-titles and captions? The major difference is in the information they deliver. Captions deliver verbal and non-verbal information while subtitles (generally) deliver only verbal information. There are three kinds ... [... more]
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Deafness Denial - Deafness
What can family and friends do to help someone recognise they may have a hearing problem? It is most likely family, friends or colleagues will notice the changes in someone's hearing ability before they do. When confronted this person's first ... [... more]
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What Does It Mean To Be Deaf? - Deafness
If I were to ask a hearing person what it means to be deaf, they would more than likely tell me that to be deaf means to not be able to hear. They explain it as a medical condition. However, if I were to ask a Deaf person what it means to be ... [... more]
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Finding Help With Domestic Violence - Deafness
Perhaps one of the most frustrating things for a deaf mother is to know that there will be times when she won't hear her child cry or call for her. When this happens, it is best for the mother and child to attend family classes that teach ... [... more]
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