Hearing Loss Statistics UK & USA - Deafness
An earlier article 'Hearing Loss Statistics' details hearing loss statistics in Australia and in general. This article lists statistics in the USA. People in the USA with a hearing loss projected to 2050. "In less than one generation hearing loss ... [... more]
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Hearing loss self-evaluation - Deafness
Are there some situations where you feel you are not hearing as well as you should? Here's a self-evaluation which may help you decide whether to seek professional help and have your hearing checked. Remember, that unfortunately it is 'natural' ... [... 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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Deafness and Music - Deafness
I remember the first time I learned that Deaf people attend dances. I was, as is expected, curious as to how they could dance when they cannot hear the music. I had the privilege of having a Deaf teacher for my American Sign Language classes and ... [... more]
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Dr. Jason Sobel - Deafness
In a world where the emphasis is on the ability to hear and speak, Jason Sobel is breaking all the rules. He is a deaf doctor and does not know American Sign Language. Still, he is successful in his employment. Dr. Sobel reads lips very well and ... [... more]
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Being deaf isn't all bad - Deafness
When we think about being deaf we usually think of the downside; the problems of not being able to hear other people talk, listen to music, losing our jobs and so on. But you know, sometimes it can be good to be deaf. Here's a few times I was ... [... more]
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Hearing Loss Statistics - Deafness
Research indicates that these statistics apply to most countries. These are from Australia, all you need to do to is multiply the percentage by your country's population to find the number of people. The 2008 Libby Harricks Memorial Oration 5th ... [... more]
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Hearing Dogs - Deafness
At the Disability Expo in Adelaide Australia, last week a Cochlear Implantee brought along her Hearing Dog. I asked her why, since she can now hear very well, did she need a hearing dog. She told me, 'My husband died last year and now I'm living ... [... more]
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Assistive Listening Devices - Deafness
Wearing hearing aids or Cochlear Implant processors certainly improve our hearing. But there are still many situations where we cannot hear as well as we need or would like. The microphones on hearing aids and processors have limitations in ... [... more]
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Closed Captioning - Deafness
During the early 1970's, people were trying to create a specialized system of transmitting information via the television. The first attempt failed; however, it also led to a successful attempt not too long after that. Equipment was invented for ... [... more]
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Can a deaf person drive? - Deafness
Ever been asked if you're allowed to drive? It's not a question most people even think about. But it is one deaf people get asked regularly and this week, there have been a number of articles on the internet about deaf drivers. When I went for my ... [... more]
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Differences in Conversation - Deafness
There are many differences in conversation between those that are Deaf and those that are hearing. One culture relies on several things, such as sign language, facial expressions, personal space etc., while the other culture focuses primarily on ... [... more]
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