Hey, the weather is fantastic and the flowers are out in full bloom here.
For the next couple of weeks I will be reviewing my class notes, and then I’ll sit for the final exam. Then I should get my certificate as a hearing loss support specialist, before too long.
There are lots of resources, technology support, [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Now Reviewing For Final Exam
Posted in hard of hearing, hearing loss, networking for DHH people, understanding DHH people on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Website For Parents of DHH Children
Posted in hard of hearing, networking for DHH people, parents of children with hearing problems, understanding DHH people on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Although this is really for parents of DHH children in California, I still think it’s a website worth visiting. Take a look:
/www.impactfamilies.org/
Getting There
Posted in DHH mothers with hearing children, hard of hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, networking for DHH people, parents of children with hearing problems, understanding DHH people on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have just about completed all the required readings for the hearing loss support specialist course. I have to go back and review, and then I’ll sit for the final exam.
When it’s all over, I will share more of what I know for DHH people.
I do know that in the years ahead, there will be [...]
Do You Want Captioned Movies On Airline Flights?
Posted in DHH mothers with hearing children, DHH movies, captioning for DHH people, hard of hearing, hearing loss, networking for DHH people, parents of children with hearing problems, understanding DHH people on April 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If so, go here and sign your name: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/subtitlesonairlines
I mean, do we DHH people on airline flights have to sit through a movie that’s not captioned? Especially for a long flight, or a flight happening at nighttime? Please!
I’ve already signed my name, and hope you will too. They need at least 10,000 signatures.
Join in!
Interesting Statistic
Posted in DHH mothers with hearing children, DHH movies, captioning for DHH people, cochlear implants, hard of hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, networking for DHH people, parents of children with hearing problems, understanding DHH people on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I recently saw an ad from the House Ear Institute. It’s a very prestigious clinic that treats hearing loss in Los Angeles.
It said that 16% of the world’s population suffer from some kind of hearing problem. That’s a lot of people.
I know that number will go higher, since we are living longer.
But the good news [...]
Now 3/4 Of The Way Through The Course
Posted in DHH mothers with hearing children, cochlear implants, disabilities, hard of hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, understanding DHH people, tagged hearing loss statistics on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Easter weekend and I hope everyone is having a good time. The weather is really nice here.
I’m pleased to report I’m 3/4 of the way through the hearing loss support program. I am learning quite a few hearing loss statistics and where to locate and find resources for those with hearing loss.
Some things I [...]
DHH Consumers Can Be Environmentally Conscious
Posted in hard of hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss on April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have just learned that Energizer has put out the first non-mercury hearing aid batteries.
Here’s an image:
The big question: how well will it perform in your hearing aids?
Time will tell.
Happy 90th Birthday, Grace
Posted in hard of hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, networking for DHH people, understanding DHH people on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday my husband and I were fortunate enough to attend a 90th birthday party for long-time hearing loss activist Grace Tiessen.
There must have been about 100 people there. The weather was lovely, and there was a wonderful vegetarian buffet. Lots of good friends were present, along with members of her family.
Grace publishes a hearing loss [...]
