Deafness Blog with Jamie Berke February 2004 Archive

When I told my deaf kids that long ago, deaf people were misdiagnosed as retarded and placed in institutions, they could not believe it. Unfortunately, it is true, and it ... Read More

I recently became aware of this website: DeafVoteNow.org, an effort to encourage deaf people to register to vote. It is a great idea! I'm already a registered voter, but how ... Read More

I am interested in receiving information and suggestions from parents, auditory verbal theripists and teachers of babies with cochlear implants. My main area of concern is safety. At present time, ... Read More

I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD WITH WAARDENBURG SYNDROME AND AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION AND OTHER PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS. ANY AND ALL HELP WOULD BE GREAT. ... Read More

Next week, I will put up a new feature article on an aspect of deaf history that almost never gets talked about anymore, but that I consider to be an ... Read More

Just published, the History of Closed Captioning, which gives a general overview of closed captioning history including my own personal involvement. It is hard to believe that closed captioning has ... Read More

I need help. I am a teacher of Deaf children in a beautiful tropical island in the West Indies. The problem is that there are no training programmes ... Read More

I was just wanted to post my story since I am fairly new to the site (read often, but never had a reason to write) I am a hearing ... Read More

Hey I was at the libraray the other day when a guy looks over at my screen and signs are you deaf or hard of hearing I signed ... Read More

Not everyone who uses sign language is deaf. Some are people who simply do not, or can not, talk. Just updated with a submission from an About Deafness visitor.

Just published, a guest article examining existing disability laws and how they apply to Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART).

New profile, of a famous deaf sculptor known to both hearing and deaf people - Douglas Tilden. Someday I want to go to San Francisco and see his sculptures.

In one more month, it will be St. Patrick's Day. This article looks at the deaf Irish community.

If you have TMJ pain, you also may need to be concerned about your ears because TMJ can cause hearing loss. This article explains why.

Have you ever heard this word? Audism? If you know what racism is, then it should be easy to figure out what audism means.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here is an article about love, deaf and hard of hearing style. See also: Valentine Signs

I have never met anyone with this condition. CHARGE syndrome is actually multiple conditions, only one of which is hearing loss.

Deaf Culture what is it? is the biggest question in my mind lately. I am a student of sign language finely, something i have wanted to study for ... Read More

Just published, new article on segregation in schools for the deaf - this year's salute to black history month. If you are African American, deaf, and old enough to have ... Read More

It is black history month, so I am working on a new article related to deaf black history. Meanwhile, I would like to have more profiles of deaf African Americans. ... Read More

Do you know anyone who has this condition, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, or CAPD? People with this condition appear to hear yet they really don't. I'd love to have comments ... Read More

I am working on my degree in ASL and criminal justice, an interesting mix to say the least. There is a huge gap between the Deaf Community and legal ... Read More

Historically, schools for the deaf have been a crucial element in the passing down of deaf culture. Today, center programs and other programs for the deaf in hearing school systems ... Read More

We are now tied to our computers and instant-messaging devices, but the old-fashioned TTY still has its uses. I keep mine around in case I need to contact someone who ... Read More

Newly published, a personal essay about it being a small deaf world. One of the first things you learn about the deaf community is how small it is.

Do you cue or know someone who does? This article is about cued speech. Cued speech success stories wanted for addition to this article!

If you have an infant that is going to have its hearing tested, you need to understand the difference between an ABR and OAE.

Just updated, the article on Why Learn Sign Language? Newest comments are on page six.

Have you been curious about hearing dogs for the deaf or are you wanting one?