Claxie has posted on the forum that a three-year-old hearing child was afraid of her. She asks if anyone else has had a similar experience.. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

Today's Washington Post carried an unusual advertisement, which can be downloaded in PDF form from the DHHIG website. Three deaf and hard of hearing organizations and one general disability organization, ... Read More

StarryEyedBat asks: Can someone please tell me what the difference is between an audiologist and an audioprosthologist? I can seem to figure out what to put in any search ... Read More

Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle newspaper (Tuesday, October 26, 2004) reports that a deaf student who got poor grades is suing colleges in Nevada, blaming her poor grades on the quality ... Read More

JoFire04 has posted a poll to the forum that asks if you identify yourself as deaf, disabled, or both. A couple of people have "voted" so far... Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

Any deaf comic book readers out there in their 30s and 40s or even older? A new Yahoo group has been formed for mature deaf comic book readers in the ... Read More

One of the most common questions I get is, "How do I say The Lord's Prayer in ASL?" This article answers that question about religious sign language and more. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

CNN.com has taken notice of the challenges faced by deaf students in their efforts to pass state exams. Discuss this issue on the forum on these threads: Deaf Students and Critical ... Read More

This time of year, high school seniors are busy applying to colleges, and searching for financial aid and/or scholarships. Assistance is available, from sources ranging from state government to deaf ... Read More

HHIssues has posted an article, "Disabled Voters Could Swing Election," on the forum. Related article on About.com: Deaf? Disabled? Both? Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

Some deaf American children wait longer for families than others. Domenic is one such child, and has already been waiting for a few years. He has already been featured ... Read More

Once again, I have read a newspaper article about the struggles of a Deaflympics athlete struggling to find the funds to be able to participate... —abdeafness Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

One of the most frequently asked questions and concerns about cochlear implants has to do with sports. As it turns out, implantees can participate in most physical activities, but there ... Read More

Longtime About member HHIssues has posted a press release about the need for the Presidential candidates to address disability issues. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

I am diagnosed w eustachean recess dysfunction, which causes an imbalance in ear drum pressure inside. As a result of it, the drum vibrates, when I try to breath in ... Read More

Does anyone have any recommendations for books for lower-reading level high school readers who are reluctant to read? Thank you. —anya53 Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

A Federal appeals court, the 11th Circuit of Appeals, has just ruled that web sites do not have to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. What is wrong with ... Read More

Earlier today, there was a shooting at the RIT campus (home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf). Two women were shot as masked men robbed a cafeteria on ... Read More

What is the most recognizable sign in ASL? The I Love You sign. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum

I'm addressing the Department of education in November 9, 2004 in a work shop intended to help educate them on the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing people. ... Read More