Update: Tammy Has Surgery Date
Monday June 27, 2005
Tammy now has a surgery date, and part 3 of the Tammy Gets an Implant series has been updated with new information and details.
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Relay, VRS Problems Cost Deaf JobSeeker
Monday June 27, 2005
A deaf job-seeker on the forum has a warning for all deaf job-seekers that need to communicate with interviewers through a videoconference center.The job-seeker had tried to use Sorenson Video ... Read More
Fighting Over Hearing Aids
Sunday June 26, 2005
My son is 7 yr. He has a mild/moderate bilateral hearing loss. He was diagnosed at 1.5. He was fitted with hearing aids at 2. Right now I am having ... Read More
Recipe for a Happy Deaf Child?
Thursday June 23, 2005
This isn't a cooking website but I wanted to try putting together a "Recipe for a Happy, Successful Deaf Child," and I need input from the rest of you parents ... Read More
Ever Been Arrested?
Thursday June 23, 2005
A friend just brought this article, "Communication Breakdown Lands Deaf Driver in Jail," to my attention. Have you ever had a similar experience?
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Sexual Harassment and Interpreting
Thursday June 23, 2005
Are you a sign language interpreter who has experienced sexual harassment, either of yourself or of your client?
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Alport Syndrome
Thursday June 23, 2005
Combine kidney problems and hearing loss and what do you have? Alport Syndrome.
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VRS Questions
Monday June 20, 2005
I'm a text relay operator but my deaf friends call me on Video Relay; it's so much faster than text relay. I don't know much about it other than ... Read More
Tammy Gets an Implant - Risking It
Friday June 17, 2005
In part 3 of the Tammy Gets an Implant serial, Tammy gets some news that changes everything. Even I am stunned by the turn of events.
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Deaf and HOH Cartoons and Comics
Thursday June 16, 2005
Laughter is the best medicine. These days, deaf people are serving up a healthy dose of it on the web through comic strips and cartoons.
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Interpreters Vs. CART
Tuesday June 14, 2005
What costs more, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services or sign language intepreting services?
In addition, if you have experienced both CART and sign language interpreting, which service best met your ... Read More
Teaching Sign at Summer Camp
Tuesday June 14, 2005
I've just been hired at a summer camp to teach sign language to children grades K-12. I'd like to do a cool introduction for them on their first day (this ... Read More
Traveling with an Implant
Sunday June 12, 2005
Summer is definitely here. Many people with implants will be flying. If you or your child has an implant, how do you fly safely without any problems?
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Learn Sign Alphabet
Friday June 10, 2005
Need something fun and easy to do on the beach this weekend? Power up the laptop, and learn the sign language alphabet from this photo guide.
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Cochlear Implant Questions
Wednesday June 8, 2005
Two forum members have posted questions on cochlear implants:
I have a 5 yr old son who is deaf. I have been wondering lately if cochlear implants are an option ... Read More
Wanted: ASL Experts
Wednesday June 8, 2005
My company makes ASL educational products for children. We utilize a voluntary ASL panel of experts to ensure our products are of the best quality possible. We are looking for ... Read More
How to Get Son to Talk Again?
Sunday June 5, 2005
I have a son that was born with a chromosone disorder whom has a learning disorder. He's always been behind in all development stages. For a few months his grandmother ... Read More
Forced to Get Implants Due to Lack of Insurance?
Sunday June 5, 2005
Reprinted below with permission from the original poster (Erin Conroy), is a statement made by an adult implantee on a discussion list. Are there other deaf people out there who ... Read More
Deaf in Bahamas
Friday June 3, 2005
Normaferrell asks about the Bahamas: I would like to ask some questions to Deaf who have traveled to the Bahama regions: What is the quality of life on the ... Read More
Hotels and Traveling
Friday June 3, 2005
JEANNE2469 writes: I am a writer and live in Honolulu...However, I do not know what questions to ask to get information on services that people who are hard of hearing ... Read More

