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Deafness: Most Popular ArticlesThese articles are the most popular over the last month. Cochlear Implants Cochlear implants, fast gaining popularity, can restore some sound for deaf people of all ages. Sign Language Dictionaries Sign language dictionaries are available online. Audiology - Ear Wax Ear wax removal and treatment of deep wax are explained in this article. Famous & Historic Deaf People Articles on well-known figures in the deaf/hard of hearing community both contemporary and past. Sign Language - I Love You The I Love You handshape, perhaps the most recognized sign. Sign Word Reference Guide A reference guide for the signs to words and phrases. Sign Language - Baby Signing Signing with babies, whether hearing or deaf, has proven to be beneficial. Baby Sign Language Books Books for teaching sign language to your baby. Hearing Tests Online Links to online hearing tests, with descriptions wherever possible. Hearing Aid Prices Hearing impaired people whose hearing losses are not severe enough for cochlear implants must use hearing aids. The problem is, hearing aids are not usually covered by health insurance plans. Learn more about the high cost of hearing aids. People - Helen Keller Helen Keller was a remarkable deafblind woman whose appeal endures. Sign Language - Classes How to find a sign language class in your area. Deaf History - Sign Language History of sign language. Sign Language Alphabet The sign language alphabet (fingerspelling) in photographs. Top Sign Language Articles The most popular sign language articles at About.com:Deafness. Internet Relay Services A comparison of internet relay services for the deaf and hard of hearing. Sign Language - Religious Resources for religious sign language and songs or prayers, Christian and Jewish. Sign Language - Sexuality Sources of sign language words for common human sexuality terms. People - Louis Frisino A look at the career of Louis Frisino, a deaf artist. Sign Language Clip Art Answers the question where sign language clip art and digital tools can be found. Sign Language - Songs Pledges Deafness.about.com forum members answer a question about the signs for common songs and pledges. Before You Get Hearing Aids Before you get hearing aids, you need to learn about different types of hearing aids, financing, care, and more. Sign Language - Careers Forum members discuss careers involving sign language. I Love You Handshape Example Example of how to make the I Love You sign handshape. Sign Language 101 Sign language resources for new and experienced signers. Learn Sign Language Sign language learning e-course for people new to sign language. Sign Language - Signed English A look at one form of communication and instruction, the use of Signed Exact English. Sign Language - Colors Signs for different colors. Colors included are red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, purple, black, and white. Deafness Articles by Topic Articles on deafness and hearing loss organized by topic Sign Language - Animals Signing the words for animals, and resources online and in books, videos, and flashcards for animal signs. Deaf History - Milan 1880 Milan 1880 was a historic event in deaf education that nearly led to the death of sign language. Sign Language - Spanish Sign Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico have their own Spanish sign languages. Cochlear Implant Surgery What happens in a cochlear implant surgery. People - Thomas H. Gallaudet Thomas H. Gallaudet is the father of deaf education in the United States. Cause - Meniere's Disease Meniere's disease is a common disorder of dizziness and hearing loss. People - Kenny Walker A look at the career of a deaf professional football player named Kenny Walker. People - Heather Whitestone Heather Whitestone was Miss America for one year but has a permanent place in deaf history. Deaf Literature - Stories Poem Stories, poems, and autobiographies by About Deafness visitors. Deaf Culture 101 Aspects of American deaf culture. Sign Language - ABC Stories ABC stories are a fun way to express and practice the sign alphabet. Hearing Aids - Financial Aid Financing hearing aids and cochlear implants due to their high prices can be challenging. Here are some sources of help. Employment and Deafness Articles on employment within the deaf and hard of hearing community. People - Thomas Edison Thomas Alva Edison not only was a great inventor, he was hearing impaired too. Deaf History - Martha Vineyard Martha's Vineyard island was a place where it was normal to be deaf. Sign Language Facts Basic Facts on American Sign Language. Signing - Fingerspelling Don't have time to learn sign language? Try learning the manual alphabet, or fingerspelling, instead. People - Lou Ferrigno Lou Ferrigno, a hard of hearing actor and bodybuilder. People - Curtis Pride Curtis Pride, a professional and minor league baseball player, happens to be deaf. Deaf Movies These are the best movies about deafness that I have seen, or that are recommended by About:Deafness/HOH visitors. Sign Language - ASL Poetry ASL poetry is the telling of poems, usually original poems, in sign language. Recycling Used Hearing Aids What to do with used or unwanted hearing aids. Information on recycling programs with domestic and international objectives. Top Cochlear Implant Articles Most popular cochlear implant articles at About Deafness. People - Marlee Matlin Actress Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the 2008 cast of Dancing With the Stars, is perhaps one of the more well-known deaf individuals. Read more about Marlee Matlin. Sign Language Games Games and puzzles, in books, board games, and online games for learning and practicing sign language either alone or with friends. Deafblind Triplets Profile of a family with deafblind triplet daughters. Jobs - Employment Resources Resources for finding jobs in the deaf community. Deaf Community - New York City The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community of the New York City area, and the social opportunities, social services, interpreting agencies and captioning services in the New York City area. Cochlear Implants 101 Suggestions and guidelines for people considering a cochlear implant for themselves, or for their children. History of Hearing Aids Hearing aids through the years. Sign Language - Hand Gestures Are common hand gestures used by hearing people also found in ASL? People - Alexander G Bell Alexander Graham Bell and his connection to the deaf community. Total Communication Total communication, or simultaneous communication, is a popular communication and educational option for deaf and hard of hearing. Hearing Loss - Demographics The demographics or statistics of hearing loss. How many people are deaf or hard of hearing? Buying Hearing Aids Buying hearing aids is an expensive proposition, but there are guidelines and options available. Sign Language - Sign Names Forum members answer a question about the use of sign names. Deaf and Music Music can be enjoyed by and plays an important role in education for deaf people. People - Douglas Tilden Profile of the famous deaf sculptor Douglas Tilden. Hearing Loss - Communication With a few simple changes to their behavior or the communication environment, hearing people can communicate confidently with deaf and hard of hearing people even if they do not know sign language. Deaf Literature - Poetry Poetry is a medium for expressing feelings about hearing loss. Cause - Sudden Deafness More people lose their hearing suddenly than you might think. Interpreting Jobs After completing training to become a sign language interpreter, the newly trained interpreter needs to find a job interpreting. Suggestions on sources of employment for interpreters. People - Samuel Heinicke Samuel Heinicke developed oral deaf education and opened the first oral school for the deaf, in Germany. Robert Weitbrecht Profile of deaf inventor Robert Weitbrecht, who invented the telphone typewriter (TTY). Jobs - Become a Captioner With captioning being mandatory, there has been increased interest in the captioning field. Information and resources for hearing people interested in careers in captioning. Abbe De l'Epee Who was the Frenchman Abbe Charles Michel De L'Epee and what is his role in deaf educational history and sign language? Wireless Communication A look at the different features of some of the competing wireless text communication and paging services available to the deaf community. Cause - Ototoxicity Ototoxic drugs can cause hearing loss, both temporary and permanent. Insurance and Aids Insurance coverage for hearing aids, or the lack thereof. Deaf Culture - Deafness Movies Deafness in theatrical and television movies. Top 10 Causes Deafness in Kids Top ten causes of deafness and hearing loss People - Dummy Hoy Dummy Hoy was a deaf baseball player who may belong in the Hall of Fame. Sign Language - Australia Auslan is the sign language of Australia. Resources for learning Auslan. People - Andrew Foster Andrew Foster is a deaf African American who started schools for the deaf in Africa. Scholarships for Deaf Students Deaf college students can get financial aid and scholarships. Similar scholarships are available for hearing students majoring in deaf-related fields. Deaf History - CI A history of the cochlear implant, a surgically implanted device that helps deaf people to hear. Cause - Connexin 26 Connexin 26 is a known genetic cause of hearing loss. The hearing loss occurs because the mutation disrupts potassium flow in the inner ear. Deaf Culture - Audism Audism as it is defined in the deaf community, and resources on audism. Unilateral Hearing Loss A type of hearing loss that gets relatively little attention is unilateral hearing loss. Deaf Culture - Deaf Art What deaf art is, and where it can be found online. Hearing Aid Care How to care for hearing aids properly. How to Become an Interpreter How to become an interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing people. Sign Language Gifts With the increased popularity of sign language, more and more gifts and novelties are available. Hearing Aid Manufacturers Companies that manufacture hearing aids. Most companies make digital hearing aids, and a few still make analog or body worn hearing aids. Still others make hearing aids that can resist water and sweat. Hearing Loss - Types, Degrees Understanding the type and degree of hearing loss you or your child may have. People - Juliette Low Juliette Low is a deaf founder of the girl scouts. Hearing Aid Batteries Q and A Hearing aid batteries are the topic of this guest article. Cause - Autoimmune Inner Ear Autoimmune inner ear disease is one of the lesser known causes of hearing loss. Hearing Loss - Tinnitus Tinnitus, or ringing in the head, sometimes occurs with hearing loss. Deaf Event Calendars It can be difficult to keep track of all the social and professional events in the deaf community. This FAQ page refers resources for finding and tracking deaf community events. People - Laurent Clerc Laurent Clerc is one of the most-honored deaf men in history. Sign Language - Begin BabySign Guest article on starting to communicate with your baby in sign language. Hearing Aids - Types A wide variety of hearing aids are available. People - Erastus (Deaf) Smith Erastus Smith was a deaf man who played a major role in early Texas history. Jobs - Search Discrimination Job Searching can be frustrating for deaf and hard of hearing people. Jobs - Careers in Deafness Careers for hearing people wanting to work with deaf people. Better Hearing Speech Month Every May, attention is focused on hearing loss throughout Better Hearing and Speech Month. Deaf Community - China China has a large deaf population, plenty of schools, does research, and more. Deaf History - Silent News The Silent News was THE national deaf newspaper from 1969 to 2002. audiograms Resources on understanding audiograms Deaf Culture - Comics Cartoons Deaf people write and draw their own comic strips, some of which have become extremely popular. Sign Language Books Top sign language books and dictionaries, from your About.com Guide. Sign Language - Signing Games Forum members answer a question about sign language games for learning sign language. Deaf History - TV 50s to Today Deaf people have appeared on television since the 1950s. Deaf Community - Los Angeles A look at the deaf community of Los Angeles, California. Cause - Waardenburg Syndrome Waardenburg Syndrome is one of the more unusual causes of deafness and hearing loss. Cause - Genetics Genetics and hearing loss and resources for more information including websites, books, and organizations doing research. FM Listening Systems FM systems are an essential educational listening tool for deaf and hard of hearing children. Hearing Loss - Mild Mild hearing loss may not appear that serious, but it does have its effects. Deaf Culture - Disabled? Not? Do deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question. Sign Language - Pidgin Sign Pidgin Sign(ed) English is a form of sign language that is between ASL and English. People - Vinton Cerf Vinton Cerf is known as the 'father of the internet' and he is hard of hearing. Cause - Mondini Syndrome Mondini syndrome is a fairly common hearing loss condition, sometimes correctable with a cochlear implant. Sudden Loss - Rush Limbaugh Sudden hearing loss has affected Rush Limbaugh. Deaf Timeline Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gays The deaf and hard of hearing gay community. Audiology - Screening Babies Newborns' hearing is being tested before they leave the hospital. Deafness - South Africa South Africa has a well-established deaf community, well-served by schools, organizations, service agencies, and more. Deaf Culture - Deaf Theatre Deaf theatre past and present, education in deaf theatre, resources on deaf theatre, and deaf playwrights. Audiology - ABR versus OAE Auditory brainstem response (ABR) and otoacoustic emissions testing (OAE) are compared in this article. People - Frelich and Bove Two of the most respected actresses in the deaf community, Phyllis Frelich and Linda Bove. Hearing Aids - Why Love Them Happiness and satisfaction with hearing aids. Sign Language - Older Kids Sign language can be used to help preschoolers learn to read. Deaf Community - Rochester, NY Rochester, New York has one of the largest deaf populations per capita. Dummy Taylor Profile of Luther "Dummy" Taylor, a deaf player in the baseball major leagues in the early 20th century. Deaf and Learning Disabled Resources for parents and teachers of deaf children with learning disabilities. Deaf Community - India Deafness information for India, including schools and nongovernmental organizations. Sign Word Reference A1 A comprehensive sign language glossary based on all the online sign language dictionaries. Cause - Meningitis Meningitis is one of the most dangerous illnesses and victims that survive are often deafened. Adoption - Deaf/HOH Children Adoption of deaf and hard of hearing children internationally and domestically. Deaf Parents Hearing Children Resources for deaf people parenting hearing children. People - King Jordan I. King Jordan was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University. People - C.J. Jones C.J. Jones has a long record as an deaf and African-American actor/comedian. People - Christy Smith Christy Smith, a deaf woman, was on the 'Survivor' reality show. Sign Language - Xmas Songs Sign language translations of Christmas songs and carols. Cochlear Implants - Facts Basic facts on cochlear implants. Deaf People With Autism Some deaf children are also autistic. People - Deanne Bray Deanne Bray, a deaf actress, stars in Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye, on the Pax channel. People - Bridgman and Brace Laura Bridgman and Julia Brace, two deafblind girls, preceded Helen Keller. Children's Sign Language Books The top children's sign language books, for young and elementary school-aged children. Sign Language - Food Signs 1 A mini-glossary of signs for food. |
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