This past week, we moved to a new apartment and I found myself without high-speed internet — no DSL or Wi-Fi connection at home — for 10 (long) days. It was an uncomfortable reminder of how vitally important the internet is for people with hearing loss. I did have a smartphone, so I was not completely cut off … Continue reading Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing
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Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
Fall and spring are prime times for charity fundraiser walks and runs, events that raise a substantial part of yearly donations and help raise public awareness for important medical conditions, including hearing loss. Some charities raise hundreds of millions from their annual events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, the Susan G. … Continue reading Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
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Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
Tips that go beyond the usual for the deaf and hard of hearing. Tips for those with hearing loss on how to be prepared in the case of an emergency. — Getty Images/iStockphoto Emergencies happen. Just recently, the country has seen floods, tornadoes, wildfires and terrorist attacks, not to mention a host of other catastrophes. … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
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Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Emergencies happen. This month alone, the country has seen floods, tornados, wildfires, terrorist attacks, not to mention power outages, water-main breaks, and a host of other catastrophes. It was also the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which ushered in a new era of emergency awareness. The definition of “emergency” is “an unexpected and usually dangerous situation … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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Step Up, Speak Up, and Walk4Hearing
Sunday after next (September 25) is New York City's Walk4Hearing. This is a fundraising* event but, more important, it's also a way to stand up for people with hearing loss. We expect hundreds of participants of all ages, who represent the millions of Americans of all ages with hearing loss. Other Walks will take place … Continue reading Step Up, Speak Up, and Walk4Hearing
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Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
I am not Deaf and not a sign language user, but I am extremely hard of hearing and I know how frightening it can be when the police pull you over and you’re unsure you’ll be able to und… Source: Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
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Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
I am not Deaf and not a sign language user, but I am extremely hard of hearing and I know how frightening it can be when the police pull you over and you're unsure you'll be able to understand them — or be able to make yourself understood. I also realize, thanks to my own … Continue reading Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
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For My Summer Vacation, I Went to Hearing Camp
Who says only kids get to go to summer camp? Last week I went to hearing camp. We didn't sleep in bunks, but we did have sing-alongs, games and picnic lunches. And we spent a lot of time talking and, more importantly, listening. Hearing camp was a four-day program at the University of Connecticut at Storrs, … Continue reading For My Summer Vacation, I Went to Hearing Camp
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The Hazards of Driving While Deaf
The death last week of 29 year-old-Daniel Harris, who was Deaf, is a reminder for all of us who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing that we need to be extra cautious when pulled over by a police officer. Here's a link to the New York Times article, which also includes heart-breaking photos of this … Continue reading The Hazards of Driving While Deaf
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How Dogs Can Help with Hearing Loss
One of the dangerous side effects of hearing loss is isolation. You have trouble hearing in social gatherings, so you tend to say home. Isolation can lead to depression, and depression is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can end up being dementia. You can't cure hearing loss, but you can treat it. … Continue reading How Dogs Can Help with Hearing Loss
