MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'deaf'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:00:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182120&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascdeaf.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D868 Deaf People Seeking Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Whether you are a Deaf person who has been sober for many years or one who is struggling to take steps toward sobriety, you are probably more than aware that Deaf-friendly and accessible AA meetings are difficult to find. Many Deaf people rely on individual therapy sessions for regular [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182120 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:45:44 +0100 5182120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182122&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F09%2Fdeaf-denied-visual-prompt-to-compete-in.html From Australia, proof access to sport is what denies deaf to compete, not ability. How do they expect the deaf to amalgamate with disability Olympics or the main event, if they are denying them the start ? When he competed in the Queensland track a... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182122 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:18:00 +0100 5182122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182130&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcsdhome.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fproject-endeavor-new-equipment-offerings-feature-up-to-50-percent-off-handhelds-tablets-and-more%2F iPad2 for $300, Sprint smart phones for $175, Samsung Netbook for $132 … huge savings now available for deaf and hard of hearing people. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182130 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:22:46 +0100 5182130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182134&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fno-deaf-clubs-please-we-are-welsh.html A sort of 'State of non-union' blog really.....First congratulations to Nottinghamshire re the launch of their new website, obviously an forward-thinking deaf area. We can only dream of an website here, we don't even use social sites that much, and t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182134 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:04:00 +0100 5182134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182140&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheEarOfMyHeart%2F%7E3%2FumjRbkd9JkU%2F LaRonda Zupp shares words of wisdom on how to reduce your worries. ASL video with subtitled annotations. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182140 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:33:45 +0100 5182140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182141&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsign-on-deaf-asians-in-uk.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182141 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:28:00 +0100 5182141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182142&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeaf411online.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D357 You are in court accused of a crime. The interpreter is interpreting dialogue between the prosecutor and a witness. The dialogue is in words that you may not be familiar with. As an ASL user, you may not understand or follow what is being discussed. You just arrived at the emergency room after a bad [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182142 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:34:30 +0100 5182142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174792&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FeXUgO3exFQ4%2Fpost.aspx Logo of Deaflympics The Deaflympics continue to encounter road blocks in finding a location  for  the  soon approaching  2013 Summer Deaflympics.   Greece, the original location for the next summer Olympics, cancelled their plans to host the sporting event due to financial problems in the country. Turkey made an offer to host the games after Greece withdrew its offer.  Now the Deaflympics Committee has been notified that Turkey has withdrawn its bid to host the games.  They are also  explaining the cancellation is due to a financial crisis in their country.  Hopefully this dilemma can be resolved soon! Article: http://www.worldbulletin.net/?aType=haber&ArticleID=78003 (video in ASL) (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174792 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:21:00 +0100 5174792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174793&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Flotte-sofie.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwait-ill-turn-on-sound.html With the introduction of the iTouch, Iphone, IPad etc. in our house, the number of applications increased as well. One of the applications we have downloaded is a Norwegian Signlanguage Application..We used signlanguage - well, signs, when Lotte couldn... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174793 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:07:00 +0100 5174793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174798&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fmeeting-halfway.html I don't really get it when you have people who make the claim on how easy it is to set up an electronic face to face communication method such as using one or two laptops or tablets to communicate with a hearing person but do deaf people really take ad... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174798 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:51:00 +0100 5174798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174799&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fvrs-ok-but-only-for-30-minutes-month.html OFCOM still not convinced re VRS systems. First twitter confines you to 140 characters, now deaf are confined to VRS for half an hour a month... maybe ! OK guys keep it short. Deaf people have been urged to make their views known, following the laun... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174799 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:24:00 +0100 5174799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174800&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeaf-culture-sign-names.html So now we get the hearing promoting the d/D thing too... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174800 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:11:00 +0100 5174800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169650&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeaf-life-is-to-blame.html It is not fun being deaf is it ? however I'm a bit despondent about the reasons there are so many deafies about, some I read about, (and some very impracticable advice) below, seems no way you can avoid going deaf really.(1) Sex via Viagra (You have to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169650 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:36:00 +0100 5169650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169651&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F27%2Fsecondhand-smoke-and-hearing-loss.htm So if you don't smoke, you think you are safe from getting hearing loss? (Yesterday's blog post was about smoking and hearing loss) Think again! The evidence is building that exposure to secondhand smoke also contributes to hearing loss.  If parents need a good reason to keep their children away from smokers or to insist that someone nearby stop smoking, all they have to do is read this article. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169651 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:03:06 +0100 5169651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169656&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fart-of-solitude.html Exactly what is it? What's the difference for a deaf, hard of hearing and hearing person if one wants to practice the "Art of Solitude"? How can it be an "art"? The "Art of Solitude" sure sounds like a book title but it's certainly not something that y... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169656 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:44:00 +0100 5169656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169657&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fcity-council-forced-to-stop-cuts-to.html The High Court has ordered Stoke-on-Trent City Council to immediately halt its planned cuts to educational support for deaf children while the Court considers the National Deaf Children’s Society’s (NDCS) legal challenge of Council decisions that h... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169657 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:39:00 +0100 5169657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169658&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2Fsmoking-and-hearing-loss-2.htm I am severely allergic to cigarette smoke. Plus I am hypersensitive to it. I can not be near someone smoking, or even around someone who has just smoked, because of how severely the smoke affects me. So it gives me great personal pleasure to introduce this article on smoking and hearing loss. Does smoking cause hearing loss? The scientific evidence seems to say yes, it does! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169658 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:26:41 +0100 5169658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159515&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fbeing-deaf-is-class-act.html Recent blogs by the rebuttal and grumpy, suggest technology is all very well, but deaf shouldn't have to adapt to an hearing society,they should adapt and accept us. All very idealistic, but is it practical ? or even deaf accommodating of others ? Th... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159515 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:51:00 +0100 5159515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159517&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcandysweetblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fpse-or-academic-asl%2F Linguistics is the scientific study of language.  Linguists discover and describes the rules governing language. Linguist do not make the rules. Linguist’s job is to discover what the rules are and how a language system works. languages belong to those who speak them, not to those who study them as outsiders.   (pg 24) Speakers [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159517 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:55:13 +0100 5159517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159520&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fragingeighthnerve.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fand-counseling-i-was-16years-old-at.html  Youth and CounselingI was 16 years-old at the time. It was unusual for both of my parents to accompany me to a hearing test. After completing the test, I was seated in the waiting room, while my parents met in conference with the audiologist. 20 ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159520 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:43:00 +0100 5159520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159527&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftania-aces-it.html A profoundly deaf teenager moved a step closer to her dream of becoming a crime scene investigator after receiving her results.Tania Bonello, 16, from Collindale, north London, took exams in Japanese, double science, British Sign Language level 2, Engl... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159527 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:09:00 +0100 5159527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159531&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Frsgeo007.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fbringing-down-house-3-classroom.html This was shortly after what happened in the Bringing Down the House 2: Panels post, about a semester or two later. I had to do a presentation as a class requirement. It was based on the Internet's Request for Comments, known as RFCs. They're technical ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159531 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0100 5159531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159532&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FmQ715iSlonM%2Fpost.aspx was a response to a call from the National Relay Service to filmmakers to make a video to help promote the service to young deaf Australians.  Quiet Signs of Love from ikonfilm on Vimeo. After looking into deaf youth, I realized that I wanted to make a film that worked on several levels. I wanted young deaf people to feel the film's story represents their attitudes I wanted the film to be a way for deaf people to explain their deaf culture and pride to their hearing friends I wanted hearing people to understand and respect deaf people a little more and to challenge their own misconceptions. I wanted a story whose heart shared the heart of the National Relay service, connecting deaf and hearing worlds.] After going through many stories and many drafts, and speaking to many... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159532 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:25:00 +0100 5159532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159534&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffollowingyourbliss.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fteacher-of-deaf.html I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. I am not a sign language interpreter.Over the years I have encountered those who are confused about the difference between the two professions. This has happened in both my professional and personal life.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159534 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:50:00 +0100 5159534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159542&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fkorean-filmmakers-produce-truth-based-film.htm The Korea Times reports that a film will be released soon that tells the story of a sexual abuse case at a Korean school for the hearing impaired. That case also became the basis for a best-selling novel in Korea.  I hope this film will eventually be made available in America too. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159542 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:26:01 +0100 5159542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140080&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fpresbycusis-hits-home-for-me.htm Recently I visited family while on vacation. An aging relative told me that she was starting to have trouble hearing. She clearly has presbycusis. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140080 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:28:21 +0100 5140080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140087&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Flocal-authority-reckless-with-support.html A deaf children's charity has said it is taking legal action against Stoke-on-Trent City Council for "reckless" cuts to support services. The authority has halved the number of specialist teachers, the National Deaf Children's Society said. It claimed... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140087 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:09:00 +0100 5140087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140088&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fincluding-deaf-ii.html More good news. Keeping deaf in the loop.... OZ-style. Now the UK plays catch up..... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140088 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:29:00 +0100 5140088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140093&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Flong-bus-ride-bullied-cant-change-schools.htm It is bad enough that this deaf girl has to spend four hours on buses to get to and from schol. It is worse that she suffers from being bullied, AND because of the distance, is not able to take advantage of after-school tutoring that would enable her to pass classes.  She wants to transfer to a closer high school, but the school district will not provide an interpreter at that school because they centralize services for the deaf and hard of hearing. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140093 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:53:48 +0100 5140093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140094&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Faccess-in-real-time.html His workmates are learning sign to help....That's the way to do it ! Daniel Lethcoe is just like all the other guys in his automotive class except for one difference -- Daniel is completely deaf. He joined the automotive class at the Tennessee Techno... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140094 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:50:00 +0100 5140094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140101&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fnoelles-blog.html Noelle produced a blog recently on calling out NAD for its association with a seemingly questionable organization who defaced a sign (although not permanently) by covering up the words on an AGBell plaque on the side of AGBell's building in D.C. last m... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140101 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0100 5140101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130941&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fin-which-connor-is-maestro.html Today was another day filled with much needed quiet time in our house.  Jeremy brought me breakfast, because he is amazing and romantic like that, and he spent most of the day with Connor while I alternated between transcribing some old writing fr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130941 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:55:00 +0100 5130941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130950&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwhy-learn-sign.html Some deaf with attitude.... (With CC for the deaf). from New Zealand, really, what IS in it for hearing people ? Interesting view, hearing people lack an ability to focus on communications ! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130950 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0100 5130950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130951&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeneaththewings.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fi-checked-back-and-realize-that-last.html I checked back, and realize that the last "installment " of the "eyeglasses saga" was NOT 7 or 8, but more like #eleven! So this one is number twelve...[for the last installment of the on-going "eyeglasses saga", see HERE (or type "eyeglasses" in t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130951 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:02:00 +0100 5130951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130952&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fccacblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2Fcaptioning-captures-it-all%2F A (hearing) visitor has this new benefit for captioning to share –in a world where many of us “multitask,” captioning helps catch up with what’s happening. For example, watching sports on TV while also working on one’s laptop or ipad! Other … Continue reading → (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130952 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:52:00 +0100 5130952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130953&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Finfrared-light-to-help-deaf-hear.html Infrared light is neat. We all learn that when we go to the science museum as kids, or at least play with old-school remote controls or 16-bit video game systems (ahhhh, Super Scope, you were ridiculous but awesome). It’s a pretty standard medium for... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130953 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:03:00 +0100 5130953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130954&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fin-which-connor-does-180.html Well today was about eighty gajabillion times better.Not only did Connor have absolutely zero seizures today, but he was in a better mood than I've seen the kid in weeks.  We're talking a super-happy, giggly, shrieking-loud-enough-to-shatter-glass... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130954 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:23:00 +0100 5130954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130958&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftouching-advertisement.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130958 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:19:00 +0100 5130958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125886&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fnew-blog-accessible-reads.html As I've been writing this blog, I've realized there are some things I enjoy writing about more than others. Anything geeky, for one - new hearing aid tech and smartphone apps and everything else just makes me happy. Another of my favorite subjects is d... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125886 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:33:00 +0100 5125886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125890&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adreanaline.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2Fsee-you-soon%2F My plate’s full for a couple of months so this blog is going quiet temporarily. Hopefully it won’t be for too long! Until I return, why not check out some of my recent work? Deaf Profiles — Famous Deaf people in history! My Hands Full — A Deaf/Deafblind family in action! (Also in written ASL [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125890 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:19:53 +0100 5125890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125891&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsouth-korea.html Congrats to the Deaf Nation winners for a free trip to South Korea. One of the winners is a good friend of my wife and I was surprised when my wife told me who. I met her a few times when we visited her and her husband. I won't mention her name but I'm... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125891 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:14:00 +0100 5125891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118857&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fterp-confusion-complicates-court-case.html Michael Sherman sat for an hour in a St. Paul police interview room after his arrest on suspicion of murder. He was waiting for an interpreter. Sherman is deaf.As the minutes ticked by, Sherman "talked" to himself -- sometimes he made facial expression... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118857 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:31:00 +0100 5118857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118861&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fbullying-rape-and-assault-alleged-at.html A class-action lawsuit alleges bullying, assault and rape at the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind. The suit claims school officials knew about the alleged acts and did nothing. The state Department of Education says officials are reviewing th... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118861 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:21:00 +0100 5118861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118869&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fdeaf-man-lays-things-bare-in-ada-complaint.htm One of the hottest topics in the deaf community this week is the Americans with Disabilities Act complaint filed by a deaf naturist, complaining that the Naturist Society would not provide an interpreter. The Society told the deaf naturist that he could bring an interpreter at his own expense, but he and the interpreter could not attend the event for free....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118869 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:15:58 +0100 5118869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118871&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fim-popeye-sailor-man.html He is what he is, isn't he ! Are there ANY deaf left ? (An title filched from an UK blog I read recently), the shirt answer is no, and probably the long answer is not far short either.Meandering over ye olde deaf sites of the UK (Yep some are are stil... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118871 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:31:00 +0100 5118871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118874&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FZn6eHIdU_N4%2Fpost.aspx So ridiculously amusing! You gotta watch the video! Mao Zedong, the dictator / communist / ruler of old China can cure / fix Deaf-Mutes???? Indeed, that's a great propaganda! (rolling eyes) :-) Andrew's quick summary in ASL version Mao Propaganda  Are there any other propaganda like this in the world??? (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118874 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:20:00 +0100 5118874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107768&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeaf-get-access-to-legal-advice-first.html A Lancashire law firm is set to become the first practice in the country dedicated to providing legal services to the deaf and hard of hearing.Joseph Frasier in Blackburn will next week launch a campaign – Representing Your Right to Be Heard – to h... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107768 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:18:00 +0100 5107768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107774&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fnew-about-com-site-disability-about-com.htm About.com has just launched a new site for people with disabilities: Disability.About.com. Charlotte Gerber is the guide for this site. Check out her site - I will be from time to time! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107774 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:56:51 +0100 5107774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107776&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fmy-hearing-is-so-good-it-is-bad.html Tinnitus never did this.... A man with a medical condition which meant he heard his eyeballs move in their sockets has been cured. Stephen Mabbutt, 57, from Charlton, near Banbury, also heard his own heart beating and was finding it increasingly diffic... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107776 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:56:00 +0100 5107776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107780&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FIsWCnqakvVs%2Fpost.aspx "World Health Organization says 1 billion people live with a disability" Excerpt taken from the article: In June, the World Bank and the World Health Organization released the first global report on people living with disabilities. The findings were surprising. More than one billion people - about 15 per cent of the world's population - live with a disability. Of these, a staggering 80 percent live in low-income countries. Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger’s article shows us that people with disabilities continue to suffer with unfair and unjust treatment all over the world.  Dorcas Mburu, a child from Kabuku, Kenya who was kept locked in her house by her mother, brought to the public’s attention just one case of the suffering the disabled continue to endure. How doe... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107780 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:31:00 +0100 5107780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107781&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeaf-at-work.html Some even have interesting jobs that doesn't involve shelf stacking.... perhaps one day the UK might follow. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107781 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:51:00 +0100 5107781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107782&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fstem-cells-to-cure-70-of-deaf-people.html A British scientist is claiming a major breakthrough which could restore hearing to 70 per cent of deaf people.He says the treatment - which involves injecting live human embryo cells into the ears of victims could be available within three to five yea... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107782 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:43:00 +0100 5107782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107792&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fdoes-a-cochlear-implant-fix-a-deaf-person%2F Charlie wrote a very good article on the issue of giving a cochlear implant to a deaf person to ‘fix’ their hearing loss. Reading through the comments left by the public, I am shocked at some of the bigoted views, sad to see the ignorance displayed, but pleased to read some excellent views put forward [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107792 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:55:14 +0100 5107792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103453&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeaf-schools-in-ethiopia.html Nicholas Ansell on tour.. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103453 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:08:00 +0100 5103453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103458&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fmonkey-see-monkey-do-monkey-invent-sign.htm In Britain, researchers have discovered that a mandrill monkey had invented a unique sign that meant "leave me alone," and apparently passed it on to the other monkeys.  The sign is the simple covering of the eyes. We have known for a long time that young deaf children will invent their own homemade signs in an effort to communicate.  What is significant about this discovery, is that it is the first indication of sign language having "cultural roots" in a monkey community. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103458 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:34:12 +0100 5103458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103459&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fnot-all-deaf-people-want-to-be-deaf.html I like Charlie he's a great bloke and his latest reprise (sorry, article), in the Guardian Newspaper paints the usual picture of 'unaware' people regarding deafness, these points I take, not somuch the sign thing, as audiologists are not to know if you... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103459 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +0100 5103459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103463&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnostalgicchildhood.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Frelationships.html I went to the doctor two days ago and my boyfriend was mentioned in our conversation. "Oh that's great that you have a boyfriend! Now you can feel accepted by someone else besides your family and friends!"I instantly thought, 'But I'm not with him beca... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103463 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:27:00 +0100 5103463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103464&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnostalgicchildhood.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fzine-for-deaf.html So I've been thinking about setting up a zine based on the Deaf world somehow and wanted some input from you guys! A zine is a mini version of a magazine for those of you who don't know. Since there's only a few magazines for the Deaf, I thin... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103464 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:16:00 +0100 5103464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096818&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseanzdenek.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fbeastblog-v2-download%2Fbeastblog-v2%2Fimages%2Fmonk-1.12.webm In some well-defined situations, silence must be captioned. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096818 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:35:34 +0100 5096818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096822&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fprogressive-hearing-loss-2.htm When I was a child,  I was told I had a progressive hearing loss. What did that mean? It meant that I began with a hearing loss that was just over the line from hard of hearing into deafness; and continued to lose more hearing, steadily, until my hearing loss was total. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096822 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:03:44 +0100 5096822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096823&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheshaddoxboys.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwrapping-up-summer.html Well we have had a long hot summer. Right now we are surviving temperatures over one hundred degrees and everyone is ready for a break. We took a short vacation to Fredricksburg, TX and stopped to see my sister on the way home. We ate way too much and ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096823 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:48:00 +0100 5096823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086409&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fshould-comments-be-turned-on.html I got a few grumblings from a few deaf people filtering in to me about wishing that my comment was turned on so people can respond here. I purposely turned it off so as to not have comments come in prior to approval of some idiot ruining my day/week/mo... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086409 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:16:00 +0100 5086409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086410&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdeeeeeeeeeestruction.html 10...9....8....7....6....5....4....3....2....1....*click**no noise*Whaaa? What's wrong?A dud? Bad wiring?Nah. Just a lot of grumbling from a bunch of people instead. And no destruction but rather about destructive behaviors through making assumptions, ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086410 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:05:00 +0100 5086410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086421&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F31%2Fteenage-boy-struggling.htm A teenage boy writes on the forum that he has had severe ear infections for years, and now is hard of hearing. Although health professionals tell him his hearing is okay, he is struggling with things like hearing in background noise. He is already using sign language, but his mother refuses to learn it. He wants to know how to manage his hearing loss. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086421 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:51:47 +0100 5086421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086427&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fall-cochlear-implants-are-not-the-same%2F If anyone tells you “all cochlear implants are the same”, ask them what they mean! They are not the same, they work differently, have different technology, they are even different from day to day in how the user functions with them. They are only the same in that they all provide useful hearing. Some of [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086427 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:57:54 +0100 5086427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086428&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fimportant-truths.html Just when you think you know it all out comes the truths when people tried to obscure them in so many ways but really it's about diversity and respect. Truth #1: Dr. E.M. Gallaudet started it first several years after the Milan Conference of 1880 by ag... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086428 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:48:00 +0100 5086428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086431&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fdeaf-sri-lankans-demand-more-rights.htm As nations develop and wars stop, their deaf communities often rise up to demand more rights. That is happening now in Sri Lanka, where the deaf Sri Lankans marched to demand more sign language interpreters.  More interpreters would mean better access to jobs and education in Sri Lanka. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086431 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:38:05 +0100 5086431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077910&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnostalgicchildhood.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fmusic-through-deaf-ears.html I just bought a guitar online along with a copy of Guitars for Dummies. It should be arriving anywhere from Tuesday to Friday. I'm actually excited for it, to feel the music that I make in my hands.  I used to take piano lessons for seven years wh... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077910 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:36:00 +0100 5077910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077913&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fahearingloss.com%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Fmeet-ted-dave-kelly-and-brian-by-michele-linder%2F This started out to be a simple post to Connect, my home list on the SayWhatClub, but grew into something more upon receiving some news that was expected, but, nonetheless, sad. I decided to post my words here instead. It all began with my watching a wonderful TED Talk given by Dave deBronkart, entitled, “Meet e-Patient [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077913 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:05:16 +0100 5077913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077919&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fomg.html They are discussing the feasibility of an UK 'Gallaudet', just when you thought it was safe to avoid the mistakes of America, the silly season has started again. Initially they suggest we try for an University of say, 100 deaf and hard of hearing, plu... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077919 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:19:00 +0100 5077919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077925&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fawareness-sectors-sorry-youre-fired-you.html This article is basically about some politically correct view of people with loss degree to profound based solely on 2 forms of general communication usage, neither of which are used in tandem or recognize there are many other forms like body language,... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077925 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:45:00 +0100 5077925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077927&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fci4me2007.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2Fyour-head-hurts-but-you-dont-bleed-part-ii%2F The tinnitus continues to be a real challenge. It is not freaking me out, I refuse to freak out because of it. That would mean to give in to the dark side. But it is a genuine stone in my mental shoe, as well as an extra hurdle in my efforts to be a social [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077927 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:07:05 +0100 5077927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077928&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fci4me2007.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2Fyour-head-hurts-but-you-dont-bleed-status-medio-2011%2F Many things to write now. First of all, I kept my promise to myself to let go a little of this whole hearing/CI thing in my thoughts. That is reflected in the lack of postings herein lately. It has been successful, I spend less time and effort fighting the “inevitable”. My energy has been aimed [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077928 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:06:48 +0100 5077928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077929&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcsdhome.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2Fcsd-aligns-with-lutheran-social-services-of-south-dakota-to-create-one-stop-interpreting-network%2F Now, businesses in Sioux Falls can call one number to request an interpreter in more than 35 foreign languages, in addition to American Sign Language. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077929 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:46:36 +0100 5077929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077930&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnostalgicchildhood.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffresh-feeling-eels-asl.html My first attempt at signing a song, constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated!FRESH FEELING - THE EELS are copyrighted by it's rightful owner and wildwerden in no way takes copyright or claims the lyrics belong to her.I was signing this befor... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077930 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:59:00 +0100 5077930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069687&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FGlB-o5_R_lI%2Fpost.aspx Today is the 21st anniversary of the greatest day in history for Americans with disabilities.  The ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.  Our great leader, Tony Coelho, was the author of the ADA; in addition to the significant impact on Americans with disabilities, the ADA has influenced the creation of similar laws in other countries throughout the world.   The ADA has ensured improved access for Americans with disabilities. Although, 21 years later, we still suffer the greatest unemployment of all groups in America.  Over 70% of Americans with disabilities are not even counted as labor force participants.  During the recent recession, Americans with disabilities were leaving the labor force at more than 10 times the rate of the non-d... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069687 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:34:00 +0100 5069687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069689&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fcochlear-implants-and-nuclear-war.html There is this one terrible side effect from a nuclear explosion or electromagnetic bomb and that's called  "EMP" or Electro-magnetic Pulse and how such a pulse can easily destroy cochlear implants.This pulse of energy, which produces a po... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069689 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:20:00 +0100 5069689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069691&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascdeaf.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D853 The Jewish Social Service Agency Position for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor with ASL skills. JSSA, a fast growing community based non-profit/nonsectarian organization serving the Greater Washington, D.C. area, has an immediate opening in our Fallsgrove/Rockville, MD location. Hourly – Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor is needed to provide [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069691 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:09:53 +0100 5069691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069697&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fcan-it-be-done.html This is my 2nd day on no news with the exception of checking on the weather over the internet. Candy, another deaf blogger, said that I wouldn't last two days without any news. So far, so good. This is day two.  I've not peeked at any deaf news. I... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069697 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:26:00 +0100 5069697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069700&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascdeaf.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D844 Deaf School Psychologist: Montgomery County Public Schools, MD has a position for a school psychologist in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program: Serve D/HOH students 3-21 yrs using Sign Language, Cued Speech, or spoken English to address educational, emotional/behavioral issues, individual/group counseling; select, administer & interpret appropriate assessment procedures re: cognitive, language, visual-spatial, social/ emotional needs, [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069700 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:40:11 +0100 5069700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069702&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fblaming-deafness-for-parents-leaving.htm On the show "Switched at Birth," the character of Daphne, the deaf girl, thinks that her father left her family because of her deafness. That got me to wondering, how common is this? Is it normal for deaf children with divorced hearing parents, to think that their deafness is the cause of the parental split? How often is it true that deafness was indeed the cause of a marriage failure? (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069702 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:23:21 +0100 5069702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069704&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FwgYsDLbBjsU%2Fpost.aspx "You have to be able to hear to serve our country" is what he said to me 10 years ago... Yet, we have people with prosthetic limbs serving our country... We have people with vision loss serving our country... When is it people with hearing loss's turn to serve the country? (video in ASL) I ask because I just read an article about a 28-years old gentleman named Keith R. Nolan who was a model cadet in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program at California State University at Northridge. He couldn't complete the program because he was Deaf... Now we are living in the 21st century where changes are becoming more and more common and accepted throughout the country and the world. We began to accept women in the military around 1976.  The “don’... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069704 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:51:00 +0100 5069704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062407&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fmy-grand-experiment.html I've given this some thought for several weeks now and decided to try this out on a self-imposed experiment of mine. I don't know if it'll work or if I have the will power to see it through but it'll be like a time capsule I'm putting myself through. S... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062407 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:04:00 +0100 5062407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062410&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fparental-rights-and-their-deaf-child.html Joseph Pietro Riolo (JPR) made some very salient points and asked the important questions when it came to parental rights and their deaf children as seen in Patti's blog. I'll use some of Joseph's points and comments in my blog by highlighting them. W... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062410 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:18:00 +0100 5062410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062411&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F24%2Ffirst-advanced-bionics-cochlear-implant-in-jordan%2F ameinfo.com – July 24, 2011 Advanced Bionics announces its partnership with Hearex Advanced Bionics announced its cooperation with Hearex, the biggest hearing, balance and speech center in Jordan to guarantee its cochlear patients the utmost comfort with the support of the highly experienced Hearex team. Complete article —————— It’s fantastic to see support for deaf [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062411 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:17:33 +0100 5062411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062412&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F24%2Fopen-letter%2F I am appalled and immensely disappointed at the responses from some people regarding my obtaining a second cochlear implant on the NHS. I have been harassed and pestered to ‘tell all’, even after asking people to desist. My personal information is exactly that – personal AND confidential. There is an issue of patient confidentiality here. [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062412 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:18:14 +0100 5062412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062416&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F23%2Fsean-berdy-interview.htm If you have been enjoying Switched at Birth as much as I have been, you have noticed Sean Berdy, the blue-eyed deaf actor who plays Emmett. Sean interviewed with About.com about being Emmett, himself, and his future as an actor. I'm sure many teenage girls were squealing last week when Emmett kissed Bay! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062416 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:16:46 +0100 5062416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062417&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdefacing-volta-bureau-in-dc-and-more.html I've seen some recent pictures of those protesting against AGBell and the symposium today in Washington D.C. where pictures of AGBell's signs at the Volta Bureau in D.C. were defaced with adhesive tapes and placards covering them up though no permanent... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062417 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:03:00 +0100 5062417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057854&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2F1939-2011-war-years-speech.html The War Speech, the alternative Churchill....On Friday evening last I received from all leading members of the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired community, News that I was elected, to form a new campaigning ideaology/Party to form a basis of a new acceptance o... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057854 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:58:00 +0100 5057854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057857&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2FRDC6vus_S8E%2Fpost.aspx Can you imagine making a snake with your "R"? How about a goldfish with your "A"? See below for AWESOME pictures. Enjoy! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057857 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:59:00 +0100 5057857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057858&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2Fhow-to-retain-educational-interpreter.htm Frustrated Parent on the forum has good reason to be frustrated. Her deaf son is mainstreamed and needs interpreter(s). However, the school system has made it very difficult for her son to have adequate, qualified interpreting services. For example, the school fired a qualified educational interpreter as her son entered 8th grade. They managed to find another interpreter, but now she has been told that her son's interpreter is not coming back....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057858 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:31:52 +0100 5057858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057860&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdeafhh-beards.html Here's mine with a full black and white beard.My full black and white beard matched well with my split black and white western shirt. Normally I have a van Dyke or goatee type facial hair but many times I do allow myself to grow a full beard. If you ar... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057860 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:07:00 +0100 5057860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057862&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fim-unaware-thank-god.html Xpressive handz puts perspectives simply, and makes the point about deaf awareness, perhaps not as singular as I do but..... I'm not in the business of live and let live, whilst I can see the reality is people pay lip service to that as an opt out, the... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057862 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:17:00 +0100 5057862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050983&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2Fhl8mPFLqpaI%2Fpost.aspx Want to learn how to fingerspell your name in, let's say, Sweden??? See below! Portugal Sweden Hebrew Britain India Ethopia Egypt  Japan  Greece Russia  I want to thank my friend for finding these pictures of fingerspelling in different countries (languages). It's always fun to learn another language! Do any of you have pictures of fingerspeling in other countries? Maybe Hangul (KSL), Spanish, or others? Thanks in advance! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050983 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:31:00 +0100 5050983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050985&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Flearning-to-listen-the-british-way%2F PC Werth have been working on a British version of LACE and it’s now available. In British accents! This software is useful for people who want to improve their ability to listen – not to hear speech, but to listen and understand it. This can be used with hearing aids or cochlear implants, and practiced [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050985 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:25:49 +0100 5050985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050987&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedeafblog.co.uk%2F2011%2F07%2Fsara_cox_offends_deaf_people_w.html Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox has outraged deaf people this week, after tweeting that subtitles on a film were “daft”. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050987 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:58:28 +0100 5050987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050988&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Fteacher-gave-sign-name.htm A former sign language student has shared how she got her sign name - from her sign language teacher! It came as a surprise. Read her story on the Sign Language Learning Readers Respond page. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050988 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:00:19 +0100 5050988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050989&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ftwitter-with-knickers-twisted.html Recent umbrage taken by deafies at twitter, aghast,shocked and generally annoyed an radio presenter thought subtitles an nuisance, has failed to impress me frankly. She apologized, had an bad hair day, a few drinks maybe, let deafies know she was pee... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050989 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:46:00 +0100 5050989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050992&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheEarOfMyHeart%2F%7E3%2FgFbmWDqkInc%2F Transcript: Hello. My name is LaRonda Zupp (signed with an “L” on my cheek). I want to let you know I have a new business. It’s called Turtle Heart Retreats. these retreats are for the Deaf community and for people who are fluent in ASL. This means if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050992 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:13:40 +0100 5050992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050996&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fdo-you-have-a-hole-in-your-head.htm Recently I was asked by someone unfamiliar with cochlear implants, if I had a hole in my head. This person thought I had a real hole, open, that could be plugged into like a socket. My initial reaction was to laugh at the question, then I realized that is probably what many hearing people think about those of us with cochlear implants....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050996 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:35:27 +0100 5050996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050998&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fiannoon.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fcelebrity-dj-calls-subtitled-films-at-cinema-daft%2F Today gave me a whopping reminder of the power of Twitter in campaigns when “celebrity” DJ, Sara Cox managed to unite the deaf community in anger at some fairly idiotic tweets last night. It’s a hard life being Sara. She’s goes to the cinema on a date and then, shock horror of horrors, finds the [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050998 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:00:02 +0100 5050998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051001&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fnaughty-sarah.html The deafie strikes back.....Sara Cox, the Radio 1 DJ, has unwittingly sparked an outcry among the deaf after complaining about having to sit through a subtitled film. Cox, who hosts a weekend show on the music station, sparked the outcry after describi... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051001 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:37:00 +0100 5051001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051006&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fsorry-but-your-hearing-loss-is-issue.html Something I had to say to another person with hearing loss. I remember recently having to utilise an social worker to assist my deaf partner at an school meeting. The worker had two hearing aids, and the service provision said as he has hearing loss t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051006 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:09:00 +0100 5051006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036459&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fjohn-egberts-real-opinions.html I thought to save him the trouble of blogging for the next year or two by putting all his views in one place.... if you want to respond to John do it here, he doesn't allow it on his blogs, he talks, YOU listen geddit ? Meanwhile Kokonut pundit, mysel... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036459 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:03:00 +0100 5036459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036461&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fidentity-extreme-cartoon-thought.html Your deaf/hh identity is not my deaf/hh identity. Each of us has an identity that we can relate to each other but just because you have a particular viewpoint doesn't mean all must have that viewpoint. While one viewpoint can be considered extreme, oth... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036461 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:17:00 +0100 5036461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036465&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-connor-helps-me-discover-new.html Connor stayed up until four in the morning yesterday, continuing his quest to drive his parents absolutely insane.  Then we all slept in until an hour normally reserved for college students the morning after a particularly good fraternit... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036465 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:55:00 +0100 5036465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036466&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcandysweetblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F16%2Fa-deaf-professor-sues-to-get-his-job-back%2F (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036466 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:33:09 +0100 5036466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036468&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffabulousrunningmommy.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fthis-is-your-brain-on-gamma-knife.html My life is as stagnated as this blog. In 6 weeks I have gone from getting up early every day to run my house, care for my kids, bang out routines at the gym, hang with friends and cook fresh healthy dinners from natural ingredients... to laying on my c... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036468 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:25:00 +0100 5036468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036473&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkauffmanlak.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fsurgery-10.html Katie had her tenth surgery this past Tuesday. She had her tonsils removed and also had some dental work done while she was sedated.Her surgery was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. We had to be at the hospital at 6:00 a.m. for pre-op. Katie did really well whil... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036473 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0100 5036473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028780&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fhighland-culture-of-deaf.html Deaf in Bonnie Scotland relate their memories... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028780 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:27:00 +0100 5028780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028781&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Finterpreting-versus-cart.htm What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using a sign language interpreter instead of a communication access realtime translation (CART) service provider? Have you experienced both of them? one is not better than the other; in my personal experience, it depends on the situation which is better. (Deaf/hard of hearing people who are oral communicators may not have experienced both.) Discuss the pros and cons of interpreting versus CART. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028781 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:39 +0100 5028781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028782&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-connor-tickles-ivories-and.html Today Connor rediscovered his keyboard as his Favorite Toy In The Whole Wide World.  He spent a good portion of the day mashing his hand down on the keys and then grinning at the cacophony.  He also gets an extremely serious and focused ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028782 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:52:00 +0100 5028782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028784&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitneygang.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fbloggity-bliss.html Whew! It's been a busy week for The Gang. And this Momma is feeling the bloggy love for sure. No one can ever convince me that the friendships built here in the blogosphere aren't real. I have had some awesome friendships spring up over the years I've ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028784 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:40:00 +0100 5028784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028791&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseanzdenek.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fbeastblog-v2-download%2Fbeastblog-v2%2Fimages%2Falien3-music.mp4 Even when music is intended to deceive, it needs to be captioned if it's instrumental to the genre. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028791 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:01:54 +0100 5028791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028800&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwhich-is-better-ubiduo-laptop-or-tablet.html Watch this funny yet instrumental video and decide which technology is better for easy to use face to face communication between deaf and hearing people. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028800 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:37:00 +0100 5028800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028801&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Flucy-wins-award.html Weston College forensic science student Lucy Brewer won an award for the way she represented her team's 'invention' of a gadget capable of transforming the way people view sub-titles. Lucy Brewer's hi-tech 'invention' wins over Dragons Den judges. Lu... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028801 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:26:00 +0100 5028801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028802&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-connor-has-trick-knee.html Connor had a much better day today!  He didn't have any seizures, and he seemed to be in an extremely good mood.  We kept busy for a lot of the day, which probably helped; he loves to keep moving!Today we went in to get his hearing aids check... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028802 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:54:00 +0100 5028802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028803&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adreanaline.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fdeaf-comics-deaf-community-win%2F Erin Esposito and Aimee Whyte at ASADV recently contacted me to work on the Deaf Community Accountability Wheel. It was a privilege to work with them on a project that has great potential for helping our community, and I appreciate very much that they hired me to do the job. As discussed earlier in the [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028803 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:36:29 +0100 5028803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008502&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Ftoo-late-to-reverse-hearing-loss.htm Just published, a new submission on sudden hearing loss. The writer suddenly lost his hearing after watching television cartoons with his child. He went immediately to his doctor, but didn't get referred to a specialist until three weeks later. The specialist told him it was too late, he should have been treated within the first three days. Now he will be permanently deaf. Sure sounds like a malpractice lawsuit waiting to happen. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008502 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:20:45 +0100 5008502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997710&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseanzdenek.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fbeastblog-v2-download%2Fbeastblog-v2%2Fimages%2Ftwoandahalfmen-accent.mp4 When a character's accent is meaningful or when a scene or line of dialogue hinges on how a character speaks, manner of speech needs to be indicated in the closed captions. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997710 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:36:22 +0100 4997710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997711&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fhappy-fourth-of-july.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997711 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:20:00 +0100 4997711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997712&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.banjosworld.com%2F2011%2F07%2Frude-advocates-access-denied.html Today, I was reading an article on how the advocates for the deaf are putting the pressure on video producers to add closed captions. We do need advocates to break down the barriers for us. Although what caught my attention was one of the comments belo... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997712 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:13:00 +0100 4997712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997713&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdont-shout.html If deaf customers want service, then do not shout ! DEAF Arron Russell claims customer services have refused to help fix his washing machine because he has to shout down the phone.The hard-of-hearing customer says the phone has been slammed down on hi... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997713 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:03:00 +0100 4997713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997714&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInMyLingoBlog%2F%7E3%2F1IwbMRCUXYI%2Fpost.aspx Regarding my previous blog; “Videophones will be installed at airports!!!”, several people have asked me “which VRS Provider will provide the equipment and services at the airports?” (Video in ASL version) I had a feeling ZVRS was responsible for it, but speculations or accusations aren’t accepted in a world of logic. We need facts… So I began to investigate a bit further and I asked directly to ZVRS. They responded and they mentioned something very interesting; Project Endeavor of ZVRS (aka CSDVRS) Project Endeavor is, indeed, responsible for the installation of videophones at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.    Public Assistance Videophone But that’s not the interesting part… There are more videoph... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997714 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:01:00 +0100 4997714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997719&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-we-have-day-of-fun.html Today was the big day of festivities out on the lake!  They do the big celebration a day early here because there are so many other celebrations in the area on the holiday proper.  Things started off with the annual golf cart parade.  We... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997719 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:47:00 +0100 4997719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997724&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F03%2Flow-medicaid-reimbursements-force-hospital-to-end-cochlear-implant-program.htm After reading the article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal about how low Medicaid reimbursements forced the only hospital left in the state doing cochlear implants, to stop doing cochlear implants, I was wondering if similar things are happening with other cochlear implant programs? According to the newspaper article, the hospital had been losing a lot of money on implants and since it could not afford to do them for Medicaid patients, they had to stop doing implants altogether. The end result is that deaf children in Nevada can not get cochlear implants done in Nevada. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997724 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:56:04 +0100 4997724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997726&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwhats-in-name-anyway.html Reading HERE, quite a bit apprently, is it a bird ? is it a plane ? Is for Deaf ? or for 'deaf' or for 'hearing impaired' or 'late-deafened' or, (OK enough intros, tick your own box).Along with this protest, this seems an growing trend here in the UK t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997726 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:34:00 +0100 4997726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997730&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-we-look-at-houses-and-connor.html It's been a week since Connor has had any seizures and he seems to be feeling pretty good right now!  I'm so glad that this round of good health has lined up with our vacation; he's been having a blast with his relatives and seems to be loving eve... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997730 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:48:00 +0100 4997730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997734&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseanzdenek.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fbeastblog-v2-download%2Fbeastblog-v2%2Fimages%2Fknightandday-uncaptioned.mp4 Does logocentric thinking shape closed captioning practices? (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997734 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:42:21 +0100 4997734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992855&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F02%2Fvirginia-school-for-the-deaf-and-the-blind-forced-back-to-the-past.htm There's no other way to describe it. When a school for the deaf and blind is forced to dump many computers in order to save money, that's like returning to the old days before computers became commodities....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992855 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:39:37 +0100 4992855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992856&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fin-which-i-go-shopping-and-indulge-bad.html Connor finally slept through the night!   I can't tell you how thrilled I was with this.  I mean, I love sleeping in as much as anyone on vacation, but I prefer it to be because I want extra sleep and not because I want any sleep at all.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992856 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:01:00 +0100 4992856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992861&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Freal-action-for-deaf.html (As averse to another 'inactive' charity that just spins it, and refers people elsewhere for £10m a year !). Some welcome news about real, and practical support, to get work.Deaf-led organisaton Action Deafness aims to boost employment prospects for ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992861 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0100 4992861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992871&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F30%2Fwatch-out-for-the-fireworks.htm No doubt many of you will be enjoying the fireworks this July 4th. (I will be!) However, if you are hearing or have residual hearing you need to protect (and there are ways to protect your hearing), you may want to be extra careful. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, firecrackers can generate 140 decibels of noise, causing hearing loss....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992871 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:58:05 +0100 4992871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984606&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdeaf-and-chugger.html What is an Chugger ? Apart from a pain the ass.A chugger is an paid "charity" street worker (read: student) who has been trained to believe that they are carrying out a worthy task, improving peoples' lives by conning Joe Public out of their money for ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984606 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:44:00 +0100 4984606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976106&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Frsgeo007.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhearing-aids-still-cost-too-much.html The Why Hearing Aids Cost So Much blog post on the SayWhatClub blog pretty much has nailed the question and issue right there. Then they follow up with The Cost of Hearing Aids–Why It May NOT Be About Supply and Demand.I've always wondered why the pr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976106 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4976106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968730&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fnew-zealand-launch-sign-language.html One example. (Text transcript). "Hello, my name is Michael Fauchelle. My sign name is Fish. I work at Newlands College as a Teacher Aid. I interpret classes for Deaf students. I also work at the Medical and Health Sciences Library in Newtown as a Libr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968730 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:02:00 +0100 4968730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968731&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-we-are-champions-and-stuff.html We won championships!  I'm not sure what the final score was, but the bout ended up being neck-and-neck until the very end, and everybody played their hearts out.  It was a fantastic way to wrap up the derby season!I'll be taking a week or so... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968731 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:59:00 +0100 4968731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968732&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fragtimepiano.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fmaking-music-with-hearing-loss.html That book is now available in Amazon. I'll be getting a free copy of it since I'm one of the several deaf/hh musicians who were interviewed for that book. My narrative can be found in the final chapter of that book. There are many texts on music and he... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968732 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:58:00 +0100 4968732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968734&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fquit-yer-bitchin.html dFor a person with a hearing loss going to college for the first time will come to the realization (mostly the parents' realization) that cost of college just keeps getting more expensive with each passing year. The best thing to prepare well ahead of ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968734 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:27:00 +0100 4968734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968735&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fswim-or-pee-at-your-own-risk.html Ah, summer has arrived! Temperature warming up this morning and should reach into the upper 70s today with sunny skies. After many months of cloudiness and rain this is welcome news. And as each week passes with more sunshine and increasing temperature... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968735 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:03:00 +0100 4968735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968739&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeafness.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fdeaf-man-wins-employment-suit-against-7-eleven.htm A deaf man who is almost 60 years old and who was a successful manager, lost his job at 7-Eleven when a new supervisor took away the tools he needed to do the job. The manager would not replace broken fax machines, and stopped the use of text pagers. A jury awarded him a total of nearly 1 $million for the discrimination. However, he is currently unemployed, and 7-Eleven is expected to appeal....Read Full Post (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968739 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:04:21 +0100 4968739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968740&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffunnyoldlife.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Faccess%2F Arlene Romoff speaks of her experience of hearing loss, advocacy, and her bilateral cochlear implants. The interviewer is also deaf, and is using an FM system to hear Arlene. The interview is in six parts. You can hop over to Arlene’s blog and buy her book ‘Listening Closely – A Journey to Bilateral Hearing’ from [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968740 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:13:04 +0100 4968740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968747&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fopening-paralympic-ceremony.html Yet deaf are still not participating in the Paralympics to any significant representation, and the arguments are still ongoing on the reluctance to fund deaf athletes, or any longer to support the deaflympics, because the Olympic/sports areas "Only wan... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968747 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:22:00 +0100 4968747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968750&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fcopy-cat-copy-that.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968750 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:47:00 +0100 4968750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968756&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fragingeighthnerve.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fare-you-mystic-several-years-ago-my.html Are You A Mystic?Several years ago my youngest brother sent me this link to Mind Media to take the right or left brain personality test. I was game. (The MindMedia link can be found at end of post)I have always had this strong belief that because I gre... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968756 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:19:00 +0100 4968756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960230&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fapologise-for-100-years-of-bullying.html Best not mess with the Swiss, now following Canada's quest for an apology. The Swiss federation for the deaf has called for an official apology from institutions which banned sign language in schools from the end of the 19th century. Over the course o... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960230 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:31:00 +0100 4960230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960237&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithlucasrc.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fnext-day.html Lucas is totally back to himself, and he had a great day. I did give him some Tylenol, but I sent him to camp because he seemed to be feeling so well. It is amazing how quickly he is able to bounce back from surgery. He's even looking forward to headin... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960237 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:09:00 +0100 4960237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953205&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcsdhome.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2F%25e2%2580%259cgrow-with-csd%25e2%2580%259d-fundraising-campaign-event-to-feature-academy-award-winning-actress-and-celebrity-apprentice-finalist-marlee-matlin%2F Today, CSD proudly announces that Academy Award Winner for Best Actress Award, producer, author and activist Marlee Matlin will make an appearance at the “Grow With CSD” event, a fundraiser for CSD programs that assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families in gaining equal access to services, communication, education and the social and economic opportunities so many others take for granted. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953205 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:58:39 +0100 4953205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953208&cid=t_105171_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fbrilliant-but-deaf-not-good-enough.html Oxford University today said it turned down a brilliant deaf student with six top A-levels because she was simply not good enough.Russian-born Anastasia Fedotova, 19, has been deaf all her life and could barely speak until she was seven. She only arri... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953208 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:24:00 +0100 4953208