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 'hard of hearing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182121&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F09%2Ffirst-day-of-school.html I thought I was handling the whole going-to-big-boy-school thing really well. Until 3:00am, when lightning flashed and thunder crashed. I woke up with a start, and thought: OMG. It is going to rain. I didn't think about rain. Nolan's hearing aids will... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182121 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:16:00 +0100 5182121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182124&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwordless-wednesday-practice-bus-ride.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182124 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:05:00 +0100 5182124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182130&cid=t_203922_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=5182142&cid=t_203922_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=5182143&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fc-pap-headaches.html Using the C-Pap machine with Nolan is a real chore. The poor little guy has reflux so badly that the machine can't get through all the congestion in his nose, and the air blowing against his already-inflamed nasal passages causes him great discomfort. ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182143 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:37:00 +0100 5182143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174787&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fgrasshopper-days_29.html For Today, August 29, 2011Outside my window...  it's a dark morning.  Can't tell if it's heavy fog that will burn off, or real clouds.  Either way, there's a nice breeze rustling the leaves... leaves that are getting "rus... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174787 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:07:00 +0100 5174787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174791&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fletter-to-teacher.html I was struggling with how to present information about Nolan's myriad issues without completely freaking the teacher out overwhelming the staff. I found a wonderful "Letter to the Teacher" on Life with the 'Tars, and copied the format. Here is Nolan... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174791 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:13:00 +0100 5174791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174794&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ffour.html We spent the weekend forgetting IEP's, C-Pap, and all the other things that seem to be pressing down on us lately. On Saturday, Nolan turned four. We went to a local amusement park, and had an absolute blast. I am fairly certain this child contains li... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174794 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:57:00 +0100 5174794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174798&cid=t_203922_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=5169656&cid=t_203922_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=5159517&cid=t_203922_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=5159522&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fchicago-deaf-awareness-day-is-coming-up.html Click on flyer to enlarge Consider yourself invited. I plan to be there at the Association of Late Deafened Adults Chicago table. I enjoyed last year's event so much, I couldn't miss the chance to volunteer again. I'm looking forward to the entertainm... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159522 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:45:00 +0100 5159522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159523&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fpreparing-for-school.html School starts next Thursday. There are the normal preparations to make, like purchasing school supplies, going to open houses, and choosing the perfect lunch box. Then there are the extra preparations - the ones that involve educating and advocating ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159523 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:15:00 +0100 5159523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159537&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdont-miss-karen-putz-and-katie-leclerc.html The latest edition of Ability Magazine features Katie Leclerc on the cover and Deaf Mom blogger Karen Putz inside. You can download the magazine for free on Facebook. In her cover story interview, Katie discusses a variety of topics including Switch... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159537 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0100 5159537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140100&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Flbre969903.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsound-and-fury-update.html http://cochlearimplantonline.com/site/?p=4273Go read the update from Sound and Fury... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140100 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:19:00 +0100 5140100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140101&cid=t_203922_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=5130932&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fim-oticon-focus-on-people-awards.html I'm very excited to announce that I have been chosen as an Oticon Focus on People Awards finalist in their Advocacy category. Oticon has selected three people in each of four categories -Student, Adult, Advocacy, and Practitioner - to be their finali... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130932 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:59:00 +0100 5130932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130941&cid=t_203922_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=5130947&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmogrenewed.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2Fhearing-impairment-does-not-affect-my-physical-enjoyment-of%2F This post goes out to Ontario Parks who tell me that “A Regulation approved by Cabinet under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act 2006 defines a disabled person as a resident of Ontario who holds an Accessible Persons Parking Permit issued under the Highway Traffic Act, or a National Identity Card issued by the [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130947 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:35:17 +0100 5130947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130948&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Falpeeps.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fpeeps-in-park.html Sunday August 21 (weather permitting)4-6 p.m.Homewood Park1632 Oxmoor RdHomewood, ALemail Val if you plan to attend   Hope to see you there! Click here for pictures from last year's event (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130948 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:04:00 +0100 5130948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130949&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftake-me-out-to-ballgame.html Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd. When a member of my hearing loss support group suggested going to a minor league baseball game for an outing, I was all over that idea. I knew of a family friendly stadium that would provide an ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130949 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:27:00 +0100 5130949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130951&cid=t_203922_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=5130954&cid=t_203922_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=5125891&cid=t_203922_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=5118859&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fcapitalizing-on-what-works.html There's this fixation over the word "fix" when it comes to certain people with hearing loss, especially of those with greater hearing loss.  The word "fix" doesn't necessarily mean a permanent solution but rather a way to utilize a solution that b... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118859 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:28:00 +0100 5118859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107766&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fcleveland-clinic-cut-above.html I was a little worried when I noticed that only about a quarter of Nolan's medical records had been faxed to the Cleveland Clinic. Knowing that we only get one shot at this, I was concerned that the partial records would make for an useless appointment... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107766 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:39:00 +0100 5107766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103455&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwhy-i-love-caller-id.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103455 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:36:00 +0100 5103455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103456&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fjohn-nikolakopoulos-on-quiet-signs-of.html Have you seen the wonderful videos for Quiet Signs of Love yet? They tell the story of a love that blossoms between two college students Daniel and Hannah. Their romance is complicated by the fact that Daniel is hearing and Hannah is deaf. Can they ove... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103456 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:10:00 +0100 5103456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103460&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fgetting-things-ready-for-cleveland.html Our pediatrician has faxed off the necessary medical records to Cleveland Clinic - it is a great relief to have this done. I picked up my copy of the faxed documents, and realized several records were missing. They sent:A letter from his GI noting adeq... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103460 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:09:00 +0100 5103460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096814&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fahearingloss.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Faction-cameras-captions%2F Summer is here and some of us are spending some hard earned money to take a vacation.  Some of those hard earned travellers are also hearing impaired and are consumers of the airline and cruise industry. 36 million Americans are hearing impaired and/or deaf, yet we are still struggling to obtain captioning on television, the internet, [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096814 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:16:04 +0100 5096814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096824&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbonnyglen%2F%7E3%2F1JzsjKCNwxU%2F …somebody’s watching me. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096824 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:14:50 +0100 5096824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086410&cid=t_203922_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=5086428&cid=t_203922_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=5077913&cid=t_203922_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=5077915&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdancing-with-insurance-again.html The sleep neurologist's office called to let me know that the CPap information had been sent to the Home Healthcare Company (HHC). I gave the HHC a call to determine what we needed to do next (if anything): apparently, we just have to sit tight and see... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077915 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:30:00 +0100 5077915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069686&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fswitched-at-birth-what-actors-are.html In this week's penultimate episode, Pandora's Box or rather guitar case, is opened and a devastating secret is revealed. I'm not going to spoil the suspense for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, so I thought I would share instead some cool quotes I found ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069686 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:46:00 +0100 5069686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069688&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ftwo-ears-again.html Nolan last week, when he was missing a hearing aid.Today was a little busy: Vacation Bible School followed by a trip to Nolan's audiologist in Buffalo. A wonderful friend volunteered to take Matt on a little "field trip" to a local swimming pool with h... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069688 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:51:00 +0100 5069688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069689&cid=t_203922_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=5069697&cid=t_203922_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=5062407&cid=t_203922_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_203922_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=5062417&cid=t_203922_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=5057860&cid=t_203922_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=5050980&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fthursday-brain-dump.html  The Brain Dump.  The perfect kind of summer post.  Not much planning.  Kind of like you and me, sitting in the sun (or the shade, depending on your context) and drinking some sweet tea.  Okay?1.  And the whole sun/shade t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050980 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:09:00 +0100 5050980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050987&cid=t_203922_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=5050989&cid=t_203922_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=5051005&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Floudesthouseonblock.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffixing-broken-cochlear-implant.html Emily's right implant just quite working out of the blue. This is her favorite implant (which probably makes no sense, but yes, she has greatly preferred her original implant to her "newer" implant). That said, going with the newer implant only for a w... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051005 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:21:00 +0100 5051005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036461&cid=t_203922_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=5036464&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fearpeace-product-review.html I recently received a sample set of EarPeace earplugs to review for this blog. The timing was perfect as there was a live music event coming up that I wanted to attend. Last night I attended this open air concert and tried out the EarPeace earplugs. I ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036464 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:36:00 +0100 5036464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036465&cid=t_203922_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_203922_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=5036474&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fsummer-science.html I think I've mentioned that I'm cruelly forcing the boys to do science this summer.  Actually, only one of them has complained, and he complains about everything, so I don't pay much attention ;D And what's up with that anyway?  I've bec... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036474 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:19:00 +0100 5036474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028782&cid=t_203922_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_203922_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=5028786&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Floudesthouseonblock.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fswimming-lessons-today.html Trey is still not completely safe in the pool yet, so we are starting another round of lessons.  My sister and I basically grew up in the water, of course in Texas pools are on every corner it (or at least it seems like it).  Here where we sp... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028786 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:16:00 +0100 5028786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028796&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffinally-says-this-switched-at-birth-fan.html Last night I watched Switched at Birth and finally got the payoff that I'd been waiting for since the beginning of this new television series. In episode 6, Regina points out to Kathryn that her biological daughter who is deaf has had to make ALL the e... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028796 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:09:00 +0100 5028796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028800&cid=t_203922_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=5028802&cid=t_203922_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=5008501&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffirst-black-eye.html Soccer Ball + Glasses = Ouch. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008501 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:43:00 +0100 5008501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997711&cid=t_203922_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=4997717&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Findependence-day-d.html July 4, 2011Outside my window...  fireworks going off, and have been all weekend.I am thinking...  I'm proud of my country, thankful for my freedom, and love celebrations...but I'm getting tired of explosives.Tate would beg to differ.I am tha... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997717 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:24:00 +0100 4997717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997719&cid=t_203922_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=4997730&cid=t_203922_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=4992856&cid=t_203922_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=4992858&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwords-of-wisdom-from-gunnar.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992858 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:51:00 +0100 4992858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992864&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgrowinguphardofhearing.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhearing-aid-ban-forcing-out-nyc-police.html This is DISCRIMINATION!Read this article:Ban on Hearing AidsThen a letter was sent from Brenda (HLAA) and her is what she had to say to them Hearing Loss, Misunderstood and StigmatizedThen here is a second letter: I couldn't copy the URL. LetterHeari... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992864 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:53:00 +0100 4992864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992873&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fwhy-hearing-loss-is-lonely.html I'm posting a video today that is worth a thousand blog posts. If you know someone with hearing loss, I urge you to watch it. It will open your eyes to the isolation that hearing loss can bring.I found this gem while reading the Xpressive Handz blog to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992873 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:10:00 +0100 4992873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992874&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgoodbuthard.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Ftimes.html yes, i did just reference that super awesome elementary-school-era ability to stop a game, a conversation, or time, by saying "times!"my life is currently on hold.four high schoolers are staying at our house this week and i didn't quite realize how all... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992874 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:06:00 +0100 4992874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976082&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fjumping-through-hoops-and-some.html Nolan is the king of pouting. Some days, he has good reason.The insurance company responded to our pediatrician's pre-authorization letter requesting a genetics consult at the Cleveland Clinic. They said that the authorization will be denied because No... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976082 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0100 4976082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976084&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fgrasshopper-days-6-28-11.html Grasshopper DaysFor Today,  June 28, 2011Outside my window... cloudy, may get some showers today.  Everything is green, green, green and lots of birds in the yard.I am thinking...  it's supposed to be summer.  Doesn't look much like... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976084 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:09:00 +0100 4976084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976091&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Freader-asks-other-readers-to-respond.html I received an email from a new hearing aid wearer who wanted to ask a few questions of me and the readers of my blog. My answers appear in italics. Please post your responses in the comments section. Thanks!1. I find myself frequently adjusting the vol... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976091 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:29:00 +0100 4976091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968731&cid=t_203922_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_203922_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_203922_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_203922_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=4968743&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhands-on-summer-science.html Although it's summer, I'm cruelly forcing the boys to continue reading and learning.  Which they do a pretty good job of all on their own, but we're also doing some organized science studies.  They always think they want completely free, unst... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968743 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:57:00 +0100 4968743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968756&cid=t_203922_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=4960236&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgrowinguphardofhearing.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhlaa-convention-2011.html Last week I went to my first HLAA Convention. I was so excited I couldn't sleep the night before, only got about one hour of sleep. It was definitely worth it. I was so glad to finally meet many of you that read my blog. I was also glad to meet new fri... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960236 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:55:00 +0100 4960236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953198&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fgrasshopper-days-6-20-11.html Grasshopper DaysFor today,  June 20, 2011  Outside my window...  after a cool, cloudy morning we're having a lovely evening :D  The sun is shining on the hills all around the lake and lighting up the big, puffy clouds to the ea... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953198 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:11:00 +0100 4953198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953210&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-we-have-fathers-day-and-jer-is.html So today was Father's Day, of course, and Jeremy spent it being his usual amazing super-dad self.  I woke up feeling marginally better than yesterday but still pretty under the weather, so Jeremy declared it to be a Connor And Daddy Day and took o... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953210 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:09:00 +0100 4953210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953216&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fthoughts-on-switched-at-birth-episode.html Switched at Birth, a new television show on ABC Family continues to raise deaf awareness. Here are my thoughts on the latest episode.I was really pleased to see the question of "Can people who are deaf drive safely?" addressed in the second episode. I ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953216 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:59:00 +0100 4953216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934633&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fthis-has-been-test.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934633 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:32:00 +0100 4934633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934637&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fattherimmm.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fnew-hearing-aid-dummies.html Hard-of-hearing will no more be a disorder. A team at the University of Essex is carrying out a research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments. New software " hearing dummies", which are part of cutting-edge... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934637 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:16:00 +0100 4934637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934638&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fstarting-soccer.html Soccer is awesome.We missed Nolan's first soccer practice because we returned late from his ophthalmologist appointment. He was rather upset about this, but cheered up considerably on Saturday: he would get to play soccer at last!We was even more ecsta... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934638 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:16:00 +0100 4934638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911701&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspeakuplibrarian.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Freflections-on-switched-at-birth.html Last night I watched the premier episode of Switched at Birth on Hulu as I don't have access to ABCFamily television station. I found out later that it's also available for viewing through the ABCFamily website. There's an excellent recap and review of... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911701 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:07:00 +0100 4911701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911717&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-connor-has-whole-bunch-of.html Connor didn't fare very well today, I'm afraid.  He had a grand total of seven seizures today-- three of them before ten in the morning-- and he ended up coming home early from school and spending most of the day asleep on my chest.I didn't fare s... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911717 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:26:00 +0100 4911717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911722&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Faudiology-check-sort-of.html Hanging out at the Buffalo ZooThe drive to Buffalo is long, but fortunately we have invested in hand-held gaming systems reared travel-hardy children. Nolan was a little recalcitrant about going into the audiology booth, swinging his legs and beginning... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911722 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:35:00 +0100 4911722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902590&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fbusy-week-ahead.html Nolan's preschool field trip to the Fire StationThis week is a little busier than most:Monday: Matt's preschool, Nolan's speech therapy, and Matt's second preschool.Tuesday: Drive to Buffalo for a hearing test, and to adjust Nolan's FM system. Matt's ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902590 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:04:00 +0100 4902590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902595&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-connor-gets-hair-cut-and.html I'm having a hard time typing right now because Loki thinks my laptop is something nice to rub his cheek on.  So he keeps shoving it off to the side while I'm in the middle of a sentence.  I've picked him up and put him on the floor about six... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902595 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:57:00 +0100 4902595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893728&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-my-day-starts-out-blah-and.html This morning I felt really crabby and frazzled as I dropped Connor off for school.  The morning had not gone well; one of the cats (and I can guess which one) had apparently decided the detachable foam tongue of one of Connor's ankle-foot ort... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893728 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:17:00 +0100 4893728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893741&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fahearingloss.com%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fthe-cost-of-hearing-aids-why-it-may-not-be-about-supply-and-demand%2F In my previous post I mentioned Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational. Ariely discusses a number of studies on human behavior that marketers routinely use to manipulate consumers. One of the chapters I found extremely provocative and thought provoking was called “The Myth of Supply and Demand.” But before we get to that chapter he demonstrates [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893741 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:23:58 +0100 4893741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893746&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fin-which-connor-throws-party.html So this is going to be a short post, because I'm bushed!The past two nights, Connor has decided that three in the morning is Wake Up Time and he greated the day with a whole lot of very happy yelling and singing.  Apparently three in the morning i... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893746 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:42:00 +0100 4893746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893752&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquietsong.net%2F2011%2F06%2Fits-the-little-things%2F Danny has been in his preschool class a little over 2 months, and the school year is coming to a close. He’ll be doing summer session, but it seems a good time to look back at the progress he’s made so far. Of course, the big one I’ve already covered: his PECS. I still marvel [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893752 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:26:15 +0100 4893752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883793&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmillion-dollar-whine.html People need to stop whining about Marlee Matlin's $1 million dollar charity contribution via The Celebrity Apprentice show to the Starkey Hearing Foundation in their own utter befuddlement over on why she didn't contribute to NAD or some other organiza... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883793 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:29:00 +0100 4883793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883795&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgetting-authorization.html Oh my goodness: it is finally WARM outside!I finally managed to get hold of the financial services department at Cleveland Clinic. Our insurance company won't approve a visit to their genetics department until Nolan's primary care doctor writes an auth... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883795 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:35:00 +0100 4883795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883804&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-we-go-skating.html Today we had a friend drive down to visit, and we all went out roller skating.Our local rink had free admission for military families because of the holiday, so our whole family got in free, which was pretty great.  Connor had a whole lot of fun w... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883804 Mon, 30 May 2011 06:53:00 +0100 4883804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883805&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmr-personality.html Nolan is full of hilarity these days. He has the most awesome facial expressions, and has come up with some pretty interesting sayings over the past few days."Mom, I need to frost my teeth."That one didn't take long to figure out - though he may be the... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883805 Mon, 30 May 2011 01:26:00 +0100 4883805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876464&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ftoday-jeremy-and-i-left-in-joannas.html Today Jeremy and I left Connor in Joanna's more-than-capable hands bright and early in the morning and headed out for our day trip to Leavenworth!Visiting Leavenworth is one of those touristy-but-awesome things that you just have to do i... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876464 Sun, 29 May 2011 05:59:00 +0100 4876464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876467&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeneaththewings.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fi-have-swimming.html Ricki would like to be EXACTLY like her friends. While Ricki begrudges me MY swimming evening (she always complains….), SHE proudly says each Sunday: “ XXXX (a friend) has swimming tomorrow. I have swimming too.” If a friend has a brother gett... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876467 Sat, 28 May 2011 18:50:00 +0100 4876467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876468&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgrowing-fruit.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhy-rdi-part-one.html Although we have challenges..and daily.. I truly think RDI is the best thing out there for remediation of kids on the spectrum.  I think I will blog short entries for a few days.Reason number one.. it is a do-over.  Yesterday the plumber came... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876468 Sat, 28 May 2011 17:19:00 +0100 4876468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872310&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmatt-hamill-prefight-interview.html Don't miss it. This Saturday, May 28 at 6PM West Coast time or 9 PM East Coast time. How will Matt Hamill do? The only way to find out is to watch the UFC fight. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872310 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:55:00 +0100 4872310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872311&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwe-have-best-school-district-ever.html Nolan wields The Force at his IEP meetingSome people live in school districts where it is an absolute nightmare to obtain services. Our school district is the opposite of that scenario - the special education department is an absolute joy to work with.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872311 Fri, 27 May 2011 13:57:00 +0100 4872311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872316&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fanother-new-milestoneand-upcoming-matt.html Whoo hooo! Over 900,000 visits on my Kokonut Pundit blog. Only another 100,000 more hits to go til I hit 1 million visits. You can see the Sitemeter number on the leftside of my blog and scroll down til you see it. After 7 years and 1799 blogs later I ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872316 Fri, 27 May 2011 03:59:00 +0100 4872316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872327&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fjohn-rich-or-marlee-matlin.html Finally watched the last Celebrity Apprentice show and saw that Mr. Donald Trump picked John Rich as the Celebrity Apprentice over Marlee Matlin. It's interesting to watch the culturally deaf people grumble about the selection saying that Mr. Trump mad... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872327 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:10:00 +0100 4872327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872332&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-connor-paints-picture.html Connor felt significantly better today!  I think he's starting to get used to the new medication.  Of course we're going to change it up on him on Friday-- his dose will go up-- but hopefully he'll adjust to that quickly too.He did some glori... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872332 Thu, 26 May 2011 06:42:00 +0100 4872332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853056&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fanother-trip-to-buffalo.html Nolan, panning for "gold"Nolan's post-sleep study ENT appointment is today, and I have been on pins and needles regarding the outcome of the study. I really, really wish the pediatrician had released the report to me, so that we could review the result... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853056 Mon, 23 May 2011 14:58:00 +0100 4853056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853064&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsouthernbabies.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffamily-reunion.html It’s another Sunday evening, meaning another blog post!  Another week flew by. Lindy stayed home from school on Monday and Tuesday.  Her fever broke in the middle of Sunday night.  She got the cold portion of fifth disease after that.... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853064 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:50:00 +0100 4853064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853074&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-my-parents-are-here-and-i-play.html Today was a pretty fun day!This morning my mom and I drove down to the farmer's market and spent a little bit of time wandering around looking at all of the neat things they had for sale and drooling over the plants.  When Mom and I get toget... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853074 Sun, 22 May 2011 06:31:00 +0100 4853074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841983&cid=t_203922_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FwGS0Lq_faZk%2F For the second time in the past year, a study has been released indicating that the little blue impotence pill can not only make one hard, but hard of hearing. To be specific, the trio of popular meds for erectile dysfunction - Viagra, Cialis and Levitra - were linked to 47 suspected cases of sensorineural hearing loss – a rapid loss of hearing in one or both ears that can become permanent, according to a study in The Laryngoscope. The UK researchers reviewed info from published literature and regulatory reports around the globe for incidents that may have been triggered by the pills. They found that hearing loss occurred within 24 hours of ingestion in nearly 67 percent of the cases, with Pfizer’s Viagra accounting for more than half of the total. The average age of those affected... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841983 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:52:19 +0100 4841983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841797&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-we-have-pretty-great-day.html Connor took it easy today; yesterday's Diastat lingered in his system through the morning and into the early afternoon so he seemed kind of drowsy and quiet.  Of course, the one exception to that was when I put him down for his nap, and then ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841797 Thu, 19 May 2011 06:57:00 +0100 4841797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841802&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcandysweetblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Fdiscrimination-at-isd-indy%2F In a comment section on one of the articles covering the ISD School Board selection, I took notice of this comment by ‘parentthatcares‘ who said: Anastasia said “To make it perfectly CLEAR, ISD support different means of communication method”  This is an absolute inaccurate statement. Tell me why ISD only allows talking in talking zones [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841802 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:25:30 +0100 4841802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841806&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmish-mash-of-updates.html Nolan's IEP meeting is on the 25th. This should go pretty smoothly, since his language is generally age-appropriate and we're going to maintain his services. Once we get his new goals into place, we should be set for another year.I finally managed to g... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841806 Wed, 18 May 2011 19:46:00 +0100 4841806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841810&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-connor-has-seizure.html Connor had his first seizure in almost two weeks today.  The day started off just fine; the mobile petting zoo visited Connor's school today so he got to spend some time with farm animals, which was pretty neat!  The little guy's an old hand ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841810 Wed, 18 May 2011 06:09:00 +0100 4841810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841811&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Flook-its-sun.html Good golly, Miss Molly, for today at least, spring finally came.  We rushed accelerated through our school work so we could get out in it.  Wyatt and Tate got busy mowing the neighbor's lawn (two mowers), and that was a CHORE.  The grass... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841811 Wed, 18 May 2011 05:27:00 +0100 4841811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841812&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhen-hearing-loss-doesnt-stop-deaf.html Here's a captioned video of a deaf musician who can play the piano, flute, clarinet, most woodwind, strings and and most percussion instruments. He talks about his hearing loss and hopes to meet with Evelyn Glennie someday soon. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841812 Wed, 18 May 2011 05:04:00 +0100 4841812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841813&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fbonnyglen%2F%7E3%2FD13UamvR4b4%2F Things being enjoyed around here: Rose is deep in Ancient Egypt again, a favorite realm of hers. Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Sphinx’s Princess. A book on Egyptian gods and goddesses, and another of stories. Some Dover coloring books, largely used for costume ideas. I received some review copies of No Starch Press’s wonderful Manga [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841813 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:17:08 +0100 4841813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829135&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalkingtwentyfourseven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fas-world-turns.html When Hadley was first born, I never thought there would be days when I would forget that she lived with a hearing loss. But, sure enough, one day I realized that I hadn't yet thought about her hearing aids or hearing status. We were just living life an... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829135 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:21:00 +0100 4829135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829138&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fon-language-holes.html Nolan has excellent language. He's probably ahead of his age level in general language skill level, and his vocabulary is at a pretty high level. Sometimes, though, his "swiss cheese language" shows: he will not know a common word, even when he knows m... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829138 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:22:00 +0100 4829138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821034&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fbusy-busy-busy.html This week has been fairly busy. Not in a "lots of crazy medical appointments" sort of way, but in the normal preschool-program-playground-visiting loveliness that comes with May.Nolan did break the nose pad on his glasses, so we took a trip to Walmart ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821034 Fri, 13 May 2011 22:46:00 +0100 4821034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821035&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffriday-brain-dump.html Well!Now that blogger appears to be functioning again, life as we know it may resume.  I thought for a moment that I was going to be denied my usual Friday morning pleasure - the eclectic cornucopia of news, trivia, and giggles that is Hither and ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821035 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:58:00 +0100 4821035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821036&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fcochlear-americas-kicks-off-their-million-ear-challenge May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and Cochlear Corporation is trying to put the buzz about hearing loss into a million ears this month. They are campaigning for everyone to spread the word about hearing loss and the importance... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821036 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:44:59 +0100 4821036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821039&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSarasera%2F%7E3%2Fh1Zw2I2R-j0%2F The most difficult part of high school and even college for me was group discussions. I remember in English class when we would break into small groups my group was allowed to go work across the hall where there would be less background noise. It made it easier for me to hear but it was [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821039 Fri, 13 May 2011 17:46:19 +0100 4821039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821045&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fchildren-s-hearing-loss-in-national%2Fbeltone-steps-to-help-tornado-survivors According to Jean Brandau from About.com, Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Jackson and Madison counties have announced they will replace hearing aids at no charge to their active patients if they lost their aids during the April 27, 2011... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821045 Fri, 13 May 2011 11:05:51 +0100 4821045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821050&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Foh-my-word-wordword-word.html I've read that men speak, on average, 7000 words per day. It's only 8:19 in the morning and I'm pretty sure that Gunnar is already over his quota. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821050 Thu, 12 May 2011 15:21:00 +0100 4821050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821055&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-it-rains-and-we-plan-care.html Connor and I spent a few hours running errands today, but it took us forever because it was raining so hard outside.  Really, I think it's completely unfair that we're still getting this sort of weather in May-- the only reason I'm okay with it is... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821055 Thu, 12 May 2011 06:58:00 +0100 4821055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813536&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fdedication-to-2-special-women.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813536 Tue, 10 May 2011 19:06:00 +0100 4813536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813537&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fincestuous-relationships-in-youtube.html And so I sat and observed what some people have said about the recent brouhaha in DVTV land where vloggers went so far as to issue threats and/or violated the rules in DVTV earning them a quick ban. Issuing threats are not cool. Throwing a temper tantr... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813537 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:41:00 +0100 4813537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813538&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgood-better-best.html GoodPolly (or, the-rabbit-formerly-known-as-Poly) appears to be doing just fine.  Which amazes me, because if I'd cranked out five babies and all of them were DEAD I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be hopping around the very next day going, "Oooo!  ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813538 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:53:00 +0100 4813538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803368&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybeethoven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fundercover.html I'm considering making this blog viewable only to those that request it, just until the end of this process with the schools (i.e. anywhere from 8 days to 15 years).I will probably make the switch tomorrow, so email me at my gmail.com account (mjp3md) ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803368 Mon, 09 May 2011 20:43:00 +0100 4803368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803371&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybeethoven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fdenied.html Just spoke with my new best friend, the state's coordinator for complaint services. He called and spoke to me for awhile about my recent complaint that the school was not allowing a general educator to attend our IEP.Apparently they can do this. (... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803371 Mon, 09 May 2011 18:39:00 +0100 4803371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803372&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fahearingloss.com%2F2011%2F05%2F09%2Fis-the-saywhatclub-for-you%2F If you or someone you love has a hearing loss and is saying “What?” much of the time, then the answer is “Yes!”     The SayWhatClub is an all-inclusive online hearing loss forum where it doesn’t matter what type of hearing loss you have, how or when you arrived [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803372 Mon, 09 May 2011 18:11:29 +0100 4803372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803381&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybeethoven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fbest-typo-ever-actual-county-appeal.html I am requesting:  ___ an administrative review ___ medication  ___ due process hearing (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803381 Mon, 09 May 2011 06:43:00 +0100 4803381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797860&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcochlearimplantonline.com%2Fsite%2F%3Fp%3D3185 My graduate school life is (mercifully) coming to a close.  It’s weird to reflect on this period of my life, and to think that — finally, after wanting to do this since I was eleven years old — I will be on my way to becoming a real, live, Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist.  One thing that [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797860 Sun, 08 May 2011 03:10:35 +0100 4797860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797862&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fdeaf-trash-collector-and-surfing-in.html Here's an interesting movie that comes with subtitles.Shigeru is the main character of the film. He is a young garbage collector who is deaf and mute. One day he finds a broken surf board in the garbage. After watching the surfers he starts to feel an ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797862 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:11:00 +0100 4797862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797863&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fexplaining-jealousy.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797863 Sat, 07 May 2011 20:56:00 +0100 4797863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797864&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhat-marlee-said-about-starkey.html I agree. And I support what she's doing. Check out the screen capture on what she said in Twitter just recently.How true! (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797864 Sat, 07 May 2011 20:02:00 +0100 4797864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797865&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhaving-fit-over-deaf-trash.html After seeing Barry's video "Deaf Trash" I can't help but think the people who are upset are just probably are so laser-focused on the words "deaf trash" rather than on what Barry discussed in his video. Much the same way on how some tended to focus on ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797865 Sat, 07 May 2011 19:52:00 +0100 4797865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797866&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkokonutpundits.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhappy-mothers-day.html Thank you, Mom for all the things you've done for us while we were growing up. With your love and dedication to help me as a child with a hearing loss you made sure I get the best help in education. I'll always remember how you helped me with my speech... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797866 Sat, 07 May 2011 17:27:00 +0100 4797866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797871&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fnolans-urgent-message.html "Mom! Mom! My glasses are DIRTY!"Yes, son. That would happen when you color on them with crayon.Sigh... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797871 Sat, 07 May 2011 10:53:00 +0100 4797871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794977&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybeethoven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fnext-on-list.html I wish I would have complained about this the second they were out of compliance - about 9 months ago. This time I started pretty low on the totem pole, mostly because it was unclear who to contact. This may at some point become a state level complaint... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794977 Sat, 07 May 2011 06:28:00 +0100 4794977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794988&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcandysweetblog.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Ftrash-talk-equals%2F Deaf Trash. A person who talk trash about another person in deaf cyberspace is a deaf trash. Trash talk=Deaf trash.  Point made.                                   (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794988 Fri, 06 May 2011 05:35:22 +0100 4794988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794989&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2F2china4norah.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhappy-sixth-birthday.html MAY 1, 2011It seems like every year on Norah's birthday there is severe weather. This year it was flooding that had followed a string of REALLY bad storms for our area and further south. We all met up at Nana and Popi's house, which was iffy at best be... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794989 Fri, 06 May 2011 01:56:00 +0100 4794989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789488&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhashing-out-iep-goals.html Spring is here, and certain parents know what that means: IEP season has arrived. For those that don't know what an "IEP" is, it is an "individualized educational plan" written for children who need educational supports or other specialized education.F... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789488 Thu, 05 May 2011 22:29:00 +0100 4789488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780420&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Flet-exhaustion-marathon-begin.html Nolan has his third sleep study tonight. Basically, this is a test of how long Mommy can survive without sleep: we will leave our home at 6:00pm to make the two hour drive to Buffalo. We check in to Buffalo Children's at 8:00pm, and the hook-up begins ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780420 Tue, 03 May 2011 19:33:00 +0100 4780420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780426&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-connor-waves-hello.html Today I watched as Connor casually waved "hi" to several strangers when they said hello to him.  And when they asked him if he was having a good day, he nodded his head.  When they cooed over how cute he was, he smiled at them.  And when... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780426 Tue, 03 May 2011 06:18:00 +0100 4780426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780427&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fherdinggrasshoppers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgrasshopper-days-5-2-11.html Grasshopper DaysFor today, May 2, 2011Outside my window...  dark!  Maybe I should call this one "Grasshopper Nights", since it's so late.  All is quiet :DI am thinking...  about fear vs. faith.I am thankful for...  being home w... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780427 Tue, 03 May 2011 05:29:00 +0100 4780427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775527&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybeethoven.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Frefusing-to-sign-your-iep.html I been studyin' up on the old internets about IEPs. Let's call it law school in 10 days. I'm going to put up posts (in completely random order, of course) that might help others along the way. I’ll try to stick to one “issue” per post so they are... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775527 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:17:00 +0100 4775527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775530&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconnorssong.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fin-which-i-take-easy-way-out.html I just got home from a late derby practice (where I bought new skates!) and I'm pretty tired, and also we didn't do a whole lot today.  So I'm taking the lazy way out today and showing you ridiculously cute pictures of Connor and Jeremy playing to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775530 Mon, 02 May 2011 05:55:00 +0100 4775530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771267&cid=t_203922_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsaywhatmunchkins.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fswimming-lessons-are-fun.html I wasn't quite sure how swimming lessons were going to proceed with Nolan. He certainly loves the water, and he is convinced he already knows how to swim. Matthew, being the sage, older brother, advised him: "No, Nolan. This is different. You can't tou... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771267 Sun, 01 May 2011 20:27:00 +0100 4771267