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 'hearing loss'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:08 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182118&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F09%2Fback-to-school-night.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182118 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:11:00 +0100 5182118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182121&cid=t_133572_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=5182123&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F70TzCvBwEuM%2Favoiding-burnout-as-itinerant-teacher.html Photo from Flickr jenny.morros My job as an itinerant teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students is full of frustrations and insane stress. This first month back at school has been the most stressful. Recently, I have been thinking about quitting... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182123 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0100 5182123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182124&cid=t_133572_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=5182125&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fcue-sighing.html .... and cue the behavior plan, the documentation forms, and the PRAYING.Because today? Today I got the news that Gilberto is coming to our school after all. It turns out that his mom got confused about the zip code and he is still within our district ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182125 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:41:00 +0100 5182125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182131&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Faround-web-wednesday-captchas-whales.html If you have ever filled out a form on the Web, chances are you have seen the annoying-but-useful CAPTCHAs. The CAPTCHAs, which look like distorted, squiggly words or letter/number combinations, have to be entered at the end of many forms to ensure you ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182131 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0100 5182131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182133&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F8QD_m-OCPrU%2Fpersonal-hearing-aid-cleaning-kits.html I would like to send home small personal hearing aid cleaning kits for some of my deaf and hard of hearing students. I might also make and give a small book explaining in simple terms how to care for and clean hearing aids. I don't think some pare... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182133 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:25:00 +0100 5182133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182145&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hearingfamilies.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fgetting-kids-with-hearing-loss-ready-for-the-first-day-of-school%2F The first day of school is both exciting and stressful for many kids. There is so much anticipation and anxiety and everyone wants the first day to go well. Here are a few tips to make sure that the first day goes smoothly: Put brand new batteries in cochlear implants or hearing aids. Nobody needs [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182145 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:38:37 +0100 5182145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174783&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fteacher-miracle-worker.html Yep. I'm about at that point where I take stock of the students on my caseload and the learning expectations, and declare that I'm expected to make miracles happen. I mean, how else am I going to get 5 kindergartners and 3 first graders who are at leas... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174783 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:11:00 +0100 5174783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174789&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fpositive-communication-for.html I was at the grocery store the other day waiting in line, and overheard a conversation between the next cashier over and a gentleman in a wheelchair. He was asking the cashier questions like, "Have you ever been in a wheelchair? Have you ever needed to... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174789 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:56:00 +0100 5174789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174791&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5169651&cid=t_133572_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=5169658&cid=t_133572_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=5169661&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fdifferent-perspectives.html I was thinking the other day about my thought processes and the way your thoughts change when you have to deal with the loss of a sense (hearing, sight, etc) or mobility. I think it is so interesting how your perspective can change so completely when y... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169661 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0100 5169661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159516&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fjumble-in-my-brain.html Week One with the kiddos and here's what I think so far:*My five kindergartners are so adorable. I literally could take them home with me!*Grade Level Chair, member of the RTI team (which meets often), and Sunshine committee chair.... um, hopefully thi... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159516 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100 5159516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159520&cid=t_133572_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=5159523&cid=t_133572_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=5159525&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FVwylL824rVk%2Fgreat-post-by-teacher-of-deaf.html Gary, from Follow Your Bliss, wrote a great post about his role as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Below is a portion of his post: I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. I am not a sign language interpreter. Over the years I hav... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159525 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:29:00 +0100 5159525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159528&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fupdate-on-school-front.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159528 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:56:00 +0100 5159528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159533&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FQuaUDW-sfE4%2Fdiscipilining-child-for-communicating.html Let's say you have a young student, who has a pretty significant hearing loss in addition to other special needs. She is just learning to talk and use language, which she unfortunately was deprived of for the first six years of her life. When she n... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159533 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:51:00 +0100 5159533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159535&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fneurology-follow-up%2F As part of dotting and crossing letters to complete X’s original CI evaluation package, he underwent an MRI in April. While his cochlea are fine, the technicians observed some abnormalities in the shape of two of his vertebrae and the presence of two small pockets of spinal fluid (syrinx). We recently returned to the hospital [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159535 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:17:38 +0100 5159535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159539&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FL9H_gB4PuuI%2Fnote-to-interpreters.html Note to some interpreters I work with: PLEASE DO NOT DISCIPLINE THE STUDENT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE INTERPRETING FOR.  (e (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159539 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:04:00 +0100 5159539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159542&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5140090&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D259 Due to the popularity of Wednesday’s Open Chat Night, DeafandHoH.com is launching a second Open Chat Night once a month on Sundays.  Our first Sunday Open Chat Night is on August 21st starting at 8 p.m. (EST), and the discussion topic is accommodations for those with hearing loss in places of worship.  Come and share [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140090 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:02:59 +0100 5140090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140091&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fatypical-family-fun%2F Our family has endured a rough summer. With frustration continuing to mount over X’s language delay, the CI team’s endless bureaucratic red tape and the general incompetence of some people failing to perform tasks they are paid to do, G and I sputtered when the featured speaker, a marriage and family counselor, at the recent [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140091 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:48:28 +0100 5140091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140093&cid=t_133572_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=5140095&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fsix-year-post-activation-mapping-at-johns-hopkins%2F   (Click on photo above to enlarge) Today I traveled to Johns Hopkins for my 6 year post-activation mapping of my cochlear implant. A number of things went through my head as I traveled a familiar road to my audiologist at the Listening Center. For one thing, I listened to the GPS give directions and [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140095 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:25:17 +0100 5140095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140097&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftrial-of-niada-s-up-v.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140097 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:55:00 +0100 5140097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140099&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F8%2F17_School_year_is_rolling_along.html Day 2 is in the books and we’re smack dab in the middle of day 3. Tuesday Caden was the only munchkin to go to school. I drop him off in the front of school and pick him back up there. He gets out of the car and walks in with that huge backpack hanging on him and doesn’t look back. When he got in the car I asked him 380 questions about his day. Sometimes I can’t get him to shut up, but when I’m asking him about school it’s like pulling teeth. I asked him what he did in his class, how was PE, did he make any friends, did he talk to anyone, did he get to sit with all the other kids at lunch, etc. This is what I got out of him...he didn’t talk to anyone, there wasn’t anything he liked better than others, everything was good, he couldn’t think of anything he didn’t like, and ... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140099 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:59:01 +0100 5140099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140101&cid=t_133572_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=5140104&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehearingcorner.com%2Fhearing-loss%2Fbeware-of-qtips Cotton Swabs a Threat to Eardrums, But 97% of Cases Heal Naturally Detroit — The bad news: A study by Henry Ford Hospital shows a direct association between cotton swab use and ruptured eardrum. The good news: The study also shows that, in most cases, the rupture heals on its own and surgery is only [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140104 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:40:35 +0100 5140104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140105&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Faround-web-wednesday_17.html MSNBC shares 9 signs that your hearing loss is a problem. Definitely useful for anyone trying to convince a relative or friend to get a hearing test. Mine - if you find yourself complaining that everyone else is mumbling, it might not be them.In my las... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140105 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:19:00 +0100 5140105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140106&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.westofhomesouthofsanity.com%2F2011%2F08%2Four-first-learned-sign-was-french-fries-part-i%2F Our family has a vice in the form of the new ABC drama Switched at Birth. The premise is simple: two female babies mistaken for the other family’s child and the switch is not revealed until the girls are teenagers. The interweaving plot line is complex and fundamentally unique with one daughter who is deaf. [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140106 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:21:39 +0100 5140106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140107&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fcongratulations-and-condolences.html : This is what my husband had to give me last night when I told him what had happened.That morning, I had been called into the principal's office. That always makes me want to pee my pants...She started off telling me wha... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140107 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:06:00 +0100 5140107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140108&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FgKChGvpo4og%2Fwriting-thank-you-letters.html No one likes to be criticized or told that they are doing a terrible job. It is a no brainer that people respond better to positive feedback or when they are told "thank you". I have been thinking about how I have complained or criticized certain co... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140108 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:20:00 +0100 5140108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130939&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FH3O3FCh5GrE%2Ftried-wireless-head-phones-at-movies.html I saw The Help yesterday with my mother and sister at a movie theater near me. The theater was packed! It has been a long time since I have seen so many movie goers in one day. I was happy to see that the movie theater had new listening devices for ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130939 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:28:00 +0100 5130939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130948&cid=t_133572_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=5130952&cid=t_133572_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=5130957&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FQ5v1ZooshJQ%2Fwhat-i-realized-from-my-very-first-time.html It took me a while to get to where I am right now, a full time itinerant teacher within a public school system. Before, I worked in an art store and dabbled in the arts. I was not sure about what I wanted to do. I had fun working there and volunteeri... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130957 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:27:00 +0100 5130957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130958&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5125889&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fwhat-to-say-for-back-to-school-list-of.html If there's a teacher in your life who's going back to school very soon, here's a little list of things to say, and things better left unsaid.Things to say:1. It'll be okay.2. You'll be fine once you get in your routine.3. The kids will be so happy to s... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125889 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100 5125889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125894&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fci-investigation-our-pla%2F Nothing drastic has occurred since my last post. However, G and I have had plenty of discussion about how to proceed, both with ourselves and people we trust, namely other parents of deaf children. We sense that we are entering into a battle that could alter the course of our son’s future. We have set [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125894 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:15:39 +0100 5125894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118859&cid=t_133572_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=5118860&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fanother-signing-family.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118860 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:22:00 +0100 5118860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118864&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FXAxmfeLoMj8%2Fmy-thoughts-on-switched-at-births.html Homecoming was great, except for having to watch pissy Daphne. When Daphne saw that Emmett replaced his previous shrine of Daphne with Bay, she became angry realizing that she may have missed her chance with him, now that she finally decides that she... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118864 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:59:00 +0100 5118864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118867&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F8%2F10_I_bring_you_good_news_files%2FDSC_0098-filtered.jpg Right now I’m sitting in the bed while the boys are watching Scooby Doo Camp Scare for the 829th time. Jeb’s going to put them to bed, and for that, I am so thankful. I put EK down sometimes, but for the most part Jeb does night time duty. I get them up, get them ready, and take care of them all day...then 6 o’clock comes and Jeb swoops in and is my SuperHero Husband Helper. I love that moment when he walks through the door. Not only because I love him to pieces and want to spend time with him, but also because he helps me wrangle these crazy munchkins. After I finish this post I’m going to pin a few birthday ideas to pinterest. Right now I have a wee bit of a wishlist going for me...MacBook Air, a couple of necklaces, some clothes, crazy expensive boots that I’ve swooned over fo... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118867 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:16:12 +0100 5118867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118869&cid=t_133572_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=5118875&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FQmkcVPGipJg%2Fmessage-for-amc-tv.html Dear AMC, What the h---? It is impossible for me to enjoy 'Breaking Bad' with your d--- censored closed captions! My G--. This show is full of b-------- cussing, which unfortunately means more s----- blanked out words to decipher. It p----- me off! ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118875 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:12:00 +0100 5118875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118876&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehearingcorner.com%2Fhearing-loss%2F666 Interesting article from Advanced for Hearing on the web. When You Don’t Understand What You Hear By Jonathan R. Brown, PhD, CCC-A, CED View Comments (0)Print ArticleEmail Article  Share Vol. 13 • Issue 3 • Page 10 Patient Education As people get older, their ability to understand spoken words sometimes becomes a problem. It can [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118876 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:06:00 +0100 5118876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118882&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F8%2F9_The_%25E2%2580%259Cwhat_they%25E2%2580%2599re_doing_now%25E2%2580%259D_update_on_our_small_people_files%2FDSC_0042.jpg First up, Caden, he’s 5 1/2 right now. If you tell anyone he’s 5, he will immediately correct you and say he’s 5 1/2!! Have I mentioned before that he’s smart? Well, he is. He starts kindergarten next Monday. Have I mentioned that? Right now, he’s into legos, Wii Sports, drawing, and watching TV. His favorite shows right now are Scooby Doo, Leap Frog stuff, Phineas and Ferb, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, and Pink Panther. We haven’t had cable in a while, so that might change once we get new shows to watch. He’s limited to what we’ve bought on itunes and what netflix decides to make instant. He will still take the occasional nap, which I am so so so thankful for. He is pretty independent at this point. He can do almost everything for himself. One phrase he loves to use that... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118882 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:44:08 +0100 5118882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107765&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquietsong.net%2F2011%2F08%2Fhearing-clearly%2F When there’s a 3 year old involved, things are bound to get broken. Of course, since they are with him most waking moments of his life, Danny’s cochlear implants occasionally take the brunt of this, and once again he is down an ear for a day. Somehow – don’t ask me how – he managed [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107765 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:13:19 +0100 5107765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107766&cid=t_133572_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=5107769&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FUEd_5OX8fcM%2Fswitched-at-birth-paradise-lost.html ABC's Switched At Birth has become super dramatic almost to the point that it is comical, which I truly love. I scream at my boyfriend if he dares make a sound while I am engrossed with the drama. I just about lost it when he decided it was a good id... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107769 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:52:00 +0100 5107769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107770&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fesl-grammar-worksheets-site.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107770 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:44:00 +0100 5107770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107773&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D255 What have you accomplished that nobody else thought you could do because of your hearing loss?  Tell us at the next Open Chat Night. I accomplished a lot more in my life than my parents ever imagined.  At age three, I had to wear a box with a transmitter and a receiver so that the [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107773 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:15 +0100 5107773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107774&cid=t_133572_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=5107775&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLifeWithAHearingLoss%2F%7E3%2FXLrXtek4UdU%2F I heard this joke on a Joel Osteen broadcast and got a good laugh.  Hope you enjoy it, too! An elderly man had a serious hearing problem for many years.  He went to the doctor and was fitted with this new high-tech hearing aid that allowed him to hear 100% again.  He came back to the [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107775 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:33:22 +0100 5107775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107778&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fdeep-breath-start-fresh%2F Invisible Awareness Week is September 12th – 18th this year. I love the theme of this year’s promotion. How often do we take a DEEP BREATH and START FRESH? Perhaps the better question is how often do we NEED to do these two thing? Invisible illness or disability definitely takes adjustment. However, just when we [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107778 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:33:45 +0100 5107778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107783&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Funtenured.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fadvice-for-new-teacher.html I had a new reader recently email me to ask for advice for "hopeful special education teachers-to-be". It made me think about my six years in various special education placements.It really boils down to two three important pieces of advice:1. A happy ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107783 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0100 5107783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103449&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FTPjUFpYAkd4%2Fwhat-worked-for-you.html As a teacher, I am always learning. I like trying new strategies and lessons with the students I work with. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I learn a lot from my failed attempts of trying to make a concept understandable to the studen... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103449 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:25:00 +0100 5103449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103452&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F06%2Fhow-to-greet-a-service-dog-viewshound%2F How to greet a service dog | ViewsHound. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103452 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:33:55 +0100 5103452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103457&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fnew-book-wonderstruck-by-brian-selznick.html Image is of the cover of Wonderstruck.Wonderstruck is a new novel by Brian Selznick which features deaf characters. The novel is set to be released September 13, 2011.Having loved books all my life, I often wish for more characters with differing abili... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103457 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:46:00 +0100 5103457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103458&cid=t_133572_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=5103460&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5096817&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FUvEwdk6VCRk%2Fconference-about-educating-deaf-and.html Going to take a small break from posting about censoring closed captions when spoken version is not. But, I am going to continue to raise h--- about it. I'll keep you posted. : ) Anyway. . . I attended a conference online (webinar) about educating d... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096817 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:28:00 +0100 5096817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096820&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fci-investigation-the-serious-stuff%2F Wednesday was a big day, our first appointment with the CI team in over three years, and our second time around. Against all predictions, X cooperated with the audiologists well enough that they could chart his responses and create a decent audiogram, the first of its kind in fifteen months! He showed them that he [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096820 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:27:29 +0100 5096820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096822&cid=t_133572_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=5086407&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fsometimes-theres-not-a-great-solution%2F Sometimes? There is not a great solution available for positive advocacy. This past Friday, my 21-year-old daughter asked me to go shopping with her. I’m always thrilled when she CHOOSES to spend time with me, so I agreed so long as it was the morning so that we could “beat the heat”. She agreed. She [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086407 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:35:00 +0100 5086407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086410&cid=t_133572_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=5086411&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D249 The first topic for Open Chat Night was Not having many friends and stemmed from a bad experience I was having with a few people at work.  During the chat, I quickly realized that I’m not the only person living with that type of experience.  It made me want to open up more and provide a [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086411 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:22:53 +0100 5086411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086412&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsouthernbabies.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fweek-before-birthday.html I wanted to write about the week before I do the big birthday posts! I forgot to mention that on the way home from Florida last weekend we stopped in Greenville, South Carolina to see an old friend of Drew’s and his family.  We also got to driv... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086412 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:49:00 +0100 5086412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086413&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FsCfW2O4U9_Y%2Fis-it-worth-putting-up-fight-over-way.html PinkLAM asked a good question on my earlier post, Video Clip and Picture Stills of Censored Closed Captions: And part of me is also wondering if by putting up a fight over the way in which the captioning is set up, we're making companies think twice ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086413 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:18:00 +0100 5086413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086414&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F5DXYTdnnFwI%2Fvideo-clip-and-picture-stills-of.html From AMC's hit show Breaking Bad: Is this really necessary? I can hear her say "God", but the captions censor it, as you can see. Captions read: "What the h--- happened?" Heard: "What the hell happened?"   Captioned: "You little b------."What ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086414 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:02:00 +0100 5086414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086421&cid=t_133572_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=5086422&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FD1A5C_Y6thA%2Fcensored-captions-on-breaking-bad-makes.html AMC's Breaking Bad is an interesting and exciting television show that comes on around 10:00 at night on Sundays. It includes violence, partial nudity, drug use, and plenty of curse words. According to the FCC website, television shows with what woul... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086422 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:58:00 +0100 5086422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086423&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwhy-reading-is-so-essential.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086423 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:57:00 +0100 5086423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086428&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5086433&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FL2wr3hDhQZA%2Ffiled-complaint-with-fcc.html I would like to file a complaint about the closed captioning for AMC network programs such as 'Breaking Bad'. The closed-captions are heavily censored, even though they are not censored spoken. I can hear them say the words censored in the captions. ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086433 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:42:00 +0100 5086433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077909&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Finternational-assistance-dog-week-public-service-announcement-2011%2F (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077909 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:01:28 +0100 5077909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077913&cid=t_133572_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=5077916&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwhy-i-read-and-how-it-helps-me-deal.html Image from Flickr user paulbenceImage is of a young woman reading outside in an urban area.For as long as I can remember, I have read books. Before that, my mother says she was reading to me constantly. In fact, our reading together helped her identify... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077916 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:18:00 +0100 5077916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077920&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F1NlAv-aW4B0%2Fcute-video-little-girls-fm-and-hearing.html Samantha and her Fun FM and Hearing Aid Book! Closed captions available. (via desb65) (e (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077920 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:05:00 +0100 5077920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077921&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2Fthe-least-of-my-concerns%2F Last August, I took X to our family dentist, a lovely, energetic woman who has three young children and runs her own practice. G and I have been her clients for years and decided that we should be proper parents and take our son to have his first dental checkup before starting school. I filled [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077921 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:15:28 +0100 5077921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077924&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F7%2F28_files%2FDSC_0041.jpg • There are multiple flies in our house that keep buzzing around my head driving me to the brink of insanity. • We’re getting sod put in our yard as I type. Glorious glorious grass. Not dirt anymore! • I’ve been cooking away for sweet EK’s birthday party this weekend. Pink, zebra print, and Minnie! So fun! • Mom has the kids so I could get some stuff done. Score! I’m finished with cooking, hanging the banner, and last minute party shopping and now can move onto folding clothes. • We go for JL’s recheck for his hearing tomorrow. Hoping it has been corrected since the tubes. • Jeb worked 11 out of the previous 13 days and now he’s off for 5 days! We are all so very excited! • The kids have 2 more weeks of vacation and then back to school they go. This summer has se... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077924 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:45:02 +0100 5077924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069688&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5069695&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F8C3Yt6jz_h0%2Fswitched-at-births-pandoras-box.html Woah, things are heating up in the latest episode of Switched at Birth! Oh, the drama, the insanity, the tears, the lies, the guilt, the shame; gotta love it! The secret is out. I think most of us suspected that Regina knew about the switch the en... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069695 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:53:00 +0100 5069695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069696&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livelovehear.org%2Fpost%2F8090160702 Last week I attended the Health and Wellness Expo for PIMCO employees in Newport Beach on behalf of Shohet Ear Associates Medical Group. It was a wonderful opportunity to speak to individuals in the community who had questions about ears and hearing for themselves or family members. I have always said that the ear is an organ that we do not necessarily pay much attention to nor appreciate - until there is something wrong. I hope that I was able to provide valuable information. Shohet Ear Associates will be participating in more of these types of expos in our community. Here are some photos that were taken at the event. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069696 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:54:44 +0100 5069696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069698&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2Fd308d5Zqd50%2Fwhat-excuse-me-just-another-one-of.html Goodness gracious. I just about drove myself crazy the other day. I was having one of those days where it seemed impossible to understand everything that was being said. I fiddled with my hearing aid, checking to see if it was working. It seemed to b... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069698 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:39:00 +0100 5069698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069702&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5069705&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D244 At this Wednesday Night’s Open Chat Night, we will discuss the emotional aspects of hearing loss. During the past year, we have had many discussions in the chat room related to the emotional aspects of hearing loss, and I have learned many in the hearing loss community have faced challenges with communication barriers and social [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069705 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:26:03 +0100 5069705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069706&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Feverything-in-moderation%2F Things have shifted since my last post. My ambitious plan to home school X was dashed into the gutter on the second day of summer vacation, along with my hope that I could make any kind of measurable difference in his language skills in two short months. On our first Tuesday at home, he finished [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069706 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:23:32 +0100 5069706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062398&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Ftimeless-reminders%2F In 483 B.C., Medo-Persian King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus) threw a huge, 7 day party. What was strange about this party is that it FOLLOWED a 180 day, kingdom-wide celebration. I mean… who has THAT kind of money? I guess Xerxes did – and he had no qualms about spending it. At some point [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062398 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:27:18 +0100 5062398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062402&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGravityCheck%2F%7E3%2FkBzm5MnVqi8%2Ftoo-much-information.html I've come to the realization that I'm too open, especially here on this blog. I forget that there are other people besides my family and close friends reading this, so I pour out my heart too freely. Even some of my friends would probably prefer I wasn't so open. A few people I know have quietly slipped away, scared off by my overly expressive nature. Plus, sometimes I write about things that are "icky." Reading about a child struggling with multiple disabilities isn't exactly uplifting. What can I say? Once a drama queen, always a drama queen. Being open is how I connect with people. I want to hear their stories, so I over-share mine. I want to help them with their problems, so I tell them all about mine. By being honest, I hope to help others who are struggling, especially other parent... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062402 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:54:00 +0100 5062402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062408&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fdeaf-bicyclist-creates-deaf-bike-signs.html Image from DeafBikeSigns.Image is of a yellow patch saying "DEAF CYCLIST."Lately I've been thinking more about getting a bike and exploring my new neighborhood. I loved biking as a kid and teenager - it seemed like a great way to explore larger distanc... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062408 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:52:00 +0100 5062408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062409&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FbuVecn7hWSY%2Ffinally-listening-device-at-movies-that.html I saw a movie with my parents a few nights ago. The movie was not captioned or subtitled, unfortunately (surprise, surprise). However, the movie theater did offer assistive listening devices for the hard of hearing, or those with enough hearing to be... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062409 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:46:00 +0100 5062409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062410&cid=t_133572_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=5062413&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Finteresting-link-on-mindmap.html I am really fascinated with the way mind maps can be used for each one of us. I am trying them with Prisha and it seems so good to see her connecting her own thoughts into an interesting map. One should try them out and see how well it could work with our kids with special needs where they need to connect various things they come across. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062413 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:13:00 +0100 5062413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062416&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5062419&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F7%2F22_Catch_up_again_files%2FDSC_0066.jpg • We have a landscaper. He’s been installing our sprinkler system this past week. He cut our internet cable line while digging. We haven’t had internet since last Monday. It wasn’t too bad though. I actually read a book instead of surfed the internet. Crazy. What’s even more crazy is I enjoyed reading the book. Go figure. • EK got her glasses last Monday. She’s been keeping them on like a champ. She takes them off when she gets tired, but that’s to be expected. Most of the time she leaves them alone though. I feel like it’s really helping her! I haven’t noticed her eyes crossed hardly at all since we got the glasses. She has already scratched them, but they’re under a 1 year warranty. For some reason the bifocal she has cannot have a scratch resistant coating on it, s... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062419 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:39:24 +0100 5062419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057858&cid=t_133572_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_133572_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=5057861&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fsuper-easy-crafty-storage-for-hearing.html I saw this project over at the blog Charlotte's Fancy and immediately thought it would be an easy, fun way to create some storage for hearing accessories. It worked out really well! It would definitely be a fun project for kids too.The project uses onl... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057861 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0100 5057861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050988&cid=t_133572_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=5050996&cid=t_133572_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=5050997&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Faround-web-wednesday.html At the blog The Echo Chamber, the blog author posted about their experiences with the Disney handheld device, which displays scripts for the attractions. It's worth a look so you know what to expect if you are planning a trip to Disney World/Land. Apac... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050997 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:28:00 +0100 5050997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051005&cid=t_133572_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=5036457&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.me.com%2Fthehornsbys%2FThe_Hornsbys%2FOur_Blog%2FEntries%2F2011%2F7%2F17_Catch_up_files%2FDSC_0137.jpg • The stomach virus is long gone from our house. Praise the Lord! JL is also doing wonderful! He’s completely over his tonsillectomy. Somehow all 3 kids have summer colds right now though. • Jeb and I went to the U2 concert in Nashville. It was incredible. Best 2 hours of entertainment I’ve ever seen. For some reason we only took Jeb’s phone with us, we didn’t charge it before we left, and it died about 30 seconds after U2 came out. Sad story. We have 3 pictures of them. Oh well. I guess we’ll have to go to another one so we can get better pictures. :) • We went to Disney for 4th of July week. It was the hardest Disney trip we’ve ever taken. Don’t get me wrong, still so fun...but SO tiring. EK wanted to walk all over the park and do her own thing. Caden wanted to ride ... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036457 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:02:32 +0100 5036457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036463&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthehearingcorner.com%2Fhearing-loss%2Fhelp-my-listening-skills LACE is a great program to help develop you listening skills, especially in difficult/noisy environments. Here are some comments from people stating how LACE has changed their lives. If you are not getting some sort of aural rehabilitation from your hearing healthcare professional I would discuss this program with him/her and see how you can [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036463 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:59:29 +0100 5036463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036467&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsouthernbabies.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fvacation-bible-school-week.html Wow this week was busy.  On one hand it seemed long but we did a bunch of stuff which made it seem fast.  Strange. Let’s see……The biggest excitement of the week was Vacation Bible School.  The theme was Welcome to Hometown Nazaret... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036467 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:46:00 +0100 5036467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036469&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGravityCheck%2F%7E3%2FElBERDnFUhw%2Fplaying-chess-with-audiologist.html After the Berkeley Low Vision Clinic appointment, we spent several days with the Denizons of Chaos (I'll write more about that next time), then drove to Palo Alto for an audiology appointment. Queen Teen was resigned to it, and happily distracted by three energetic girls, one loud boy and a giant house to explore. Once we reached our hotel room in Mountain View, her mood quickly changed. The sparkle in her eyes vanished, replaced by a nervous scowl. The hotel was nice (thank you Hotels.com) and we had cable TV, something we don't get at home, but nothing could negate the misery she felt thinking about the next day: audiology. Of all the appointments she has, from neurology to dentistry to genetics to orthopedics, audiology is the worst. She likes the doctor fine, but the tedium of the tes... Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036469 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:47:00 +0100 5036469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036470&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Flafamiliapagina.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffail.html Caleb had his swim assessment yesterday. The boy swims like a fish and was clearly bored with the tasks in the class. We were certain that he would be placed in the next level when the new session begins Monday. We were wrong.An instructor other than t... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036470 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:02:00 +0100 5036470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036478&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FJajziNP0qDU%2F5-important-things-teachers-forget-to.html Part of my job as an itinerant teacher of mainstreamed deaf and hard of hearing students is to work with various teachers who have these students in their classrooms (ranging from prek-12th grade). I try my best to explain to them their students' sit... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036478 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:07:00 +0100 5036478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028779&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquietsong.net%2F2011%2F07%2Fdannys-world%2F I’m not sure where the shift started, but over the past few months, I’ve moved from fearing Danny’s future and embracing it. Maybe he will always need support. Maybe he will not be able to do all the things we hope for our children. But he’s just such an incredible kid that I can’t help [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028779 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:33:46 +0100 5028779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028781&cid=t_133572_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=5028786&cid=t_133572_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=5028792&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FokjzoaMHHXg%2Fdaphne-starts-fire-in-class-thanks-to.html The scene from "The Persistence of Memory" where Daphne almost burns down the cooking class made me cringe. I can understand why Daphne did not request to have an interpreter for this advanced cooking class suggested by Kathryn. It was at Bay's sch... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028792 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:55:00 +0100 5028792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028799&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F0uT78X86zw8%2Fmy-thoughts-on-abcs-switched-at-birth.html I have been watching ABC's 'Switched At Birth'. At first, I was not captivated by the show because I am not really into watching made for TV teenage drama. I was turned off by Bay's family, the Kennishes, they were so annoying in the first two episod... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028799 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:43:00 +0100 5028799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008496&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptionaction2.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fall-my-children-and-one-life-to-live.html The soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live have been cancelled on regular television, but fan demand has resulted in the licensing of the shows to the company Prospect Park.Prospect Park will be continuing the shows online, but it is not defi... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008496 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:10:00 +0100 5008496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008498&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fseven-products-for-protecting-your.html As summer wears on, around here it starts to get very humid and I sweat a lot more often than usual. It's Arizona's monsoon season right now, which brings humidity, dust, and rain to the Valley where I live - all major problems for hearing aids.This ye... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008498 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:38:00 +0100 5008498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008502&cid=t_133572_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=4997718&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fsome-more-inspirational-and-success.html (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997718 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:09:00 +0100 4997718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997724&cid=t_133572_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=4997727&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fimpemp.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fmy-visit-to-meet-my-mentor.html One of the most exciting part of my 3 week trip to India was the visit to Pune to meet my dear teacher and mentor, Mrs.Hudlikar. She had planned to spend the whole afternoon with me and so I was prepared and had kept my entire afternoon for her.Her husband was kind to leave us both alone to catch up on the last 6 months, though I do have long phone calls each Sunday without a fail. (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997727 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:29:00 +0100 4997727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997729&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquietsong.net%2F2011%2F07%2Fsummer-school%2F Danny’s first half of summer school is over, though the kid doesn’t know it yet! He’s got a whole week off, and I don’t know if he’ll know what to do with himself. I’m going to have to keep them busy, I’m sure! He’s doing very well at school. Drop off can still be questionable [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997729 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:20:05 +0100 4997729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997733&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F02%2Fmissing-out%2F A couple of weeks ago, X started coughing and sneezing and rubbing his eyes and nose yet again. It was Friday evening and, while he was feeling well enough to see his first movie in a theatre (Kung Fu Panda 2 – not 3D because, seriously, X was not going to wear the glasses), as [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997733 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:52:32 +0100 4997733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997735&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2FXeGl-owjMvU%2Feh-what-huh-whats-that-come-again-wait.html Done with listening today. Eh?  What? Huh? What's that?  Come again? Wait-what?  Did not catch that, tell me again.  Um, can you please repeat that?   Geez, do you happen to know any signs? How about finger spelling? And finally: ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997735 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:37:00 +0100 4997735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992853&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fbetty-white-gets-it.html I'm reading Betty White's new book, If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't), right now. This particular passage made me smile.Okay, so you get your glasses and everyone is extremely supportive. "Oh, those are very pretty." "Those glasses look great on ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992853 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4992853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992854&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquietsong.net%2F2011%2F07%2Fim-a-little-ashamed-of-this-one%2F There is a part of me that just wanted to pretend this didn’t happen at all, but there is a larger part of me that wants to put it out there just so others know, maybe, that they aren’t alone. I’m not a very angry person in general. I get upset, but I rarely get [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992854 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:16:34 +0100 4992854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992855&cid=t_133572_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=4992859&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D208 Oprah Winfrey is an inspiration to people all over the world.  I was especially touched by her speech during her last show: “Each one of you has your own platform.  Do not let the trappings here fool you.  Mine is a stage in a studio, yours is wherever you are with your own reach, however [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992859 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:51:24 +0100 4992859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992863&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fno-more-contact-form-housekeeping.html Just a quick note to say I've decided to get rid of the Wufoo contact form previously on this blog. It seems that a lot of the times I replied to someone who got in touch through the form, I'd end up in their spam folder. Anyways, feel free to shoot me... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992863 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4992863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992868&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEhWhatHuh%2F%7E3%2F_qGcIbrhCjw%2Fis-asl-3rd-or-4th-most-common-language.html I often hear that American Sign Language (ASL) is the "third most common language in the United States". I find this hard to believe when I encounter other languages on a daily basis far more than ASL. I hardly ever see others use ASL when I am out... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992868 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:41:00 +0100 4992868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992869&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaptionaction2.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fcaption-action-2-takes-on-facebook.html A new fight has been launched to get Facebook to update its video player to add closed captioning support. Why now? The answer is, because Facebook is clearly positioning itself to become a major player in the original web video content arena.This past... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992869 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:28:00 +0100 4992869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992871&cid=t_133572_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=4992873&cid=t_133572_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=4984607&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingsparks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fnominate-someone-for-oticons-14th.html Oticon's 14th annual Focus on People Awards are accepting nominations through July 27th for students, adults, advocates and hearing professionals to receive the award. Oticon is a hearing aid manufacturer with a long line of hearing devices like the Ep... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984607 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4984607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976080&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbamaears.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Flocal-mom-of-two-ci-recipients-on.html Jennifer Andress, a local mom to not one but two bilateral cochlear implant recipients (John and Will) can been seen on the cover of one of several versions of July's Runner's World magazine. She and other cancer survivors were selected to be featured ... (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976080 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:18:00 +0100 4976080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976081&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhearingelmo.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Ffamily%2F Approximately 1 in every 8 Americans experience some degree of hearing loss (Binder, 2011). This is approximately 36 million people – just in the United States. While to some, this number may seem overwhelming or unfortunate. For me? I have to admit to a small “thrill” – for you see… I’m a part of this [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976081 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:03:53 +0100 4976081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976082&cid=t_133572_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=4976083&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheenergyofx.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Fnext-few-steps%2F Our audiologist from the CI team contacted us late last week with instructions for moving the process forward. We will be booking X’s first hearing test with her shortly and can expect the appointment to occur within weeks. She did mention the possibility of scheduling a sedated ABR if X is his usual uncooperative self [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976083 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:24:14 +0100 4976083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976091&cid=t_133572_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=4976100&cid=t_133572_129_f&fid=38601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.outerchat.com%2F%3Fp%3D206 Share your knowledge about common terms and abbreviations that are used in the hearing loss community at the next Open Chat Night. Currently, DeafandHoH is working on a terminology page explaining specific words that are commonly used in the hearing loss community—for example, tinnitus.  In our Open Chat Nights, people have brought up terms and [...] (Source: Deaf Village) Deaf Village blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976100 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:20:38 +0100 4976100