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Deaf Education - Teaching Deaf Immigrant Students
About.com interviews a deaf education teacher who works with deaf immigrant students.
Deaf Education - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Individual Education Plan in Deaf Education
Frequently asked questions about the IDEA/IEP
Deaf Education - Washington, DC Schools for the Deaf
Schools for the deaf in Washington, DC.
Deaf Education Polls
Holleyabc on the forum has posted two interesting polls: What was your education? and What are your feelings about the best education for deaf children? Below
Deaf Education Programs
Deaf education programs can prepare a teacher - either someone who is already teaching, or someone new to teaching - to be a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing.
Deaf Education Programs
Deaf Education Programs, Deafness / Hard of Hearing, Have you been dreaming of becoming a teacher of the deaf? There are specialized
Deaf Education Programs
Deaf Education Programs
Deaf Education in South Africa - Dismal.
The Times newspaper in South Africa has a detailed report on the sorry state of deaf education in South Africa, titled
Deaf Educator Comments on ASL's Importance
Teresa has posted a comment on the blog post ASL vs. English about her experience. She says that most deaf education programs focus on Signed Exact English
Deaf Employee's Position Endangered?
My boss started his new job 5 months ago with a
Deaf Employees Always Entitled to Interpreters?
A federal appeals court just overturned a district court's decision against a deaf UPS employee. This employee claimed UPS did not provide him with interpreters
Deaf Entertainment and Fun - Film, Theater, Comics, and Sign Language in Deaf Culture
The Deaf community has its own forms of entertainment in deaf culture. Entertainment can come in the form of film, theater, sign language, or even comics.
Deaf Evacuee Escapes
CNN.com has a video clip today of a deaf evacuee describing his escape. I did not see any captions though...at the end it looked like he was saying he could not
Deaf Event Calendars
It is time to plan your
Deaf Events
What dates are special in the deaf and hard of hearing community? You will find them on the deaf events page. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Events - Calendars for Deaf Events
It can be difficult to keep track of all the social and professional events in the deaf community. This FAQ page refers resources for finding and tracking deaf community events.
Deaf Events - Conventions and Conferences for the Deaf Community
All the national organizations for the deaf and hard of hearing hold conferences.
Deaf Events - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Events
Events in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Deaf Events - Finding Information on Deaf Events and Calendars
Frequently asked questions about events in the deaf community
Deaf Expo
I have never been able to go to THE biggest deaf trade show, but have gotten a little taste of the experience through smaller local deaf trade show events.
Deaf Family in Rochester Needs Help
Earlier this week, I received an urgent-sounding e-mail from this person who posted on the forum, pleading for help for a mother so her children would not have
Deaf Fighting for Interpreters at Doctor
It has come to this. The toothlessless of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has finally driven a group of deaf people to acts of civil disobedience, as
Deaf Films on YouTube
Charlieswinbourne, from the UK, has posted on the forum about the availability of two deaf british films he was involved with, on YouTube. Although these films
Deaf Football Player Gets Full Scholarship at Regular College
Todays Washington Post has an article in the sports section about Ryan B., a deaf student graduate of Maryland School for the Deaf who has just been awarded a
Deaf Football Team in Iraq
Reuters UK has an interesting illustrated article about a deaf football team in Iraq,
Deaf Fox Cub Understands Sign Language
Just read this short article about a deaf fox cub in Thailand that had learned to understand sign language. Dogs, cats, gorillas/chimpanzees; now we can add
Deaf Fraternities - What Are Deaf Fraternities
Definition of deaf fraternities.
Deaf Fraternities and Sororities - Greek Life for Deaf Students
Deaf college students have their own fraternities and sororities.
Deaf Friends - Making Friends in the Deaf Community
Frequently asked questions about making friends in the deaf/hoh community
Deaf Fun
Deaf fun, such as saying deaf in multiple languages, being glad to be deaf, and celebrating halloween.
Deaf Fun - A Deaf Heritage Word Search
A deaf heritage word search.
Deaf Gay People - Gay and Lesbian Deaf People and Organizations
The deaf and hard of hearing gay community.
Deaf Gays
Are you a deaf gay/lesbian couple that just got married? Would you be willing to allow your picture to be published in this article on the deaf gay and lesbian
Deaf Gays and Lesbians - Information and Resources for Deaf Gays and Lesbians
Frequently asked questions about gay and lesbian deaf
Deaf Germans - Deaf People in Germany
An overview of the deaf community in Germany.
Deaf Gorillas Can't Live with Hearing Gorillas
The Deaf Animals blog brings us the story of Oliver, a deaf gorilla who has had to be separated from his hearing peers. Being able to
Deaf Greeting Card Business Owner
About.com's guide to Collectibles alerted me to this interview with a deaf, gay greeting card business owner. His company is called Smart Alex, and the greeting
Deaf Guy Gets Stronger
The world of Deaf Sports keeps expanding. Now there is a North America Deaf Strongman Games (http://www.deafstrongman.com/) competition (still being planned)
Deaf Guy in Budding Romance with Hearing Girl
Deaf Guy in Budding Romance with Hearing Girl
Deaf Hairdressers in Kenya
Disregard the title of this article,
Deaf Halloween - Halloween Stories and Activities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The deaf community has its own Halloween spirit in the form of Halloween signs, sign-language themed Halloween novelties, costumes, ghosts, stories, and more.
Deaf Halloween Fun
One thing I enjoy about this time of year is the halloween-themed blog posts in the deaf blog/vlog community. For example, Mike signs a tale about a boy who
Deaf Health - Drug and Substance Abuse - Deaf People
Resources for education and treatment for substance abuse for deaf and hard of hearing people
Deaf Health - Multiple Disabilities and Deaf Health
Articles about deafness and health concerns, and additional disabilities.
Deaf Helped or Hurt by SSDI?
Or, When does a financial cushion become a crutch? I've never gotten SSDI, and I know that a deaf person can get it if they are out of work. During the
Deaf Heritage - Review of Book on Deaf History and Heritage
Review of the book Deaf Heritage, from your About.com Guide
Deaf High School Student Denied Position
Deaf college student Sheena McFeely wrote an opinion piece in the CSUN Daily Sundial about her experience being denied a position in her high school's student
Deaf Hispanics - Spanish-Language Deafness Resources
Information resources on deafness and hearing loss in Spanish.
Deaf Hispanics or Latinos - Resources for Deaf Latino or Hispanic People
Frequently asked questions about deaf latinos
Deaf History - Deaf People in Ancient History
Resources for learning about deaf people in ancient history.
Deaf History - Deaf People in History and Events in Deaf History
Frequently asked questions about deaf history
Deaf History - History of Closed Captioning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The history of closed captioning on television and home video.
Deaf History - People and Events in Deaf History
Different aspects of deaf history and heritage, such as the Deaf President Now movement, and the history of cochlear implants.
Deaf History - Quiz on Deaf History
Challenge your knowledge of deaf heritage with this quiz.
Deaf History - Quiz on Deaf History
Challenge your knowledge of deaf heritage with this quiz.
Deaf History - Reaction to End of Silent News Deaf Newspaper
Comments by About visitors in reaction to the ceasing of the Silent News
Deaf History - Silent News - Deaf Newspaper
The Silent News was THE national deaf newspaper from 1969 to 2002.
Deaf History Month - A Month Celebrating Milestones in Deaf History
Deaf History Month is a month that celebrates key events in deaf history.
Deaf History Month Begins
Today marks the start of Deaf History Month, which continues til April 15. About Deafness already has several articles on people in deaf history and historic
Deaf History or Heritage Books - Books About the Heritage or History of Deaf People
Books about deaf history or heritage.
Deaf Humor - Deaf Humor as Part of Deaf Culture
Frequently asked questions about deaf humor.
Deaf Humor - Funny Stories, Blogs, and Films in Deaf Culture
Deaf humor is continuously expanding, with Internet content adding to the deaf humor content already out there.
Deaf Humor - What's So Funny in the Deaf Community?
If you saw the Pepsi Super Bowl commercial, you were exposed to just one small taste of deaf humor. There is much, much more to deaf humor than just that
Deaf Hurt by "Current Employment" Requirement?
This past week, the news story that held my attention the most was the one about how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating whether the
Deaf Illegal Immigrants Seek Asylum
Deaf Illegal Immigrants Seek Asylum
Deaf Immigrant Students
A few years ago at a party, I met
Deaf Indians - Deaf People in India
Deafness information for India, including schools and nongovernmental organizations.
Deaf Intellectually Disabled People - Deafness and Mental Disablities
Some intellectually disabled persons may also have hearing loss.
Deaf Interpreters
Interpreters are not always hearing. They can be deaf too. When an interpreting situation presents unique challenges, a deaf interpreter may be needed.
Deaf Interpreting - Being a Deaf Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Frequently asked questions about deaf interpreting.
Deaf Inventor - Robert Weitbrecht - Inventor of the Telephone Typewriter - TTY for the Deaf
Profile of deaf inventor Robert Weitbrecht, who invented the telphone typewriter (TTY).
Deaf Iranians - Deaf People in Iran
About deafness looks at the deaf community of Iran.
Deaf Irish - Deaf People with Irish Heritage
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, a look at the Irish deaf community on the internet.
Deaf Japanese Can't Enjoy Babel
Oscar-nominated Babel, about a deaf Japanese girl, is playing in Japan without subtitles for deaf Japanese. The headline,
Deaf Kids - Activities for Deaf and Hearing Kids
It is a deaf world, but what about the kids? What is there for the kids?
Deaf Killing Other Deaf
The murder of a deaf woman, Darlene VanderGiesen, allegedly by another deaf woman, was a big story this past week. The deaf world is a small world, and Ridor's
Deaf Last Hired, First Fired?
Are you deaf and have you ever been laid off while hearing people working with you did not lose their jobs even though you had the same or more skills as the
Deaf Leaders - Kelby Brick
Just added, a new Deaf Leaders category that will have profiles of today's leaders in the deaf and hard of hearing community. Despite the title, hearing people
Deaf Leaders Providing Leadership in the Deaf Community
Every community has its leaders, and so does the deaf community. Profiles of people providing leadership in the deaf community.
Deaf Lesbian Festival
This week the fifth annual deaf lesbian festival is being held in San Francisco, as reported by Deaf Queer News. In addition, the blog post includes an
Deaf Life Magazine in Democrat and Chronicle
Remember Deaf Life magazine? It is still around! The Democrat and Chronicle has done a profile of Matthew Moore and Deaf Life magazine (the two are synonymous)
Deaf Lifeguards
Deaf Lifeguards
Deaf Like Me - Review of Book About a Deaf Rubella Baby
Product review of the book Deaf Like Me, from your About.com Guide
Deaf Literacy - Literacy Resources for Teaching Deaf Children English
Literacy resources for teaching deaf children how to read and write.
Deaf Literature
Deaf literature, including poetry, a literary corner, books, and movies.
Deaf Literature
Deaf literature, including poetry, a literary corner, books, and movies.
Deaf Magicians - Deaf People Who Are Magicians
A look at the Society of World Deaf Magicians, an organization for deaf people practicing magic.
Deaf Man Attacked for Not Speaking
The Star-Telegram (Friday, October 5, 2007) has an article
Deaf Man Lays Things Bare in ADA Complaint
Deaf Man Lays Things Bare in ADA Complaint
Deaf Man Runs School for Deaf in India
The Times of India reports that a deaf non-resident Indian has taken over the operation of a school for the deaf in India.
Deaf Man Wins Employment Suit Against 7-Eleven
Deaf Man Wins Employment Suit Against 7-Eleven
Deaf Man in Arranged Marriage to Hearing Woman
An About.com visitor wrote: I am from another country living in the United States. I am deaf and I am married to a hearing woman. My marriage was arranged in
Deaf Man on Path to Being a Certified Deaf Interpreter
I almost never come across news stories about certified deaf interpreters, or deaf people planning to become certified deaf interpreters. Today I came across
Deaf Memorabilia - Finding Deaf-related Memorabilia and Antiques or Collectibles
Frequently asked questions about deaf memorabilia.
Deaf Mentors
An old idea that still seems relevant, if the posts on the forums and my e-mails are any indication...the need for a deaf mentoring program to help parents of
Deaf Mentors - Mentoring Program for Deaf Children
Mentoring program for deaf children needing adult deaf role models.
Deaf Mexicans - Deaf People in Mexico
Mexico's deaf community, with schools, organizations, and more.
Deaf Ministries - International Deaf Missions and Ministries
There are many deaf ministries around the world. What is a deaf ministry?
Deaf Misbehaving Five Year Old in School
A new school employee is frustrated and bewildered by the behavior of a deaf five year old boy. While the parents speak Spanish at home, the child is being
Deaf Miss America - Heather Whitestone - Comments on Former Deaf Miss America
Comments about Heather Whitestone's historic win of the Miss America title.
Deaf Miss America - Heather Whitestone McCallum - Former Deaf Miss America
Heather Whitestone was Miss America for one year but has a permanent place in deaf history.
Deaf More Overweight and Suicidal?
Deaf More Overweight and Suicidal?
Deaf Movies - Movies About and With Deaf People
Frequently asked questions about deaf movies.
Deaf Movies - Movies and Films About Deafness and Deaf People
These are the best movies about deafness that I have seen, or that are recommended by About.com: Deafness visitors.
Deaf Music Clubs?
Katie on the forum wants to know if there are any music clubs in the New York City metro area that
Deaf Muslims - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Muslims
As the international community of Muslims grows, so does the participation of deaf and hard of hearing people.
Deaf NCAA Player
If you are a fan of NCAA basketball March Madness, you probably already know about the deaf player that is currently in the news: Michael Lizarraga. He is said
Deaf Native Americans - American Indians Who Are Deaf
Deaf native americans on the internet.
Deaf New Yorker Seeks Small Business Advice
A deaf man in New York wants to start a small bookkeeping business. His concern is that hearing small business owners may not trust him due to his deafness. He
Deaf Nine Year Old Refugee
The San Antonio Express-News has a story about a deaf nine year old boy who is a refugee. The boy's family arrived in the United States three years ago, when
Deaf Notaries?
Deafnotary on the forum would like to know if there are any other deaf notaries out there.. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Novels - Stories and Novels About Deafness and Deaf People
Top novels with deaf characters, from your About.com guide.
Deaf Organizations - Organizations in the Deaf Community
Frequently asked questions about organizations in the deaf community
Deaf Organizations Participating in CFC 2006
The 2006 Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway. The following deaf-related organizations are participating: Alexander Graham Bell Association
Deaf Owned Mortgage Company Commits Fraud
Do criminally-minded deaf people think that their fellow deaf people are easy targets for fraud? Apparently so, if this article about charges being filed
Deaf Parents - Hearing Children with Deaf Parents
Hearing people who grew up with deaf parents share their experiences and offer advice to other hearing children and adults with deaf parents.
Deaf Parents with Hearing Children - Deaf People Parenting Hearing Children
Resources for deaf people parenting hearing children.
Deaf Parents with Unruly Hearing Children
Lisac747 is a teacher with a challenging issue, posted on the forum: one of her students and his brother are being difficult and taking advantage of the fact
Deaf Parents, Hearing Kids
Most deaf parents have hearing children. Those hearing children have a unique experience growing up, and a sub-culture has developed for them within the deaf
Deaf Peddlers
Were you ever out in public and approached by someone offering you an alphabet card in exchange for $$? If so, then you met a deaf peddler.
Deaf Peddlers - Peddlers Using Deafness to Make Money
Deaf peddling used to be a common thing; thankfully it is not anymore.
Deaf Peddling Making an Unwanted Comeback?
What's going on in our society? This weekend I came across not one, but three, recent deaf peddling-related blog postings: Adam Stone's posting,
Deaf People - Famous and Historic Deaf and Hearing People
Articles on well-known figures in the deaf/hard of hearing community both contemporary and past.
Deaf People - Helping Deaf People in Developing Countries
There are many ways to assist deaf people in developing countries, either by making financial contributions or volunteering as a teacher, audiologist, or speech therapist.
Deaf People Can Be Nurses
Did you know a deaf person can be a nurse? There is a severe shortgage of nurses in this country, and deaf people can help fill that gap. I have posted on the
Deaf People Can Not Go to New Canadian Movie Theater
According to the Brantford Expositor, a new Cineplex theater is opening soon in Brantford, Canada. This theater will not have captioning display capability. It
Deaf People Not Talking to Hearing People?
Usually, the deaf-hearing relationship questions posted on the forum have to do with hearing people dating deaf people. This one is the reverse. A guest has
Deaf People Not the Only Ones Having Difficulty Getting Hired
Deaf and hard of hearing people are not the only ones having difficulty finding jobs. Hearing people with disabilities also have problems. That is apparent from
Deaf People Serving Jury Duty
Mjcampbell2, a member of the About Deafness forum, wonders if any deaf people in Fairfax County have served jury duty? Read mjcampbell2's questions and add your
Deaf People and HIV - HIV and AIDS in the Deaf Community
HIV/AIDS in the deaf dommunity.
Deaf People as Lifeguards
Can deaf people be lifeguards? It depends on the job description and certification.
Deaf People at Doctors, Dentists, and Hospitals
If you have struggled to get an interpreter at a doctor, dentist, or hospital, this article provides all the legal background, caveats, and resources. One thing
Deaf People at Risk Medically?
Right now, the hottest story on WashingtonPost.com is
Deaf People in Arizona May Lose Medicaid Coverage of Cochlear Implants
Deaf people in Arizona who receive Medicaid, may soon not be able to have Medicaid pay for cochlear implants and Baha (bone anchored hearing aid) implants.
Deaf People in Great Depression
What was life like for deaf people in the Great Depression? I sought to find answers but could only find very little material. I'm still searching, and welcome
Deaf People in Hospice Care - Communication Access for the Dying Deaf Patient
Communication access is very important for deaf people who are in hospice care. As life comes to an end, being able to make your needs known is crucial.
Deaf People in Prison
When deaf people go to prison, they are not totally forgotten. There is a deaf prison ministry network that offers them and their families assistance. In
Deaf People in the Great Depression - Experiences of Deaf People in the Great Depression
What was life like for deaf people in the Great Depression of the '30s?
Deaf People on TV 50s to Today
Until I started researching this article, I thought deaf people had only been on television starting in the 1970s..but I was wrong! My research turned up
Deaf People on Television - Deafness on Television from the 1950s to Modern Times
Deaf people have appeared on television since the 1950s.
Deaf People on Television in the 1970s - Portrayals of Deaf People on Television in the Seventies
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1970s, more deaf actors began to appear on television.
Deaf People on Television in the 1980s - Portrayals of Deaf People on Television in the Eighties
The 1980s could be considered the
Deaf People on Television in the 1990s - Portrayals of Deaf People on Television in the Nineties
During the 1990s, just about every deaf role on television was played by a deaf actor. Marlee Matlin proved herself as an actress on television during this decade.
Deaf People on Television in the 2000s - Portrayals of Deaf People on Television in Modern Times
The 2000s saw so many deaf character roles on television that it became impossible to keep track.
Deaf People on Televison in the 1950s to 1960s - Portrayals of Deaf People on Television in the Fifties and Sixties
Deaf people have been on television since almost the beginning of television. In the 1950s and 1960s, most of the deaf character roles were played by hearing actors.
Deaf People with Balance Challenges
When I say
Deaf Peru - Deaf People in Peru
Deaf people in Peru - organizations, education, and sign language.
Deaf Pets - Adopting Deaf Cats and Dogs
Resources on adopting deaf cats, dogs, and other pets.
Deaf Pets - Cats and Dogs as Deaf Pets
People aren't the only ones who are deaf - cats and dogs can be too.
Deaf Photographer Discriminated Against
I was fixing broken links tonight and when fixing the article on Job Search Discrimination, I came across this October 2009 press release in the Equal
Deaf Photographers
Deaf Photographers
Deaf Photographers - Historic and Contemporary Deaf People in Photography
Deaf people have dabbled in or worked as professional photographers for decades. A brief look at three deaf photographers in history and in contemporary times.
Deaf Pizza in San Francisco
Deaf Pizza in San Francisco
Deaf Poem
Sometimes, nothing expresses what it feels like to be deaf better than a poem. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Poem - I Know Silence - Poem on Deafness
Poem about deafness by Tomora Pace.
Deaf Poem - If I Could Hear - Poem on Deafness
Poem by an About visitor, about what life would be like if she could hear.
Deaf Poem - Journey of a Black, Deaf Woman
Original poem by Deborah Broadus about her identity as a black woman who happens to be deaf.
Deaf Poem - You Have to Be Hard of Hearing To Understand
Poem by Brian Lalonde, written as a teenager, about what it is like to be hard of hearing.
Deaf Poetry - Poetry by Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Poetry is a medium for expressing feelings about hearing loss.
Deaf Poetry - Silent Hands - Poem on Deafness
Silent Hands is an original poem by an About Deafness/HOH visitor.
Deaf Polyamory
Every now and then, something of a more adult nature sneaks its way onto the About Deafness site. Some deaf people have chosen this unique lifestyle...deaf
Deaf Pregnant Woman Refused Prenatal Care
Now and then I get a comment on the blog that is so unbelievable I have to contact the people who post, to get more information. That was the case with the last
Deaf President Now - When a Deaf Person Became President of Gallaudet University
A brief look at the Deaf President Now movement of 1988 which changed the deaf community forever.
Deaf President Now of 1988
An entire new generation of deaf and hard of hearing children has grown up since the historic Deaf President Now movement of 1988.
Deaf Prisoners - When Deaf People Are in Prison
Deaf people in prison, and a deaf prison ministry network.
Deaf Pro Soccer Player in Maryland
I don't usually read sports articles in the Washington Post, but this one caught my attention:
Deaf Protestors at Alexander Graham Bell Convention
Today (July 27) a small group of deaf protestors showed up at the site where the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing was holding
Deaf Psychology Books - Books About the Emotional Impact and Psychology of Deafness
Top books about the psychology of deafness, from your About.com Guide.
Deaf Publications - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Publications and News
Publications and news in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Deaf Publications - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Publications and News
Publications and news in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Deaf Queers - Who Are Deaf Queers
Definition of Queers
Deaf Rebels in Libya
Deaf Rebels in Libya
Deaf Romance - Romance in the Deaf Community
Love and romance, deaf and hard of hearing style.
Deaf Russian Child Seeks Implant
Just before going to bed, I found this article about a deaf two-year old boy in Russia who needs a cochlear implant. This article, while well-intentioned, has
Deaf School an Hour Away, No Transportation
CurlyV asks on the forum: I'm a parent of 2 deaf children, and we live about an hour away from the state deaf school. Our county will not provide
Deaf School or Mainstream Program
Forum members discuss the pros and cons of attending a deaf school versus being in a mainstream program.
Deaf School or Mainstream Program
Forum members discuss the pros and cons of attending a deaf school versus being in a mainstream program.
Deaf School or Mainstream Program
Forum members discuss the pros and cons of attending a deaf school versus being in a mainstream program.
Deaf School or Mainstream Program
A hotly debated topic on the forum recently was whether deaf kids should go to deaf schools or mainstream programs. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf School's Nurse Doesn't Know Sign
A new school nurse at a deaf school on the forum says she loves the kids, but does not know sign language. She is learning sign language, but it is taking time,
Deaf School-Leaver Wants to Return
Blancasanchez1970 writes on the forum: Hi, I have a deaf friend who is 28 years old. Her mother had pulled her out of school at age 12 because of personal
Deaf Schools - California Oral Schools for the Deaf
Oral schools for the deaf in California.
Deaf Schools - Schools for the Deaf in the United States - Signing and Oral Schools
Profiles of schools for the deaf in the United States. Both signing and oral schools are represented.
Deaf Schools - Segregation in Deaf Schools
Segregation was a fact of deaf school life from the nineteenth century well into the twentieth century.
Deaf Schools in the Middle East
Do you pray? Regardless of whatever faith you are or even if you have no faith, you might want to pray for the safety of the deaf kids of Lebanon, Israel, Gaza,
Deaf Scientists - Deaf People Working as Scientists
Deaf people have been scientists for centuries, and there is also information to aid teachers teaching science to deaf students.
Deaf Senior Citizen Wishes to Perform
SidneySoskalne asks on the forum: My name is Sidney. I would like to know if you have any advice for me. I am 83 yrs. old and a former singer and play actor
Deaf Senior Citizens
Old Father Time is knocking at the door of 2004...seems like the right time to introduce the newest - and absolutely the last, article for 2003: Deaf Senior
Deaf Senior Citizens - Organizations and Retirement Communities for Deaf Seniors
Frequently asked questions about retirement
Deaf Senior Citizens - Senior Citizens Who Are Deaf
Deaf senior citizens, and retirement communities, nursing homes, and organizations for them.
Deaf Seniors of America Hurt By Bank Failure
Not everything is on the internet. The November 2008 issue of SIGNews has as its cover story, an original article about how the failure of the Silver State Bank
Deaf Seniors of America: Working to Improve Life for Deaf Elderly
Life can be difficult for elderly deaf people. Deaf Seniors of America is working to improve the quality of life for aging deaf Americans, particularly with
Deaf Slavery
It doesn't happen very often, but it does happen: deaf people enslaved by other deaf people. A Greek newsletter recently reported about the enslavement of deaf
Deaf Slavery - Enslavement of Deaf People
Deaf slavery exists and gets reported in the news from time to time.
Deaf South Africans - Deaf People in South Africa
South Africa has a well-established deaf community, well-served by schools, organizations, service agencies, and more.
Deaf Speech
Recently I took a training class for work. I asked my hearing classmate what she wanted to know about deafness. Her answer to my surprise: deaf speech. What
Deaf Speech - Do You Have Deaf Speech?
About.com readers share whether they have been told that they have
Deaf Speech - What Does Deaf Speech Sound Like?
About deaf speech and what it sounds like, plus the impact of speech intelligibility on deaf children.
Deaf Sports
Sports has always been important in the deaf community. An overview of deaf sports, including deaf sports resources and history.
Deaf Sports - Sports Activities and Competitions for Deaf People
An overview of sports in the deaf community.
Deaf Sports - Sports in the Deaf Community
Frequently asked questions about sports in the deaf community
Deaf Sri Lankans Demand More Rights
Deaf Sri Lankans Demand More Rights
Deaf Students in ESL Classes?
Deaf Students with Learning Disabilities
Just updated with new material, Deaf Students with Learning Disabilities. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Studies
Someday if I ever have the time, I may want to pick up another college degree, this one in Deaf Studies. If you are serious about a career in working with deaf
Deaf Studies - A Growing Academic Field - Study of Deafness
Deaf studies is a growing academic discipline, with degrees, conferences, and journals.
Deaf Studies - Little Known College Major
Deaf Studies is an academic field that seems to be available at few colleges and universities. I only know of a handful of colleges and universities that have
Deaf Studies - Study of Deaf History and Heritage
Frequently asked questions about deaf studies.
Deaf Success: DeafBlind Man Getting a PhD
A young deaf and legally blind man is getting his Ph.D. in a chemistry field. Quite an accomplishment for anyone, hearing or deaf, sighted or unsighted. I
Deaf Summer Camps - Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Frequently asked questions about summer camps
Deaf Synagogues - Synagogues for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Answers the question are there any deaf synagogues.
Deaf Synagogues?
Are there any deaf synagogues? Yes, though few..if you know of any more, please let me know. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Taboos
Februaryfish writes on the forum: My name is Jennifer and I am studying to become an ASL interpreter. One of my classes this semester is Deaf culture. I have
Deaf Teacher Terminated in Public School
According to this one-sided news report, a deaf teacher lost her job because of alleged performance issues, but she claims the school was trying to get rid of
Deaf Teacher Wins Coveted Award
The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 about a deaf teacher, Maya Yamada, winning a coveted certification from the high-standards National
Deaf Teachers Losing Jobs Because of English
Nobody likes to see deaf people lose jobs, particularly teachers. However, in Massachusetts, deaf teachers [update: in this case, a sign language teacher] who
Deaf Teen Immigrant Students - Future Underclass?
Deaf immigrant students are frequently turning up in our deaf classrooms, arriving with so little language they may not even know their own names. Such is the
Deaf Teen for Adoption
Tonight I came across a headline: Classic Kids: Meet Sabrina. I thought it was going to be a profile of a regular deaf teen, but when I read it I discovered it
Deaf Television - Silent Network - A Deaf Cable Channel
Silent Network was the first cable network for the deaf.
Deaf Television - Television Programming for the Deaf
Television shows and internet video for the deaf and hard of hearing, usually in sign language with captions.
Deaf Television Reporter on ABC Chicago
I was watching an ABC7Chicago.com clip about a deaf teenage swimmer and noticed that the video had open captions. Then I noticed that it said
Deaf Theatre
Deaf theatre past and present, education in deaf theatre, resources on deaf theatre, and deaf playwrights.
Deaf Theatre
With
Deaf Theatre - Performing Arts in the Deaf Community
Deaf theatre past and present, education in deaf theatre, resources on deaf theatre, and deaf playwrights.
Deaf Theatre Groups - Theatre Groups for Deaf People
Frequently asked questions about deaf theater
Deaf Then Becoming Blind
Deaf Then Becoming Blind
Deaf Timeline
Selected articles published on About Deafness/HOH have been organized into a deaf timeline. More will be added to the timeline as I review the over 400 articles
Deaf Timeline - Deafness Articles in a Timeline
Selected articles at About Deafness/HOH, organized in a timeline.
Deaf Tow Truck Operator Challenges Outmoded Federal Regulations
According to the Winston-Salem Journal, Morris Townsend, a deaf tow truck driver and business owner, is fighting Federal regulations that prevent him from being
Deaf Travel - Deaf Cruises and Travel Tours
Travel with a deaf flavor.
Deaf Travel - Hartford, Connecticut - City with Deaf History
Hartford, Connecticut is a deaf historian's dream come true.
Deaf Trivia Challenge
A daily deaf culture or heritage trivia challenge.
Deaf U.K. Author Writes Children's Books
An About visitor made me aware that there is a deaf author in the United Kingdom who has written many children's books. Her name is Joyce Dunbar. She has done
Deaf Unemployment Rate?
Deaf Unemployment Rate?
Deaf Versus Hearing Readers
Voice of America has a report about a study that looked at how deaf people read versus how hearing people read. What the study found, is that signing deaf
Deaf Veterans - Veterans Deafened by War Experiences
Veterans and hearing loss - what help is available for them?
Deaf Veterinarians
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association has an interesting article on three deaf veterinarians. I even learned a new word,
Deaf Vloggers
Via Google, just found Jason Lamberton's Vlog. Jason writes that he does not know of any other deaf vloggers who blog through video (and neither do I).
Deaf Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Reader Stories: Advocating for Your Needs and Rights as a Deaf Person or Deaf Family
Sooner or later, deaf or hard of hearing people and their families realize they have to become advocates for their needs. Most of us have stories about advocacy to share. Typical advocacy stories include battling for interpreters, captioning, and better educational placements for deaf children. My own advocacy experience includes working to get captions first on home video, and later, the Internet. What did you advocate for and how did you succeed?
Deaf Vote Now!
I recently became aware of this website: DeafVoteNow.org, an effort to encourage deaf people to register to vote. It is a great idea! I'm already a registered
Deaf Way - International Celebration of Deafness, the Deaf Way
Frequently asked questions about the Deaf Way.
Deaf Weekly News
Too busy for daily news digests? Try the Deaf Weekly News website, which differs from other deaf news sources in that the news items are organized by category
Deaf Win Against UPS
Mercury News | 07/22/2003 | Deaf UPS workers get millions in suit - A real victory to be sure. The ones who will benefit will be deaf employees at larger
Deaf Woman Continues to Sing
From the Coloradan comes the perfect story for Christmas eve: a deaf woman continues to sing even after losing her hearing. After growing up with minor hearing
Deaf Woman Faces Daycare Catch-22
A deaf woman on the forum has two challenges when looking for a job, and the bigger challenge is daycare. First, she is trying to find an administrative job,
Deaf Woman Sues for Interpreter
I thought that there was enough awareness of the law by now that we were done with cases like these, but apparently not... Deaf Woman Sues Hospital for
Deaf Women
If you are deaf and female, there may be something for you in this article on Deaf Women. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf Women
If you are a deaf woman, there are organizations for you. If you are an abused deaf woman, help is available. If you are interested in deaf women throughout
Deaf Women & HIV/AIDS in Africa Conference
Tonight while exploring the website of Gallaudet University, I stumbled across the upcoming Deaf Women & HIV/AIDS in Africa Conference. The conference theme,
Deaf Women - Famous and Historic Deaf Women
Frequently asked questions about deaf women
Deaf Women - Organizations For and Books About Deaf Women
Deaf women as a group, with organizations, books, and social services.
Deaf Women - Profiles of Individual Deaf Women and Organizations
Read profiles of deaf women at About.com and learn about organizations for deaf women.
Deaf Youth Leadership Camp - What is Deaf Youth Leadership Camp
Definition of Youth Leadership Camp
Deaf Youth of America Launches
Recognizing a need for an organization for young deaf teenagers and pre-teens, one sixteen year old deaf girl has started a new organization, Deaf Youth of
Deaf a Disability in U.K.?
Mildew6 writes: There's a heated debate going in the UK regarding cultural deaf using the DDA (The UK equivelant of your ADA). Disabled groups complained,
Deaf and Afraid of Becoming Blind
Pellegrina has posted about how she is dealing with losing her vision to Usher Syndrome. She is already deaf. Now she can't drive, and is having to use tactile
Deaf and Balance Problems - Balance Problems for People With Hearing Loss
Balance problems are common among people with hearing loss.
Deaf and Blind - Coping With Being Deaf and Blind
About.com readers who are both deaf and blind, discuss how they cope with the experience.
Deaf and Blind Child Needs More Time
A deaf and blind child is in an educational program that only goes up to the age of five. However, she needs more time in that program because of her additional
Deaf and Cerebral Palsy
Often, deaf people also have cerebral palsy, or vice versa. A neighbor of mine is deaf and also has some cerebral palsy. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf and Disabled or Just Deaf?
This thread just hit a milestone - 100 messages. In one of the more interesting discussions going on in the forum, JoFire04 asks: Do you consider yourself
Deaf and Dumb in 2005?
The National Association of the Deaf has objected to the inclusion of the term
Deaf and Going Blind...Or Blind and Going Deaf
It is hard enough to be deaf or blind. It is even harder when you are deaf and starting to go blind, or blind and starting to go deaf. How do you cope? Share
Deaf and HOH Cartoons and Comics
Laughter is the best medicine. These days, deaf people are serving up a healthy dose of it on the web through comic strips and cartoons.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Difference Between Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Many people don't know what the difference between deaf and hard of hearing is. The truth is, there isn't really that much of a difference!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Glossary Terms About Being Deaf and Deafness and Hard of Hearing
A glossary of terms used in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy - Advocating for Your Needs and Rights as a Deaf Person or Deaf Family
Sooner or later, deaf or hard of hearing people and their families realize they have to become advocates for their needs. Most of us have stories about advocacy to share. Typical advocacy stories include battling for interpreters, captioning, and better educational placements for deaf children. My own advocacy experience includes working to get captions first on home video, and later, the Internet. What did you advocate for and how did you succeed?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance - Profile of the Coalition Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance
Profile of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance, a coalition of organizations for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Australians Fight for Movie Access
In Australia (The Age, December 7, 2009), movie theaters are asking to be exempted from the country's Disability Discrimination Act, for two and a half years.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Muslims
As Islam's popularity grows, so does the deaf and hard of hearing Muslim community. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations - Membership in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations
About.com readers share why they joined certain organizations of and for deaf and hard of hearing people, and the benefits they got from joining.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations - Nationwide and International Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations
National and international organizations for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Organizations in the United States
Deaf and hard of hearing organizations in the United States.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Publications
This article, about publications for the deaf and hard of hearing community, was actually the very first article I had done for About. Since then, it has had to
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Publications - Deafness/Hard of Hearing Archives
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Publications - This article, about publications for the deaf and hard of hearing community, was actually the very first article I had done for About. Since then, it has had to be revised multiple times as publications came to life and other...
Deaf and Hearing Children - Activities for Deaf and Hearing Children
Frequently asked questions about activities for deaf (and hearing) kids
Deaf and Hearing Family Interaction
Belliosto on the forum is asking about something that many deaf and hard of hearing people can identify with: the frustration of interacting with hearing family
Deaf and Hearing Relationships
Forum members discuss deaf and hearing relationships.
Deaf and Hearing Relationships
Forum members discuss deaf and hearing relationships.
Deaf and Hearing Relationships
Forum members discuss deaf and hearing relationships.
Deaf and Hearing Relationships
Forum members discuss deaf and hearing relationships.
Deaf and Hearing Relationships - Challenges of Relationships for Deaf and Hearing People
Forum members discuss deaf and hearing relationships.
Deaf and Music - Deaf People Learning Music - Deaf Musicians
Music can be enjoyed by and plays an important role in education for deaf people.
Deaf and Neglected
An unusual autobiographical article by a woman who ended up in foster care because her parents neglected to give her what she needed to manage her hearing loss.
Deaf and Neglected - Parents Neglecting to Treat Child's Deafness
Autobiographical story of growing up deaf and being neglected by parents.
Deaf and Seniors - Deaf Seniors of America - National Organization for Deaf Senior Citizens
Deaf Seniors of America is a growing organization, working to improve the living circumstances of deaf senior citizens.
Deaf and Trying to Salvage a Dream
An About.com visitor wrote: I am 24 years old, hearing impaired with four children. I have graduated from high school, and also graduated from a beauty college
Deaf animals, including cats and dogs
Deaf animals, including cats and dogs.
Deaf community, including religion, relationships, travel, theater, recreation, and local deaf communities
Deaf community, including religion, relationships, travel, theater, sports, recreation, and local or international deaf communities.
Deaf culture
Aspects of deaf culture, including audism, deaf of deaf, big d small d deaf, quizzes, movies, and books.
Deaf history
People, places, and events in deaf history, including Helen Keller, Thomas Gallaudet, the Deaf President Now movement, and deaf people on television.
Deaf in Alaska - Life for the Deaf Community in Alaska
What is life like for deaf and hard of hearing people in Alaska? What social services, educational and entertainment options are available to deaf and hard of hearing in Alaska?
Deaf in Australia
I've always wanted to visit this country - but the next best thing was researching Australia's deaf community. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf in Bahamas
Normaferrell asks about the Bahamas: I would like to ask some questions to Deaf who have traveled to the Bahama regions: What is the quality of life on the
Deaf in California? Don't Be a Serial ADA Litigant
The Los Angeles Times has an interesting article about a disabled man who has made a career out of suing small businesses for alleged violations of the
Deaf in Los Angeles - Los Angeles, California Deaf Community
A look at the deaf community of Los Angeles, California.
Deaf in Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee Deaf Community
A look at what the deaf community of Nashville, Tennessee, has to offer. Nashville is also one of the more affordable places to live.
Deaf in New York City - New York City Deaf Community
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community of the New York City area, and the social opportunities, social services, interpreting agencies and captioning services in the New York City area.
Deaf in One Ear, Blind in One Eye. No Social Security.
The Spokesman-Review reports on a teenager who is deaf in one ear, and blind in one eye, but can not get social security benefits. This teen has the disease
Deaf in Rochester - Deaf People in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York has one of the largest deaf populations per capita.
Deaf in Summertime
Summertime and the livin' is easy - and if you are deaf there is plenty you can do! Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deaf in Wartime - Experiences of Deaf People in War Environments
The dangers of being deaf in wartime.
Deaf in Washington, DC - Washington DC Deaf Community
The Washington, DC metro area is home to one of the largest deaf communities in the United States.
Deaf in Wyoming - Deaf Community in Wyoming
Wyoming is a sparsely populated state but still has a few things to offer interpreters, audiologists, and parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Deaf in the Army?
Sometimes I'm simply stumped by the questions I receive. Here is one: I remember reading a long time ago about a deaf army squad in the U.S. Army. I can't
Deaf in the Civil War
While doing some maintenance work on the About.com Deafness site, I stumbled across this little gem: U.S. Civil War Military Service by deaf people.
Deaf literature and fun
Deaf literature and fun, including poetry, a literary corner, books, and movies.
Deaf of Deaf
You can't be in the deaf community for long before you come across the term,
Deaf of Deaf - Definition of DoD
Definition of Deaf of Deaf (DOD).
Deaf or Hard of Hearing? What's the Difference?
In the deaf and hard of hearing community, one of the hardest questions to answer is,
Deaf people including famous deaf people
Deaf people, including famous deaf people, multicultural, deaf women, gay and lesbian, and senior citizens.
Deaf senior citizens including organizations, retirement communities, and nursing homes
Deaf senior citizens, including organizations, retirement communities, and nursing homes for mature deaf people.
Deaf studies
Deaf studies is an academic field that is growing in popularity.
Deaf with Alzheimer's
Deaf with Alzheimer's - I work in a nursing facility. Recently an deaf elderly woman was admitted. But she has advanced dementia (Alhzeimer's). Sje has
Deaf women including Helen Keller, Marlee Matlin, Deanne Bray, and Heather Whitestone
Deaf women, including Helen Keller, Marlee Matlin, Heather Whitestone, and Deanne Bray.
Deaf, Autistic Child
Came across an article today about the type of deaf child I don't read about very often: deaf and autistic. (Source: The Star-Banner, August 6, 2007)
Deaf, Autistic Young Man Succeeds in Life
Just read this article on a deaf and austistic young man who has succeeded in school and has a job. Related article on About.com: Deafness and Autism
Deaf, Disabled, or Both?
JoFire04 has posted a poll to the forum that asks if you identify yourself as deaf, disabled, or both. A couple of people have
Deaf, Drive Forklift?
Are you deaf and do you drive a forklift? If you do, I'd like to hear from you because an About visitor e-mailed me to say that he was not being allowed to
Deaf, Five Years Old, and Deprived of Language in Russia
Russia's newspaper, the Kommersant, has an article on a deaf five year old girl (Aug. 11, 2007) who is unable to communicate although she can write her name.
Deaf, No Social Security Number. Work?
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I just had a request for help from a probably illegal deaf alien. She wrote that she is deaf, and has no social security
Deaf, Not Retarded
For a long time, deaf people were frequently misdiagnosed as retarded and institutionalized, with disastrous consequences.
Deaf, Not Retarded
When I told my deaf kids that long ago, deaf people were misdiagnosed as retarded and placed in institutions, they could not believe it. Unfortunately, it is
Deaf, Traveling, No Passport Check
Make sure you are sitting down when you read Lolypup's tale of traveling from Washington, DC to Boston, Massachusetts without having his identification checked
Deaf-Blind Role Model Program in Israel
A Center for Deaf-Blind people in Israel has developed a successful program pairing children and teens with Usher Syndrome with older role models who are also
Deaf-Blindness - Being Deaf-Blind and Learning About Deaf-Blindness
What is it like to be deaf-blind, and what are some of the challenges faced by deaf-blind people, especially children?
Deaf-Friendly Family Vacations
It is not too soon to make summer plans...as CODAGirl writes:My family is trying to plan a vacation for this coming summer. I'm 24 and hearing. My sister is 13
Deaf-Hearing Blog Posts
Hearing people face challenges in interacting with deaf/hoh people, as many of these blog posts indicate. How to Help Person in Denial? Complicated
Deaf-Hearing Love Story
I just enjoyed reading this article about the Hausers,
Deaf-Hearing Marriage - Marriage Between Deaf and Hearing People
The reality of a deaf-hearing marriage.
Deaf-Hearing Relationships - Relationships Between Deaf and Hearing People
Frequently asked questions about deaf-hearing relationships.
Deaf/HOH Always Being Left Behind
Every child deserves a decent education. No matter if you are hearing, deaf, or hard of hearing. Somehow, the deaf and harding of hearing always get left
Deaf/HOH Britons at Risk?
In news reports about the shooting death of an innocent Brazilian, the British police claimed the man was challenged by the police and did not respond to
Deaf/HOH Mainstreamed Students Getting Poor Interpreters
The abstract of the article
Deaf/HOH in the Sciences
aikifrodogrr writes on the forum: I am a HOH person with progressive hearing loss in both ears. I started losing my hearing at about the age five, but it
Deaf/Hearing Love Stories
So many people have e-mailed me tales about their relationships with hearing or deaf people that I have opened a new thread on the forum just for these stories:
Deaf/Hearing Relationship Advice
...And others e-mail me asking for advice on their deaf/hearing relationships. A new forum thread has been opened for advice on deaf/hearing relationships.
Deaf/Partially Blind Need Job
Cristie writes on the forum: my sister is deaf and legally blind. She lost her hearing at 2 years old and vision at 7 yrs old. She has just finished her
Deaf? Disabled? Both?
Do Deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question.
Deaf? Disabled? Both?
Do Deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question.
Deaf? Don't Immigrate to Canada.
Deaf? Don't Immigrate to Canada.
Deaf? Killers, Go Free.
A convicted killer's convictions were overturned because of a deaf juror. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, a deaf juror was honest during the jury picking
Deaf? Sorry, You Can't Board
Discrimination tales always catch my eye, and this one certainly did. The ASC blog writes about how Thai Air Asia is refusing deaf (and blind) passengers.
Deaf? We Don't Want Your Blood.
Donating blood can be a way to earn money. However, when a deaf man who had been laid off and was in need of money went to donate blood, accompanied by his
Deaf? You Can't Teach Deaf Kids in India
Deaf? You Can't Teach Deaf Kids in India
DeafBlind Awareness Week - Increasing Awareness of DeafBlindness
Every June, one week is Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.
DeafBlind Interpreting - Interpreting for DeafBlind People
Frequently asked questions on deafblind interpreting.
DeafBlind Job Frustration
Deafblind people seem to have an especially difficult time finding employment, judging from what RockHelper2 posted on the forum. Does anyone have any
DeafBlind People
Many people are both deaf and blind. Syndromes causing deafblindness and individual deafblind people such as Helen Keller.
DeafBlind People - Assistive Technology for DeafBlind People
Deafblind people need special technologies to help them access information.
DeafPlanet.com
Now this makes me wish I had broadband..deafplanet.com sounds like a fun website for deaf kids. A hearing guy on a deaf planet? Creative and challenging.
Deafblind Awareness Week
The last week of June is devoted to recognizing a subset of the deaf and hard of hearing community: deafblind people. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deafblind Interpreting
When people are both blind and deaf, they need a special type of interpreter called a deafblind interpreter. Newsletter|Twitter|Forum
Deafblind Interpreting Standards
In Australia, they lack a national standard for deafblind interpreters, according to this LiveJournal poster. Related: Helen Keller
Deafblind Partner, Challenging Relationship
I am hearing sighted, and have been in a wonderful, loving relationship with a man who is Deafblind, for a year.. He is totally Deaf and has a tiny bit of
Deafblind People - Laura Bridgman and Julia Brace
Laura Bridgman and Julia Brace, two deafblind girls, preceded Helen Keller.
Deafblind Triplet Daughters
Profile of a family with deafblind triplet daughters.
Deafblind Triplet Daughters
Profile of a family with deafblind triplet daughters.
Deafblind Triplets
Think it is difficult to raise a deaf child? A blind child? Try both, and multiply by three. That's the life of the Hooker family.
Deafblind from Sepsis
Deafblind from Sepsis
Deafblindness - Not Able to Hear or See - Deaf-Blind
Frequently asked questions about deafblindness
Deafblindness - When People Are Both Deaf and Blind
Being introduced to deafblindness.
Deafened Bahrain Teenager
A deafened teenager in Bahrain has literally withdrawn from life after losing his hearing. Hearing aids were tried, and failed. A cochlear implant is the only
Deafened Teenagers - Teenagers Becoming Deaf from Loud Noise
Teenagers are at unnecessary risk for future hearing loss.
Deafened by the Mumps
AllAfrica.com has a nice article on a young man in Uganda who was deafened by the mumps. (The article does not say with certainty that it is Uganda). Not many
Deafened with Fibromyalgia, Denied Disability
Ljm225 was hit with a triple whammy a couple of years ago when she was diagnosed with sudden deafness, fibromyalgia, and a balance disorder. She applied for,