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When People with Good Intentions Fail to Acknowledge People with Disabilities
Throughout my life, I have heard people say the following: "I don't think he needs (insert accommodation). Why does he need (insert accommodation) since he is normal?" "I don't see disabilities. I see human beings." "I don't see her as a deaf person. She is just like everyone else." "You would not know he is deaf. He speaks so well. I don't see why he needs an interpreter." "I
Explanation of Why I Do Not Use 'Audism'
Before I discuss racism and ableism in an upcoming blog post, let me explain why I don't use the term audism. What is audism? Gallaudet Univerisity Library offers a few different definitions of this term: "The notion that one is superior...Show More Summary
Why Don't They Wear Hearing Aids?! What is Wrong With Them?!
One of my very young students told me that it makes her sad that the other kids in her class don't have hearing aids. She was honestly sad for them! I told her that they have lots of other things that make them unique. I describe all their different qualities and what makes each of them interesting. Show More Summary
"Adult Speak": How Adults Sounded to Me as a Hard of Hearing Child
"This is how they like to talk," I announced to my reflection. "Wa-blah-hubbity-bah-blah-froo." When I was a little girl, I would stand on a chair peering into a large mirror speaking as if I was about to have a stroke. Yes, I suppose it was a bit strange. Show More Summary
Should We Really Worry About Obama's FCC Chairperson Nomination - Wheeler ??
For past ten years, the lives of Deaf Americans got more intertwined and greatly affected by the Federal Communication Commission generally known as the F.C.C than in the past 70 years. After the existence of Video Relay Service (VRS)...Show More Summary
Fun Pre-K Hearing Aid Activity: Hello! My Name is Ear Mold, What's Your Name?
I love working with preschoolers because I get to be creative and use silly voices or faces with them. I have a four year old student who is working on identifying different parts of her personal hearing aids. We practice this sometimes when I see her. Show More Summary
I Got a New Pink Hearing Aid Ear Mold
I got a new pink ear mold. :) I like how it looks. But I have forgotten how uncomfortable it can feel to wear a new ear mold. It feels tight and my ear becomes sore after wearing it for more than a few hours. Hopefully, my ear will "break it in" soon. (e
Deaf People Can Be Bad?
Every now and then, I will use the computer in the library of a high school. Usually I am sitting next to or near high school students who are also using computers. Sometimes I turn off my hearing aid to try to drown out their incessant chatter. Recently, I sat next to a student staring at her computer screen. Show More Summary
Title Back to "Eh? What? Huh?"
I changed the title of this blog back to Eh? What? Huh?, the original title. I think I will stick with it from now on. Welcome back Eh? What? Huh? ! (e
Any Advice for this Deaf Teacher of ASL Classes for Hearing Elementary Aged Students?
Good morning! I just found your blog and read through some of your posts. Great stuff--thanks for sharing! Do you have any posts, or have any experience/information/etc on being a deaf teacher for hearing students? I'm having some issues with that in my job. Show More Summary
Advocating For Myself with a Bang!
I attended a Transition/Career Fair held by the local school district for students with disabilities. It contained several workshops and vendors with information about transitioning to college, obtaining accommodations and services, self advocacy, and assistive technology. Show More Summary
YOUR DEAF SON IS FAILING ASL 1!!!!
The text from my ex husband comes late after I already sent myself to bed. He is checking the kids grades online. I am really tired." HE'S FAILING ASL!"OK, breathe, what?, "I will inquire about his grade with him in the morning."15 years agoWe started signing with Haddy when he was a baby. Show More Summary
Horrible Tweets About Hearing Aids
I must enjoy torturing myself. I could not help but type in "hearing aids" on Twitter. Of course I had to share what I found. Some of them are so bad that they amuse me. Wow, there really does seem to be a stigma associated with hearing...Show More Summary
Ridiculous Tweets about Deaf People
I found a bunch of ridiculous and strange tweets about deaf people. I don't know if I should laugh or cry. 1 people that love coldplay. 2 people that don't know they love coldplay yet. 3 deaf people. Why do dancers make the same face...Show More Summary
Collection of Silly, Misinformed, and Bizarre Tweets about Sign Language
For fun, I typed in "sign language" in the search box of Twitter. Many tweets I found left me scratching my head and laughing hysterically. I found some real gems: I ready to start my sign language classes in the summer.It's going look like I'm throwing up gang signs lol,. Show More Summary
Yawn..... wake up and go
I quit blogging because my Deaf son entered that stage of his life where I allow him to control it. He asked me to stop.Yesterday his control decided my blog was a good thing. He wants me to share what it feels like to be Deaf in his world. Show More Summary
From NPR, "The Real Sounds of Hearing Loss"
One of the most difficult and sometimes aggravating parts of having a hearing loss is an inability to explain exactly what is wrong, why you can't hear certain things, and what certain sounds sound like to you. Through the Speak Up Librarian...Show More Summary
So You Want to Become a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Why?
I get asked sometimes by strangers I meet about how they can become teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students. They often want to know about my job and the field and what they need to do to get involved. Before I tell them aboutShow More Summary
The Problem with Bluffing or Pretending to Hear What Was Said to You
I always tell my students to try to never bluff. It is usually not a good idea to pretend you heard what was said to you. I have had too many bad and awkward experiences due to my bluffing. I'll share one embarrassing experience: Stranger at a party: "I would uhhjs js lksjhhsgg your fohjyd. Show More Summary
Leaning Forward to Listen: A Stressful and Tiring Experience
Recently, I was at a small party in someone's backyard. I sat outside at a table with five other people. Music was playing in the background. A lawn mower rumbled in the distance. A few other people were sitting and standing nearby conversing with each other. Show More Summary
- American Sign Language
- Deaf Community
- Hearing Aids
- Federal Communications Commission
- Academy of Audiology
- Cochlear Implant
- Gallaudet University
- Rear Window Captioning
- Marlee Matlin
- National Technical Institute
- Video Accessibility Act
- Extreme Makeover
- Eh What Huh
- Mike McConnell
- John Lennon
- Speak Up
- YouTube
- World Expo
- Closed Captioned
