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Acceptance Or Apathy?
Here I sit in the same situation I have been pondering for fifteen years..... when do we walk away and accept it just isn't fair? When do we dig deeper and get the rusty soapbox out? When does mama come out of hiding?I used to be a fighting tiger jumping at every chance to champion my son's cause. Show More Summary
Kelly Dougher Shares "How Not To Be a Dick to Your Deaf Friend"
Just popping in to share an amusing, enlightening and ultimately very useful article, written by Kelly Dougher for xojane.com: "How Not To Be a Dick to Your Deaf Friend." Kelly seems to be around my age and also works in a library, but...Show More Summary
Thoughts on Genetic Hearing Loss and My Son
My dad and I, on the day I was born (First off, I apologize for not blogging more recently. Pregnancy, work, school and life in general have taken up the time I used to have for this blog, but I hope to still write when I can.)I have...Show More Summary
Self Advocacy For Shy Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
I have some questions for shy and introverted deaf and hard of hearing students (and former students): What are some ways teachers can help you with becoming better at advocating for yourself at school? What bugs you about advocating...Show More Summary
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
- American Sign Language
- Deaf Community
- Hearing Aids
- Federal Communications Commission
- Academy of Audiology
- Cochlear Implants
- Gallaudet University
- Rear Window Captioning
- Marlee Matlin
- Video Accessibility Act
- National Technical Institute
- Extreme Makeover
- Eh What Huh
- Mike McConnell
- John Lennon
- Speak Up
- YouTube
- World Expo
- Harry Potter
