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		<title>Hearing Impaired Doesn&#8217;t Mean Heart Impaired</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dealing with hearing loss, whether it is moderate or severe, is trying and difficult for the people who suffer from it. In addition to dealing with the physical impact, they also have to face the emotional burden. Sometimes, others assume that because these individuals cannot hear, they are not able to establish emotional connections. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dealing with hearing loss, whether it is moderate or severe, is trying and difficult for the people who suffer from it. In addition to dealing with the physical impact, they also have to face the emotional burden. Sometimes, others assume that because these individuals cannot hear, they are not able to establish emotional connections. This terrible assumption is just not true!</p>
<p>People who are hearing impaired are still able to communicate with the world. First of all, not all of them are entirely deaf, so they are able to hear with the help of a device and speak<span id="more-32"></span> to other people.You can find a quick rundown <a href='http://sheslosingit.net/2013/03/08/my-new-hero/'>here</a> Secondly, do you conduct all of your communications with words? Nonverbal communication is so crucial to our existence, and people are still able to write letters, text messages and so forth to one another. </p>
<p>Through American Sign Language and plenty of new technologies that are constantly coming out, these individuals are able to effectively communicate with the world around them. In their own ways, they show love, caring, affection, attention and honesty. You do not need words to convey these feelings that are a major part of the universal human experience and the daily lives of people all over the world. </p>
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		<title>Yes, I&#8217;m Deaf! Yes, I&#8217;m Can Talk!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lots of people have some pretty steep and, often times, incorrect preconceived notions about the deaf and those suffering from severe hearing loss. Lots of people see others signing or wearing hearing aids and they often think that communication about anything &#8211; television, the weather, kinds of cars, Bounce Energy Stockholm, ANYTHING &#8211; is out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lots of people have some pretty steep and, often times, incorrect preconceived notions about the deaf and those suffering from severe hearing loss. Lots of people see others signing or wearing hearing aids and they often think that communication about anything &#8211; television, the weather, kinds of cars, <a href="http://www.shopelectricityratestexas.com/bounce-electric-rates/Texas/S/Stockholm/">Bounce Energy Stockholm</a>, ANYTHING &#8211; is out of the question. Or, worse, they will think they can communicate to this person simply by screaming at them and all this serves to accomplish is offending a total stranger before you have even gotten to know them.</p>
<p>For starters, it&#8217;s important to remember that not every person who is deaf or suffering from hearing loss was born that way. Many of them who have recently come into contact with this situation still remember how to speak and can hold their own well enough in a conversation. You don&#8217;t always need to know how to sign either when you address someone who is hearing impaired and often times, as long as you speak clearly and articulate your words, they can read your lips. Writing implements can help in this, too, as can gestures. One of the most important things to remember, however, is that when you use an interpreter you need to remember who you are actually talking to. Don&#8217;t face the interpreter while you speak with someone who is hearing impaired. You are having a talk with this individual, not the interpreter &#8211; the interpreter is simply conveying what you are saying so that the deaf and hearing impaired can understand.</p>
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		<title>When Hands Talk The Deaf Can Hear</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearing is something that many people take for granted. However, there are millions of people who were either born deaf or have lost their hearing due to an illness or injury. Statistics have shown that over one in a thousand people are totally deaf. Sadly, those people never get to experience the sound of laughter [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hearing is something that many people take for granted. However, there are millions of people who were either born deaf or have lost their hearing due to an illness or injury. Statistics have shown that over one in a thousand people are totally deaf. Sadly, those people never get to experience the sound of laughter or music. However, the invention of sign language has allowed the deaf people to &#8220;hear&#8221; by observing the movement of hands.</p>
<p>Sign<span id="more-30"></span> language is nothing new; it has been around for several centuries.Confused? <a href='http://funnyoldlife.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/my-song/'>Here</a> &#8216;s  a little help .  It was invented back in the sixteenth century by a man named Geronomino Cardano. Cardano also wrote one of the first books for deaf people that taught them how to learn the alphabet using their hands. Sign language does wonderful things for deaf people. Many deaf people are able to successfully hold down careers because they are able to communicate by using sign language.</p>
<p>Additionally, there are many deaf people who are wives, husbands and parents. They are able to communicate important messages to their loved ones because of sign language. Being born without hearing or losing one&#8217;s hearing can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, being able to communicate by talking with one&#8217;s hands makes it a-lot easier.</p>
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		<title>I Wish I Could Hear You</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2011/06/28/i-wish-i-could-hear-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine being able to hear soft music or speech only with assitive listening devices or not at all. This is a reality for people born without the ability to hear or develop deafness or hearing loss of various degrees due to other circumstances. This number is difficult to calculate due to the vague definition for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine being able to hear soft music or speech only with assitive listening devices or not at all. This is a reality for people born without the ability to hear or develop deafness or hearing loss of various degrees due to other circumstances. This number is difficult to calculate due to the vague definition for the term but some put the number between 5 and 40 million.</p>
<p>While some may see deafness negatively, the deaf community have wholeheartedly embraced the difference and formed a unique lifestyle and culture all<span id="more-28"></span> their own. The deaf culture prides itself in its rich heritage and recognizes its ability to overcome adversity as individuals and as a group. The complexity of the culture can be seen in art and theatre using ASL and deafness themes, as well as poems about hearing loss and experiences in a hearing world. Deaf youth easily find role models in such events as The Miss Deaf America Pageant started in 1972 and the Deaflympic Games making its appearance in 1924. And, if you&#8217;re looking for love, the deaf community also has its own online dating sites.</p>
<p>The deaf community is united by values, shared experiences, pride and a common language.</p>
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		<title>I Can&#8217;t Hear You Can You Here Me?</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2011/06/22/i-cant-hear-you-can-you-here-me/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine for a moment a world without sound &#8211; a silent world. Imagine not being able to talk to a person in another room, or call a friend on the phone, or a mother not hearing her baby&#8217;s cry. People who are deaf live in this world of silence. They have no ability to detect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine for a moment a world without sound &#8211; a silent world. Imagine not being able to talk to a person in another room, or call a friend on the phone, or a mother not hearing her baby&#8217;s cry. People who are deaf live in this world of silence. They have no ability to detect sound.</p>
<p>Specifically, the word deafness is a total lack of hearing or a loss of most of the sense of hearing. Deaf people are born without the ability to hear because one or more parts of the ear did not function properly; and because<span id="more-27"></span> we copy the sounds we hear some are also unable to speak clearly. </p>
<p>Despite this fact, being deaf no longer has the stigma attached to it as it once did because of the use of hearing aids, education, sign language and also lip reading. With such a wide range of products and services available the hearing impaired are more independent and secure.</p>
<p>There are deaf organizations that provide services to hundreds of people nationwide. Their services often include rehab,individual support,family counseling,referrals and other additional services. </p>
<p>On the whole, hearing impaired people of all ages and backgrounds are enjoying exciting, productive lifestyles.</p>
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		<title>Helping Your Hearing-Impaired Child Cope</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2011/06/10/helping-your-hearing-impaired-child-cope/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re a kid with a hearing issue, nothing&#8217;s worse than being teased. If your child has hearing issues, talk to them about how to deal with bullies. Here are a few of the best lessons to teach your hearing-impaired child:No One is Perfect: From the kid with freckles to the one with the broken [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you&#8217;re a kid with a hearing issue, nothing&#8217;s worse than being teased. If your child has hearing issues, talk to them about how to deal with bullies. Here are a few of the best lessons to teach your hearing-impaired child:<br />No One is Perfect: From the kid with freckles to the one with the broken arm, no one is perfect. If your child finds being deaf alienating try to strike up friendships with other mothers and talk to them about your situations. One on one playdates can sometimes be less<span id="more-26"></span> intimidating than the playground.<br />Hearing Aids Help: If your child complains that everyone makes fun of their hearing device, take them to a specialist to see if there&#8217;s something better out there. <a href="http://hearingaids.miracle-ear.com/">Miracle Ear</a> makes some really great and nearly invisible hearing aids that are perfect for kids on the move.<br />Talking Eases the Pain: As long as your child feels comfortable, tell them to talk to their class about what it means to be hearing impaired. Work with the teacher to come up with an outline and leave time at the end for the other children to ask questions.</p>
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		<title>Deaf-accessible movie theaters</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2010/10/31/deaf-accessible-movie-theaters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New technology is making it easier than ever for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enjoy movies. Well, not all of it is actually new. The movie The Jackal in 1997 made use of Motion Picture Access (MoPix) technology, which displays three lines of reversed captions on a display in the back of the theater and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New technology is making it easier than ever for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enjoy movies. Well, not all of it is actually new. The movie <em>The Jackal </em>in 1997 made use of <a href="http://ncam.wgbh.org/mopix/">Motion Picture Access (MoPix)</a> technology, which displays three lines of reversed captions on a display in the back of the theater and projects it on reflective panels mounted in cupholders. Recently in Massachussetts, theaters with ten or more screens were required to have at least two outfitted with MoPix. The technology also aids blind movie-goers with a descriptive video technology that describes the scenes of the film.<span id="more-11"></span>A new iPhone app is also making it easier for deaf moviegoers to find accessible cinemas. The CaptionFish app uses GPS to find theaters din the area with deaf-accessible screens. The app is also designed to show trailers of upcoming movies with accompanying captions, although some people are having trouble accessing this feature. The app can also get you the address and phone number for any local theater in your area.The time is coming when deaf viewers will be able to easily find the movies they want to see. Until then, these new technologies are a step in the right direction.</p>
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		<title>Smoke alarms for the hard-of-hearing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Smoke Alarms]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that hearing people don&#8217;t often consider is the difficulties deaf people face with traditional smoke alarms. These devices, which generate a high-pitched sound in the presence of smoke, will not do much good to someone sleeping who is hard of hearing. New alarms are being designed with this in mind, and the Indiana [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that hearing people don&#8217;t often consider is the difficulties deaf people face with traditional smoke alarms. These devices, which generate a high-pitched sound in the presence of smoke, will not do much good to someone sleeping who is hard of hearing. New alarms are being designed with this in mind, and the Indiana State Fire Marshal&#8217;s Office is distributing 1,200 of them for free.The new alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers, which collectively provide insurance that the alarm will be noticed while the individual is both sleeping and awake. It&#8217;s also important that every individual, whether deaf or hearing, regularly practice their escape plans. Deaf individuals should inform their local fire department about their special needs and make sure that they have a system set up which will quickly alert the department in the case of emergency.</p>
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		<title>National Technical Institute for the Deaf</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2010/10/24/national-technical-institute-for-the-deaf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a college, students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can make the decision to go to a predominantly deaf college or enroll in special programs at another school. For those that choose the first option, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the most popular choices. Located in Rochester, New York [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When choosing a college, students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can make the decision to go to a predominantly deaf college or enroll in special programs at another school. For those that choose the first option, the <a href="http://www.ntid.rit.edu/">National Technical Institute for the Deaf</a> is one of the most popular choices. Located in Rochester, New York in the Rochester Institute of Technology, the school currently has 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 12,000 hearing students attend courses at other schools in RIT.This melding of environments, which allows students to interact with both deaf and hearing peers, all takes place within a protected suburban locale. The Institute was founded in 1965 and selected RIT the next year from a number of attractive locations. The combination of RIT&#8217;s recent move to a new campus and the progressive views of Rochester businessmen helped finalize the decision.<span id="more-7"></span>Historically, NTID&#8217;s highest enrollment was in the mid-1980s, when students from the 1960s &#8220;rubella bulge&#8221; reached college age, resulting in enrollment of 1,358 students in 1984. 2008 enrollment was even higher, though, with a student body of 1,450. Students can choose from almost any major offered at RITover 200 programs in all. Student-teacher interaction is enhanced with the use of FM loop systems, real-time captionists, TTY pay phones, and of course sign-language-using teachers and staff members.Unlike traditional schools, NTID operates on a quarter system, so students don&#8217;t have to wait long before beginning their educational career. Classes start every September, December, March, and May.</p>
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		<title>American sign language artists</title>
		<link>http://www.heydeafkid.com/2010/10/19/american-sign-language-artists/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Literature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Those familiar with deaf culture know that deafness is not an obstacle to creativity. Many artists within the deaf community use sign language and symbolism to convey their experiences and views. A segment of these works, known as American Sign Language literature, refers specifically to stories, poetry, plays, and songs created in ASL.Video recording technology [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those familiar with deaf culture know that deafness is not an obstacle to creativity. Many artists within the deaf community use sign language and symbolism to convey their experiences and views. A segment of these works, known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Sign_Language_literature">American Sign Language literature</a>, refers specifically to stories, poetry, plays, and songs created in ASL.Video recording technology has made it possible for people from all cultures to view a particular &#8220;telling&#8221; over and over again. Today, deaf poets are also using SignWriting to record their worksusing typed symbols to represent the hand movements and shapes of ASL. Live performances take place at festivals held at Gallaudet University and Deaf West Theater. The names of Peter Cook, Ella Mae Lentz, Trix Bruce, Patrick Graybill, and Debbie Rennie are well known among practitioners of the form, as is that of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Valli">Clayton Valli.</a><span id="more-5"></span>Valli was inspired by poets like Robert Frost who often made use of nature imagery. They are enriched by the use of visual repetition of hand movements and facial expression. On Youtube, you can find many videos of Valli himself, as well as other artists retelling his poems and stories. In addition to performing, Valli taught Linguistics at Gallaudet University and co-authored important ASL works such as <em>Introduction to the Linguistics of American Sign Language </em>and <em>The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language</em>.</p>
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