By JenLeoraPosted on We are Deaf and use American Sign Language in our house so communication should not be an issue. And yet it is. The reason? WE HAVE CHILDREN. Those of you with children already get my drift. Those of you without children and/or ...
By JenLeoraPosted on It never fails. The moment you look away from a group of hearing folk is when they start asking you questions. Of course, when you turn back, they are all waiting for an answer. Do you: A. Scream ...
By JenLeoraPosted on Getting a Deaf person's attention may not seem clear cut to people unfamiliar. These are the accepted tactics to say, “Hey look over here”. How to get a Deaf person's attention can throw people for a loop. Those ...
By JenLeoraPosted on You're supposed to take good care of hearing aids, right? A technological marvel, they are and.. expensive. But, they're vulnerable! Here's some common places that they're used or stored but are potential pitfalls that can mean disaster ...
By JenLeoraPosted on Signs you're in a Deaf house can be subtle. Some are not. Deaf people have their own unique ways or running a household - learn the signs! Deaf people can spot the signs of another Deaf household instantly. ...
By JenLeoraPosted on The recent post 17 Names for Deaf is hereby amended. After some amazing feedback and discussion, here are EVEN MORE names that people use to describe the experience that is deaf and hard of hearing: Pre-lingually deaf This ...