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Old 08-12-2007, 07:12 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cloggy View Post
If USA had the same approach as Sweden, deaf community would still look at it from their own angle....
Main difference between Sweden and USA is how healthcare is set up... That makes the difference, and makes it possible for such a high percentage of deaf children with (bi-lateral) CI....
Same for Norway....
Is Norway quite similar to Sweden in its approach? I mean, did you and your wife learn sign of your own volition once you discovered Lotte was deaf or did you get a lot of support from the government to do that?
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