How Deaf Do You Need to be for a Dog?

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My wife is HoH, and we're all learning ASL so that we'll be ready for when we need it. My question to all you experts is, how bad does hearing need to be to get a service dog? I know that most of the organizations have a waiting list, so we want to get on one ASAP.

How much of a hearing loss does it take to qualify? Does the ADA have a particular limit? Does each state have its own definition, or is it just up to the Deaf person?
 
HearingHubby said:
My wife is HoH, and we're all learning ASL so that we'll be ready for when we need it. My question to all you experts is, how bad does hearing need to be to get a service dog? I know that most of the organizations have a waiting list, so we want to get on one ASAP.

How much of a hearing loss does it take to qualify? Does the ADA have a particular limit? Does each state have its own definition, or is it just up to the Deaf person?
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Check with a CRC in your state. The organizations vary by state in qualifying criteria. The ADA does not address the issue of service dogs, except in the context of access.
 
HearingHubby said:
What's a CRC?
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. It is a national certification that can be added to the LPC or LPCC through testing. They are versed in disabilities, including provision of services and accommodations, as well as mental health counseling as it applies to the specific needs of people with disabilities.
 
I don't think the issue is how deaf you need to be... it's whether you really NEED a service dog.

Do you really need a service dog?

I'm deaf. I have a lot of friends who are deaf. None of us need a service dog.
 
I would post a reply to HearingHusband, but I noted that he hasn't been here since May of this year and only posted over a two day period. I don't think it's beneficial to even answer him if he's not around and doesn't care.

And I have a hearing dog, glad I do, feel sorry for other deafs that don't have one: They don't know what they're missing!
 
pek1 said:


And I have a hearing dog, glad I do, feel sorry for other deafs that don't have one: They don't know what they're missing!
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Excuse me?!? Feel sorry for other deafs that don't have one?!? OH PLEASE!!!!!!!! Get off your high horse. We can make our own choice whether we want it or not. As for me, I'd prefer having a dog as a pet, that's that. Good for you to own your hearing dog. More power to you. But I resent the way you said that you feel sorry for deaf for not owning one.
 
InsaneMisha said:
Excuse me?!? Feel sorry for other deafs that don't have one?!? OH PLEASE!!!!!!!! Get off your high horse. We can make our own choice whether we want it or not. As for me, I'd prefer having a dog as a pet, that's that. Good for you to own your hearing dog. More power to you. But I resent the way you said that you feel sorry for deaf for not owning one.
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That's your prerogative. You don't need to be excused. :D
 
If you have hearing loss, you are edible to have a service dog.

2007 law passed, no need for paperwork to prove your dog is a service dog.

All you need is your audiology to prove that you're deaf and the law will take it from there. Enjoy your future service dog.

PS. Having a service dog saves my butt. Money issue and Fire issue.
 
I was told I don't qualify for a dog since I live with 4 other people in the house and they could easily help me. That's not entirely true, but that was the decision I was handed. I would like to not be dependant on my family to have to go to store with me or other things. I know my kids would like to not have to be the ones to be my ears all the time. My other problem is, I live in a 16x80 mobile home with 5 people and 2 cats. Don't think there would be enough room. Maybe I will check again later if we move to Kentucky. Hubby may get a job change with transfer. Won't be for 2 years though. I'll be glad to leave Missouri. I really miss Florida, but not enough to go back. Too expensive in WPB.
 
misha, I think pek is referring to one's offensive post here. so, I too, feel sorry for people who think service dogs are useless.
 
in Canada I believe it's 55db in the "better" ear to qualify for obtaining a hearing dog via a company/provider. You can of course train your own and have them certified ... in which case the level of hearing loss doesn't matter.
 
pek1 said:

And I have a hearing dog, glad I do, feel sorry for other deafs that don't have one: They don't know what they're missing!
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What you beleive service dog help you everything is your prerogative. I respect you for that but where is your respect on us?

What I beleive in is my prerogative:

I don't need a service dog to help me to hear because I have technology to help me to hear...

I don't need a service dog to boost my self-esteem as well because I have a good self-esteem and can do anything.

I don't need a service dog to interpret for me what the people says because I have an interpreter.

I don't need a service dog to help me to watch the traffic, etc because I have eyes and can deal everything myself.

I don't need a service dog to tell me something because my pets can do.

I don't need a service dog to help me to write or phone for me because I have techologny is email, fax, etc.

That's my prerogative.
 
Liebling:-))) said:
What you beleive service dog help you everything is your prerogative. I respect you for that but where is your respect on us?

What I beleive in is my prerogative:

I don't need a service dog to help me to hear because I have technology to help me to hear...

I don't need a service dog to boost my self-esteem as well because I have a good self-esteem and can do anything.

I don't need a service dog to interpret for me what the people says because I have an interpreter.

I don't need a service dog to help me to watch the traffic, etc because I have eyes and can deal everything myself.

I don't need a service dog to tell me something because my pets can do.

I don't need a service dog to help me to write or phone for me because I have techologny is email, fax, etc.

That's my prerogative.
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What about dealing with gas leak, police pounding on your door, and protection?
 
imdeafsowhat said:
What about dealing with gas leak, police pounding on your door, and protection?
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Liebling may have a different answer from mine.

I can tell you this:

You do not to have a hearing dog for it. Some of my Deaf friends depends on their pet dogs to respond those kinds of commotions. I remember a few of my friends said, "Why do I need a hearing dog? I have my pet dog so I can depend on it for their attention to any strange odds."
 
Royale said:
Liebling may have a different answer from mine.

I can tell you this:

You do not to have a hearing dog for it. Some of my Deaf friends depends on their pet dogs to respond those kinds of commotions. I remember a few of my friends said, "Why do I need a hearing dog? I have my pet dog so I can depend on it for their attention to any strange odds."
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If he said that, that clearly shows it is a service dog because the dog is serving its master.
 
everyone needs to remember this, certificated is TO allow transport with its master any way anywhere and, for free of charge.

sure it's either a pet or a service pet - both (attitudes, behaviors, characters and expectations) are the same.

period.
 
Liebling:-))) said:
What you beleive service dog help you everything is your prerogative. I respect you for that but where is your respect on us?

What I beleive in is my prerogative:

I don't need a service dog to help me to hear because I have technology to help me to hear...

I don't need a service dog to boost my self-esteem as well because I have a good self-esteem and can do anything.

I don't need a service dog to interpret for me what the people says because I have an interpreter.

I don't need a service dog to help me to watch the traffic, etc because I have eyes and can deal everything myself.

I don't need a service dog to tell me something because my pets can do.

I don't need a service dog to help me to write or phone for me because I have techologny is email, fax, etc.

That's my prerogative.
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I agree. :werd:
 
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