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Someone made a complaint about some, probably me, about not bowing heads, closing eyes, in a state/city funded senior center. They probably think its disrespect not bowing heads. I have a choice, lets vote: ---------------------------------------- 1- bow heads and not understand what's being...

Some are fired for refusing to be dishonest putting customers first instead of the dollar. Does anyone know about such greedy practices? They even replace audiologists with newbies still under training who are told to click auto-adjust and tell them thats all you'll get and its impossible you...

I've talked to a few audiologist who were fired for refusing to do some sort of daily report on how or why they sold or didn't sell hearing aids. How does those reporting work? In what way does the "meet the criteria" get reported to meet the amount of sales goal? Note: to meet the sales goal is...

That accusation came out of the blue cause I didn't say anything about where I got my hearing aids AT ALL . I wanted service near me cause I can't travel far to my hearing aid dealer. Perhaps that audio (was my former audio) thought I was too HoH (severe-profound, no profound nor...

I watched a few deaf videos and some answer questions that were asked. You can google "10 things you shouldn't say to a deaf person". What do people say to you?

I saw somewhere on TV that a mask may be removed for those who lipread. I'm looking for the law that states that.

I filled out the low income forms and went to my dentist appointment. Everything was smooth till the end. I went to establish myself as a patient with a tooth pain. The hygienist took xrays of my teeth. The hygienist bumped my new glasses and I was told to be still. The xray tube stayed...

I was collecting my plate of food at a senior center and moved on to get napkins and straws. suddenly a bag of fruits, mayonnaise and mustered packets landed beside my tray with a loud boom, hitting my hand and tray. I turned to the server and told her twice never throw food at me again. the...

Would it be worth upgrading?

I lipread but would like to learn ASL if I can

senior center is a place where 60 or older goes to eat lunch provided by a county/state. they also provide trips, classes, and other things like games , quilting and art. each month they celebrate birthdays to those with birthdays of that month. they do some nice things like serve you lunch...

Like a senior center hiring an interpreter for me as a deaf person during events. I would think the fees would be different for the state or county.

need recommendations on shopping for a new hearing aid

--reasonable commendations - case by case bases---??? Here is my case. I go to a senior center but never do well with hearing others (profound hearing loss - rather use, "deaf") and staff that makes announcements and answer questions. One day-a staff told me it was mandatory to come to...

I'm interested in getting a hearing dog or dog for the deaf in the Atlanta area. I have no clue where to begin. Please give me some suggestions regarding in getting a hearing dog. Thanks

I did, once, order Hearing aid batteries online and found them to be a year older than the ones you buy at an an audiologist office. Is there an on-line battery shop that would sell fresher batteries?

I'm wondering if the Democrats or the Republicans supports the deaf culture. I'm asking who did a good thing for the deaf regarding Social Security and it's benefits and ADA. Who supports better than the other? Is there anything in Obama's new healtcare plan that will benefit the deaf culture?

Reading articles at the Social Security website is quite large. I have so many options and each option calls for a different treatments. I have so many questions and not sure what I can do and can't do. How do you guys go about finding an expert to advise you on SSi and SSDI? Perhaps a layer can...

I 'm wondering about the politics of Obama on disabilities. I've read that Obama did something good for the disabilities and wonder what they were. Can anyone list comparisons on disabilities between McCain and Obama? Would have McCain done better on the politics of disabilities than Obama or...

Unemployment rules are mighty confusing. I can draw unemployment if I'm physically and mentally able. The Social security office tells me to draw unemployment first and live off that and then come see us to file for disability. If I draw unemployment, then that will tell the social security...