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  1. OpheliaSpeaks

    Help me win wheelchair van! <1 minute of time!

    Thanks!! Hard to compete with the cute kids who need the van too. ;-)
  2. OpheliaSpeaks

    Help me win wheelchair van! <1 minute of time!

    I have a progressive genetic disorder called mitochondrial disease, which is how I lost my hearing. It has made getting around more difficult recently and I am participating in a contest to win a wheelchair accessible vehicle. To enter the contest, I put together a witty, two-minute film...
  3. OpheliaSpeaks

    ASL games for child

    Does anyone have suggestions for a 3-4 year old for teaching ASL? I am looking for more suggestions. She likes to move around and be active, and is difficult to engage in more sedentary activities. Thanks :)
  4. OpheliaSpeaks

    Late deafened and need help!

    LOL. I am getting a service dog, but it is still in training. :-)
  5. OpheliaSpeaks

    Late deafened and need help!

    Till now I have been living in a small apartment. In a few months, I am moving into a house with several rooms. I need a visual alert system for my VP, for the doorbell, etc. Preferably so I can know when these things are ringing from different rooms. What do recommend? Who installs it? I...
  6. OpheliaSpeaks

    "only have eyes for you"

    Is there a popular slang or idiom in ASL to express "I only have eyes for you"? It's used in English to mean "deeply in love". I feel like I may have learned something along the way, but can't remember. Not often I use that phrase. :lol:...Any ideas?
  7. OpheliaSpeaks

    Students Looking for ASL buddies

    My Skype name is opheliaspeaks. I'm on frequently and ready to chat! ETA: I'm late deafened and pretty fluent in ASL. I tutor occasionally. :-)
  8. OpheliaSpeaks

    a necklace i designed is in a contest

    Voting ends at 11:59EST tonight. I will get an email tomorrow if I am one of the top five!!
  9. OpheliaSpeaks

    a necklace i designed is in a contest

    WOW! Thank you so much everyone! I am so happy you like it! The original sold for $65, but I wouldn't be adverse to designing another. The beads are Swarovski crystal and handmade glass which is why it is so expensive.
  10. OpheliaSpeaks

    a necklace i designed is in a contest

    I designed a necklace for a contest. If you feel motivated, you can vote for my design. Voting ends today, and if I am in the top 5, I will get a gift card to Artbeads to buy more beads. You don't have to register or anything. Just click the green "vote now" button. :ty: for your support...
  11. OpheliaSpeaks

    HOH interpreters?

    I wanted to pursue interpreting. I am HOH, but have a fluctuating loss due to a neurological disorder. The problem is that my hearing can fluctuate at any time. I thought I would be ok in 1-on-1 environments, but we were discovering I was misunderstanding what was going on in my OWN appts. I...
  12. OpheliaSpeaks

    Need input from anybody with an ABI

    I have a friend with an ABI. What do you want to know about it? I'm sure she'd chat with you if you wanted.
  13. OpheliaSpeaks

    DOJ posts new definition of service animal

    I think the best way to combat the "fakers" is to educate the masses. Education is truly lacking in this area of disability law which is why so many legit teams have access issues. Store owners don't know their rights. They CAN exclude a dog if it is defecating in the aisles, barking, being...
  14. OpheliaSpeaks

    Hearing Dogs

    I replied to your message. How old is your daughter? You'll be adding TWO service dogs to your house at the same time? Personally, I'm not a huge advocate of service dogs for children under the age of 16.
  15. OpheliaSpeaks

    Hearing Dogs

    Visit Service Dog Central (Service Dog Central | Your ultimate source for service dog information) Service Dog Central Community - Index if you're considering a service dog. There's a lot of great information and a fantastic community over there. I am on the forum and you'll receive a warm...
  16. OpheliaSpeaks

    DOJ posts new definition of service animal

    Yes, someone who has the advanced knowledge and skills could train their own guide dog. I have known a few who have done it. One woman's vision started declining too rapidly and she gave up and applied to an agency. A guide dog requires very advanced training. It is considered to be the hardest...
  17. OpheliaSpeaks

    DOJ posts new definition of service animal

    It's not just about the task and work training, it's about the public access training. A well-trained pet does not belong in public places such as the mall, restaurants, etc. Service dogs are exposed to things and environments that dogs just aren't naturally inclined to be exposed to on a daily...
  18. OpheliaSpeaks

    DOJ posts new definition of service animal

    Disabled and elderly individuals who may benefit from the companionship of a pet, are permitted Emotional Support Animals in residential housing where the Fair Housing Act is implemented. The ADA does not and never has applied to housing situations. It is the Fair Housing Administration Act...
  19. OpheliaSpeaks

    Cell phones for video conferencing/VRS

    My apologies if this has been discussed on a different thread. I have heard that the new iPhone4 and Evo phones allow VRS. Are there any other phones that would be able to handle VRS? If anyone is using VRS on a phone now, how is it working for you? I'd love to have VRS terp services on...
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