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Hey, I am looking for another Deaf person to build a friendship with! Here is a little bit about me: I am 20 year old female college student, studying for graphic design and possibly to get my dog training certification. I am Deaf, use sign and voice because I was raised oral and I'm the...

My engine light came on, and went of and on when I start my car. My dad told me not to worry and my Boyfriend is going to take it in to get looked at when he gets home next week. My concern is if my car ever breaks down on the side of the road--what would I do? I have AAA, but cant call them...

Hey guys! Ive been away from AD for awhile, while I did my first semester of college--but im back now! Anyways, Some know Im dating a hearing guy who is really great. We have been together for some time now. He is learning sign, and Im trying to help but its really really slow. I have...

So most of you know Im against my implant and would like to have it taken out. I do not use it. For past weeks though, it has been ringing. Is this normal to ring without even having the external piece on? It is bothering me. Is it possible to have the Dr. shut down the internal...

So I called Dr. office today and they lost my appointment. After spending 23 minutes on relay I finally got my appointment back for Oct. 4th. I told them at that time I need an interpreter and she went on and on about how they do not provide them. I told her it was the law and she hung up...

Until I goto a new CI Doctor to discuss removing the implant. I am excited and nervous!

So tomorrow is my 11 month being with my Boyfriend. I love him a lot! I bought him books, stickers, and showed him diffrent websites to learn sign but just dont feel like he is doing it. It makes me feel bad. He tells me he is learning but its just too slow so my question, how do motivate him to...

so for the people who remeber the post about all the problems Ive been having since implant and my desire to explant--today I went to the Audiologist again (I go often lol) I got new ear molds (clear with blue sparkles YAY!), they tried to adjust the implant for the hell of it but were unable to...

Has anyone done it? I have thought about it for awhile...I was implanted at 14 (almost 15) and since have had really bad vertigo attacks along with other symptoms. Ive been to many Doctors since, and have had many test done--EEG and CAT scan came back "incinclusive" because of the implant. Ive...

how do you feel about it? I am thinking about buying one next weekend to help take notes in college, and also for portable relay calls. It seems really cool!

So I called the doctor (relay) and told them I need an interpreter at my appointment, I called like 3 weeks in advance and the told me NO PROBLEM and that they made note of it. I asked if I needed to call back to remind them and they said NO. So I show up for my appointment today, and tell them...

What cool color or design Hearing aid do you have? They have so many cool colors and prints now! I have a neon orange hearing aid that lights up :P Thinking about getting blue ear molds! What color/pattern Hearing aid do you have?

This morning when I was walking my dog I spotted two huge beautiful Swans by the lake! I ran back to put dog in the apartment and grab my camera to shoot a few pictures since its not an everyday thing! :D

I love chatting with everyone but would like to find some people around my age to chat with too :wave: I am 19, Profoundly Deaf and live in Florida :D I would say "young adults" is age 18-25

For the other Deafies: Would you rather date another Deaf person or a hearing person? For the Hearing people: Why do you choose to date a Deaf Person? I am Deaf, Ive dated two Deaf guys but all others were hearing. I see many advantage to dating a Deaf guy but also many to date a...

So ill be starting college (part time) in Fall, I already spoke to the college Disability Support Services a number of times. I am not happy with them. First few times I went they told me I will get all my services, and that a terp will not be a problem since they had them before for other Deaf...

Years ago I had a VP from Sorenson--from packing and moving it broke and not sure where my mom has it--nor does she. I live on my own now and after awhile it bothers my boyfriend to place my calls for me. ANYWAYS--I am looking for a new VP. I would like something portable since I am in...

I have implant on right side, I was implanted at age 15. I have both cochlear and nerve damage related hearing loss. So even know I have the implant, it doesn't work well at all and I depend on lip reading. I do sign and prefer to, I consider myself Deaf--Even with the implant. I know there...

I am located in West Palm, would love to meet other Deafies in the area, or south Florida! Can plan fun events and stuff! :D

I am in a relationship with a wonderful guy. I am Deaf, have a CI in my right ear but is FAR from perfect since I had Cochlea AND nerve related hearing loss. It is a lot of work to "hear" and often struggle. I rely on lip reading, which as you guys know is also not perfect and a lot of work plus...