Last week, I finally went to an Audiologist and took multiple hearing tests and finally got a diagnosis.
I have been diagnosed with 'Congenital Hearing Loss'. The doctor told me that I was born with it, but I had completely known what it was. Being a pre-Med student, I have prior knowledge in...
Today, I'm competing against other schools to see who goes forward to state and as some of you would already infer, it's very difficult to hear the questions, especially from moderators who aren't experienced as others. So when me and my teammates ask them to repeat the question and they say no...
Today was the first day I attempted to have fun with my old friends. One of the hardest things is having them know that I have hearing problems, but they don't attempt in any way to put me at ease.
But still, I call them my friends and try to have fun. Half the time, I miss some things that...
So, I'm planning on teaching one of my friends the ASL alphabet so she can somewhat better understand me. I'm just not comfortable with speaking anymore.
I'm not really comfortable feeling like the 'disability' Kid, because I'm not. So I don't sign at school, I usually just write or type so...
It's my first day on and I already cannot wait to meet people that are just like me, and that understand me. This should be way more popular than it is and really should have a mobile application that could be downloaded.
I'm really wishing that I would've located this community the second my...
So, I am a senior in high school and has experienced a significant loss of hearing within the last six months. I'm a person who tries to find the best way to become accustomed to the new environment or find a way to adjust.
Considering the circumstances I'd say that I've somewhat conformed...