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FaeryNuff · 05-04-2008, 12:53 PM

I just discovered this site today. I've been reading here and there and thought I'd introduce myself.

My name is Rhonda and I live in Georgia. I have a mild/moderate form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I haven't broken any bones since I was 12, so I guess I've gotten better about staying upright

I started losing my hearing when I was about 5 years old. It was a gradual thing and I got my first hearing aid when I was 7. I'm 39 now and its looking like its time to get a new one.

As for my loss now, to my understanding, I have about a 90% loss in my left ear and 100% in my right ear. Without my hearing aid I am legally deaf (whatever that means). I can hear a gunshot with my aid out but its more like a clap. With my aid I function fairly well. I can hear music and speech but I don't always understand what people are saying, and I can't watch tv without captions. I rely heavily on lip reading so if someone turns away from me while talking....anything they say after that is lost

I'm planning to take a sign language class this summer. I should have done it long ago, but better late than never!

I am on SSI and have Medicaid, but to my knowledge in Georgia, Medicaid won't pay for hearing aids or ear molds, so if anyone can give me some advice on where to get a good quality hearing aid at a reasonable price I would be much obliged

Pepsi · 05-04-2008, 04:52 PM

Hi and

to AD. You can learn a lot from this site, I know I did.

Ozzie · 05-04-2008, 05:51 PM

Hello and

to AD! You will find lots of topics of interests and help on AD. Enjoy!

Brian · 05-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Welcome to AllDeaf.com, FaeryNuff.

Since you are in Georgia, you may want to get in contact with Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired (GACHI) in Decatur with branch offices all over Georgia. I have heard of several cases where Lion Clubs help people to get hearing aids at no charge, you may want to contact the local chapter about it.

Good luck.

shel90 · 05-04-2008, 07:10 PM

to AD!!

***Chase*** · 05-05-2008, 11:05 AM

Welcome, many join here just for the good advice and information. There are lots of micro-experts here. Enjoy.

jillio · 05-05-2008, 12:05 PM

Weclome to AllDeaf.

TweetyBird · 05-05-2008, 12:33 PM

here and enjoy AD!

FaeryNuff · 05-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome, I feel at home already

I'll check into Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, I've been doing some reading and I'm finding out about all kinds of things I didn't even know existed! Ear hooks? I never knew!

Thanks all

Phillips · 05-05-2008, 09:38 PM

Hello

Bebonang · 05-05-2008, 11:04 PM

to AllDeaf forum. I am glad you are finding out new information about hearing aids from one of the ADers. I hope you enjoy reading and posting all the threads here. Have fun with us. See you around.

lilylover72 · 05-06-2008, 11:51 AM

Hi, Welcome to alldeaf and Enjoy!

avwdng29 · 05-06-2008, 10:52 PM

Welcome!!!:-)

NorCal20 · 05-07-2008, 08:05 AM

welcome to here-

05-04-2008, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
FaeryNuff Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Hey Y'all I just discovered this site today. I've been reading here and there and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Rhonda and I live in Georgia. I have a mild/moderate form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I haven't broken any bones since I was 12, so I guess I've gotten better about staying upright I started losing my hearing when I was about 5 years old. It was a gradual thing and I got my first hearing aid when I was 7. I'm 39 now and its looking like its time to get a new one. As for my loss now, to my understanding, I have about a 90% loss in my left ear and 100% in my right ear. Without my hearing aid I am legally deaf (whatever that means). I can hear a gunshot with my aid out but its more like a clap. With my aid I function fairly well. I can hear music and speech but I don't always understand what people are saying, and I can't watch tv without captions. I rely heavily on lip reading so if someone turns away from me while talking....anything they say after that is lost I'm planning to take a sign language class this summer. I should have done it long ago, but better late than never! I am on SSI and have Medicaid, but to my knowledge in Georgia, Medicaid won't pay for hearing aids or ear molds, so if anyone can give me some advice on where to get a good quality hearing aid at a reasonable price I would be much obliged

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Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,918	Welcome to AllDeaf.com, FaeryNuff. Since you are in Georgia, you may want to get in contact with Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired (GACHI) in Decatur with branch offices all over Georgia. I have heard of several cases where Lion Clubs help people to get hearing aids at no charge, you may want to contact the local chapter about it. Good luck. __________________ -Brian

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