Secretblend

I just wait till someone walks by or if nobody does in a min or two.. I push button and as soon as I hear someone talk.. (but don't understand ) I say send someone out to take my order please.

Works for me.

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deafbajagal

That's usually what I do except I don't say anything after the button. Awkward, though. Darn those good slushes at Happy Hour prices. Lol

deafskeptic

When I wore HAs, I couldn't tell the difference between the sound of rain pelting the brick street in Richmond Va (Monument Ave in the Fan section of Richmond) and the crackling of fire in the fire place.

When I first got my CI, I couldn't hear the difference between a downpour and running water in the apt so I was quite concerned that I was flooding my apt as a result.

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deafbajagal

Interesting! Must've been quite an experience!

Dixie

Yeah, I was looking at d/hh carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and the prices where just through the roof. All I need is the strobe light to get my attention. Is there a way I could rig a standard one to also flash a strobe as well??

Also those CapTel phones look expensive - the site just says pricing varies by state.

However the SonicBoom alarms are well within my price range. I may order one this week as I've found myself sleeping through my alarms this week.

I'm not officially on my own yet. I may have to wait until I get moved into the apartment before I can do any of this as I will have to prove that I am on my own and that I am the only adult in the house with a dependent child.

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deafbajagal

You will qualify for a free CapTel through the TAP program, for sure.

Dixie

Is there a 'handicap access' button on those darn sonic signs? If not, there should be!

I feel a bit ridiculous flagging down a carhop.

I just prefer to go to a place where I can go in and order a to go meal and be done with it. It won't kill me to walk a few extra steps.

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Dixie

I will wait until after I have moved into my apartment before I apply as I will probably have to show what my income is versus my expenses. Will they require a copy of an audiogram within the previous 12 months?

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deafbajagal

Not sure...best bet is to call and inquire.

society's_child

THIS hearing person hates talking on the phone. Text or bust.

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VamPyroX

Wouldn't that be "constipated"?

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Reba

In SC, income doesn't matter. All Deaf/HoH residents are eligible for free VRS, TTY, CapTel, etc. You just have to prove that you need one (fill out the paperwork), and have the connections in place. By connections, I mean you have to have your own electricity, high-speed internet (for VRS), or land line phone service (for TTY, CapTel).

http://www.scedp.org/content/63/Steps_to_apply.html

Perhaps your state has a similar program?

Jane B.

I think most do. The web site for Illinois is at:

ITAC - Welcome

The tty is in the web address because of other companies etc. that have a address that starts with ITAC. The Illinois agency offers much more than TTY's. But, because none of the cell phone companies pay anything into the program they offer no cell phone equipment.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

* You must be a legal resident of the State of Illinois
* You must have working land line telephone service at the address you show on your application form.
* You must be certified as Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Speech-Disabled or Deaf-Blind by:
o Licensed Physician,
o Speech-Language Pathologist,
o Audiologist,
o or designated DHS/DRS Counselor.

* There are no age or income restrictions to qualify for the programs

Reba

For Arkansas TAP, the income limit is $50,000.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services - Arkansas Department of Career Education, formerly the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education

LoveBlue

An idea for Halloween. One year I bought a roll of bubble wrap and laid in on the short sidewalk from the driveway to the porch (using large tape to somewhat secure it), then covered it with straw. My husband said that the teenagers would react to it...if he was in the house looking out the window, but not if he was at the open door.

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Bottesini

I now know why he said that!

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Speedy Hawk

That reminds me when I was 5/6 asking Dad if he gone mad, something wrong with his head and telling him sign thing is not person. Dad laughed and I didn't understand what so funny.

mbrek

It's like it goes past your ears and right into your spine. Certain scraping sounds will give me goose bumps.

deafbajagal

Good description, mbrek!

mbrek

My pleasure! The world is a noisy place, but you tune a lot of noises out that you get used to. It's like seeing things without really looking at them. If a blind person were to get sight, they would get visually over-stimmed very quickly. Same with sounds.

BTW, cats purring is one of my favorite sounds. Some cats purr louder than others, and if they're doing the mashy dance on a blanket - the purr is on!!!

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coolgirlspyer90

my psychology teacher was telling a story about this the other day!

there was a french teacher that used to teach at our school, and whenever she wanted to get the students to be quiet and attentive to her, she would put her nails on the blackboard and start scratching it, making a loud high-pitched noise until they stop talking.

shel90

Oh yea, it does! I can hear that and I hate it! Also squishing paper together to make a ball is loud too!

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shel90

I have been constantly reprimanded sooo many times for making so many different noises, I know so much about sounds. lol

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AJWSmith

When I got my new super-powered HAs I was surprised to hear the scraping noise of litter being blown along a pavement ("sidewalk" for my US friends)

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Dixie

I am nowhere near that figure! I make less than $20,000. I'm yearning to get to my apartment so that I can start applying for financial aid to go to Uni.

I will also have to wait until I get moved into my apartment before I can apply for the CapTel services as I am sure all of the connections will have to be in my name.

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Dixie

My mom was talking about a fan in the house being off-balance. I asked her, how do you know the fan is 'off-balance'? She said it will make a ka-chunk, ka-chunk, ka-chunk noise. Apparently it's not a loud noise; just an annoying one for my mom. I didn't know off-balance ceiling fans made noise. I would notice it being off-balance if it had an odd small sway or wiggle to it and I would tap it slightly one way or the other to make it stop.

I also didn't know that light bulbs burning out made a noise. I was in the bathroom upstairs and the light bulb in the overhead light went out. Dad then came in there and asked what that 'pop' was. I asked him "What pop?" I didn't drop anything or break anything. Mom then said it was probably from the light bulb that burned out.

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CandiAki

i think if i were to try to explain the sound of rain i would say it sounds like the way someone tapping their fingers rapidly on your skin feels. idk just was thinking about that as its raining here now

Reba

Good!

I didn't see any requirement like that on the application form.

http://www.arsinfo.net/userfiles/201...pplication.pdf

society's_child

sound of rain makes me

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