She does?That and the fact she works for Phonak.![]()
She does?That and the fact she works for Phonak.![]()
Well the thing is, why should a parent chose to LIMIT their kids? Yes, if a kid is introduced to ASL, and decides not to sign (like the way Meg did) then that's OK. But why willingly LIMIT access to ASL or any other specialized tool such as Braille? 99.9% of the time when people whine about specialized methodolgies, they just don't like the fact that it reminds them that their kid is indeed different and requires specialized tools.education and accomondations.Thank you kind sir
It is ridiculous that she is upset about this when she clearly does not identify as Deaf....
The fact that she tries using data and did not bother to read it... or her attempt to misconstrue it for her own purpose is sadly common...
The only think I would even call close to agreeing with is the state being able to force parents... however, almost every legitimate study done proves that ASL improves Deaf children's education yet parents still drink the kool-aid that is handed to them so someone can profit...
Have to agree here... it is one of the few answers I can come to that explain why, with so much unbiased research that proves the benefits of giving access to not only sign but the deaf community, that parents continue to listen to doctors and the like that say otherwise.99.9% of the time when people whine about specialized methodolgies, they just don't like the fact that it reminds them that their kid is indeed different and requires specialized tools.education and accomondations.
That's only what you see in the media and publicity. You don't know what he does in his private life and how he moves around or does things. So I'm guessing he can or could interact with others without "help".
no, that is true. Nyle never ever was without his ASL interpreter, though. you gotta admit that.
Fuzzy
I am one of those who believe deaf children should be given access to both hearing and deaf world, meaning if the child is born deaf then should be implanted and taught speech and how to hear, but also equally taught ASL and given access to the Deaf Culture.
because, after all, the CI is not a cure-all - just a more sophisticated HEARING AID, that's all.
Fuzzy
Not really. I mean if you are fluent in written English, you can function without a 'terp.no we don't, but we can imagine - as any deaf and ASL-only person, with great difficulties not as smooth as with the help of an interpreter.
I am not saying it's something to ashamed of, I am saying it's just a fact of our life we all gotta admit.
Just as is obvious that the person who wrote the article about Nyle has no clue what is like to be deaf and Deaf.
Fuzzy
Not really. I mean if you are fluent in written English, you can function without a 'terp.
yes, but writting takes a lot of time. and not everyone will want to write back.
Fuzzy
is that force implanted?
we want to know...
children can not make decision for themselves so yes parents decide for them. any intelligent person understand that.
sign should be the first language for Deaf...not a language we cant perceive or only partially...
play on our strengths!
we are visual,
I don't debate that.
this whole after all nonsense doesn't float. your dismissing the damage ci does as a technology of normalization and assimilation on our culture.
it doesn't. just as regular HAs does not. the choices people does do.
your dismissing the practices regarding it by the industry that pushes it.
see, you are mistaking here an industry and their philosophies with a piece of technology that can be used any which way.
we view it far more then a more sophisticated hearing aid, we view it as frankly what it is
the colonization of our bodies..developed and maintained by multi nationals with the goal to rid the world of people like us.
that is Deaf. and im not alone in the above sentiment.
it is however just an sophisticated hearing aid, it's YOU who make it into so much more
when it comes to ci, the technology differs deafness doesn't cure it, but the goal is to cure it, and that is how they make statements to the press about ci. regarding "Deafness cured'....."a world with no Deaf".....
the CI manufacturers and surgeons and doctors do not make statements about CI "cure deafness". they know they do not cure.
I've never had that experience. It's rare that I need to write, but when I do, I condense it and it doesn't take long. I've never had anyone not willing to write back. That would just be weird.yes, but writting takes a lot of time. and not everyone will want to write back.
Fuzzy
I've never had that experience. It's rare that I need to write, but when I do, I condense it and it doesn't take long. I've never had anyone not willing to write back. That would just be weird.
some just flat out refuse, or can't find the piece of paper or pen etc^^ completely confused on post #31.. I can't tell where the quote ends and the response begins....
Sadly I do sometimes, for the fact that some people are illiterate![]()
some just flat out refuse, or can't find the piece of paper or pen etc
Fuzzy
I find I get much better willingness to write if I come prepared with pen and paper.
no that long and you'll be surprised
have you ever met any Deaf?