Recent content by alicemw8

Couldn't agree more. Sign me up for the revolution! Some programs require at least a basic command of ASL, while others do not. Sometimes it depends on the emphasis of the program and which disorders they want to target. But I honestly can't wait to learn when I take my first course this...

I would imagine that it's frustrating. It sheds an entirely different light on the fact that amplification technology has very real limitations. And I absolutely agree with you– these children need and deserve all tools and accommodations available, especially in the educational setting. As a...

You know, as I look back on my post I realize that I need to apologize for saying that– I need to check my own privilege as a hearing individual. I may not see incidences that are critical of ASL as easily in my program because I am, regretfully, not always aware if and when it occurs. That's...

Agreed– ASL does rock. If writing about it was within the scope of my assignment, I would have loved to! However, this course focuses on assistive listening devices from a technological and lifestyle standpoint, and as a student, staying relevant to that topic is crucial. The scope is much...

No, of course not-- and I have a hard time believing that any accredited university program would be "against" ASL. It's just that this specific course spends a bit of time focusing on how amplification works, and we're encouraged to talk to people who actually use the devices in order to get...

Hi everyone! My name is Alice, and I am currently studying aural rehabilitation at Utah State University. This week I'm writing a paper documenting the experiences of people who wear hearing aids and cochlear implants (pros and cons of certain devices, etc.). I am also trying to interview...

Oops-- I could have sworn I posted this in Deaf Interests > Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants. I'll double check!

Hi everyone! My name is Alice, and I am currently studying aural rehabilitation at Utah State University. This week I'm writing a paper documenting the experiences of people who wear hearing aids and cochlear implants (pros and cons of certain devices, etc.). I would love to get some...