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HERE IS A MEDICAL DEFINITION OF THE TERM ALCOHOLISM: In a 1992 JAMA article, the Joint Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine published this definition for alcoholism: "Alcoholism is a primary chronic disease with...

I met the nicest person in the whole world and because I am with him, he makes me a nicer person too. A lot of people will tell you having a good relationship is "hard work." If you ask me, if you are good to eachother and respect and love eachother, it should not be all that "hard".

Goodwill Industries, and several other organizations can consult with companies on how to make reasonable accomodations for deaf, blind or disabled employees. You have the right to a good job where you are treated with respect and given opportunities for advancement. I bet a lot of the...

I hope someone copies this whole thread and sends it to McDonalds and all the other fast food places. Its one of those "duh" things - if you are hearing, you don't even think about how hard this could be for a deaf person. Like people who can walk don't even think about how a dumb little lip...

THIS LAW APPLIES TO ALL BATTERIES - NOT JUST THE BUTTON BATTERIES USED IN HA'S AND CI'S HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? Proper battery recycling and disposal: It’s the law! New California Law: Do Not Throw Batteries in the Trash or Incinerator where you live. Fine for Breaking the Law is Very...

THIS APPLIES TO ALL GADGETS YOU MAY USE FROM PAGERS TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTS TO FLASHLIGHTS THAT TAKE BATTERIES OF ANY TYPE. HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? Proper battery recycling and disposal: It’s the law! New California Law: Do Not Throw Batteries in the Trash or Incinerator where you live...

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? Proper battery recycling and disposal: It’s the law! New California Law: Do Not Throw Batteries in the Trash or Incinerator where you live. Fine for Breaking the Law is Very Expensive $$$$$$ WHERE TO RECYCLE/DISPOSE OF BATTERIES  Some county/city...

:wave: If you live in the greater Orange County/Los Angeles area, you may be interested in the Brea Congregational Church - United Church of Christ. We have just begun our deaf program with regular Sunday services and social hour interpreted - more events and services to come. We have long...