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I think it depends on how we use the Internet. The Internet is a powerful tool (i.e., it enables us to use the P3, SIPrelay, VP) but at the same time it may be detrimental (i.e., the circulation of misinformation about the D/HH community, the distraction factor with Facebook and other social...

Agreed, I'm curious to see how it works once the official version is released.

Cochlear implants include the insertion of a magnet inside the head. If you have a MRI with the magnet still inside the head, it may inflict damage on soft brain tissue and/or de-magnetize the magnet itself (which would then mess up its functionality with the other parts of the cochlear...

My dad had sleep apnea. The hallmark symptoms of sleep apnea are most obvious when the person is asleep on the back, with the abdominal and chest weight on top, and the person's breathing stops briefly in middle of the person's sleep. My dad is very loud with snoring so when his breathing stops...

The thing about physical activity is that we have different levels of agility, flexibility, balance, speed, and interests. I couldn't do a leg split worth shit for gymnastics or do a perfect dive in swimming but I could pitch a mean riseball and compete with others on the bicycle. (I played...

Right, Bottesini - that's the thing. I don't mind doing it all by paper and pen, as I would rather have my privacy with the doctor. As I know way too many ASL interpreters from elsewhere (i.e., work, school, other settings), it does get awkward for me when I have to discuss very personal details...

Thank you! Couldn't have put it any better myself.

Yes, I am aware. I've had some doctors flat-out refuse to make reasonable accommodation arrangements, and I've had to educate them about my legal rights. To this day it amazes me how some healthcare and other professionals do not take the time to educate themselves on equal accessibility for...

Yes, because you are the parent and you are responsible for your children's healthcare. With that said, you need to have full accessibility to make informed decisions. My best friend's deaf but he can hear pretty well with the hearing aid he uses in one ear and he's fine without an interpreter...

Agreed. I am aware that I am a deaf person, but that is only part of who I am. Who am I? Woman, daughter, sister, writer, student, employee, friend, proud furbaby mama (my terrier dog), Democrat, heterosexual, LGBTQ supporter, theist, functionally deaf but culturally hearing, the list goes on. I...

If the said doctors refuse to make interpreting arrangements or even reasonable accommodations then it is a violation of the ADA. We need to have equal accessibility, including healthcare. Sent from my iPhone using AllDeaf. Please excuse any grammatical or spelling errors.

You need to tell your doctor's front office staff that it is their responsibility to make interpreter arrangements for the appointment. Give specific information (i.e., the names of the local companies who provide interpreting services and the companies' phone numbers) then the office desk will...

When will the Deaf NorCal vs. SoCal party take place for 2014? Thanks!

I'm gonna hit up the one in Pleasanton :) It will be my first time there. Some have told me DeafNation's Expo at Pleasanton sucks, but I'll see...

My best friend switched from analog to digital for his hearing aid not too long ago and he said he's seen a substantial difference in the quality of sounds that he hears. I wouldn't know too much though as I don't wear any hearing aids at all. :dunno:

You make it sound as if it's mandatory that you go to Sunday service. Why go if you don't want to go?

Please do give clarification. If I am not mistaken, the boyfriend has been locking the mother's bedroom door when the mother clearly told him not to (which blocks her children's access to the bedroom). I don't see this (scenario #1) as a case of child abuse. If the boyfriend has been locking...

I've been called "special," "retarded," "stupid," "mute," and a "problem child." (eye roll) I was also told that I'd never be successful, that I'd graduate with a fourth-grade level in reading and writing, et cetera. All from one teacher, who I had for grades 1-3. As mean as this may sound, I'd...

I second that. Football games at 10am weekdays? Prom on a Wednesday at 3pm? School out at 5pm? This makes absolutely no sense.

I know that the Internet IS dangerous and it is precisely why it is important that parents educate their children on the responsible use of the Internet. Parental controls can be put on laptops, smartphones, tablets and some gaming consoles. My father put parental controls on my laptop and...