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I have been trying to switch careers. I am looking for something that pays well and I would be good at (aside from being hard of hearing) Anyhow, I have considered becoming a massage therapist. There is a demand right now and I BELIEVE there is minimal communication, yet interact with people...

the paralegal profession?? I LOVE to read and research! I have been considering the next step in my journey. Thought about Medical billing or paralegal. Seems a paralegal would be alot more interesting. However, I wonder if my hearing (lack of) would be an issue Any thoughts??:ty:

aids (trial) for a few days now and I have to say it has been incredible. However, part of me feels like I am wearing "equipment'! I get discouraged too when I do miss words in a sentence and feel "dumb" since the general public does not notice that I am hard of hearing. Also, some days I...

a certified hearing aid specialist? (aka dispenser) THIS is something I think I could do and would be good at since I have been wearing an aide since I was 5. Would love to hear ANY input!:ty:

her. She was so imformative and made me feel so comfortable. We are going to try a number of aids with 30 day trial. Anyone have experience w/the Phonak Bi Cross?? I have a profound (90db) loss in left ear with a moderate/ severe loss in my right ear (50db). IF you remember I was turned...

Anyone know anything about medical coding?? I am looking at going back to school, trying to figure out what my career will be. However, I do feel like my deafness/ hoh is a disability as I feel like my lack of hearing will hinder career prospects. No need to get angry with me. It is just my...

I have a question. What is so special about this blackberry?? Do you use it to instant message to people? Obviously, I am deaf in one ear/ moderate loss in the right and just HATINGGGGGGG my hearing aid that I have to take out everytime I use my cell phone. What would the advantage be in...

does NOT cover hearings aids, BAHA or Cochlear Implants!:devil: (I had to try out that icon :) Anyhow, how do others get implanted without the insurance??? Are there state programs that you can apply through?? I don't think we can pay 30k at this time:deal:

candidate for Cochlear Implant? How does one qualify? My insurance will not cover ANY type of hearing aide/ device so how do others pay for it? I really think this would be the route to go in my left ear (95db loss) Right ear has 60 db loss Also, if I find myself removing my HA at the...

I am trying to decide what I am going to do when I "grow up". I have been working in customer service, teller, loans, new accounts banking for the last 10 years on and off. However, I feel like I feeling incompetent and self conscious as I am having a very hard time hearing people. Shouldn't...

consultation for the BAHA ( since i have 90db loss in left ear and 50 db in the right) I don't really qualify since the "good ear" is still borderline. Anyway, I asked about a cochlear implant in my (dead ear) and the Dr said that the sound is much different than the way my better ear hears so...

Oticon Epoq I will go for a " test" drive next week, the day before my BAHA consultation!

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are being taught Spanish in preschool vs sign language!

Please don't laugh but with the new totally implanted devices how does one actually turn it off?? Would you never get total peace and quiet?

I can hear, I am not without sound However, I have a tough time and I realize that I feel insecure (always afraid I am going to misunderstand or miss the "joke" or not respond correctly. Lately, I feel like I am afraid to talk to people because I will not be able to hear them (when they...

and can't wait to take it off when they get in the car/ get home from work?? I wear one in my right ear, (no assistance to the deaf left ear) I struggle but when I get home I can't wait to take my aide out. I am going for a consultation re: BAHA Honestly, if it is going to sound like an aide...

I am not sure where I fit it but I have profound (90 db) loss in my left ear and moderate (50 db) in my right ear as a result of Meningitis as a child (30 years ago-WOW) I have always worn an aide in my right ear and gotten by (ALOT of lipreading) However, I am struggling these days at my job...