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    medcaid or medicare

    Force? I don't think so. I never heard of doctor forcing CI or anything. Doctor didn't force, it's parents' denials.
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    Profoundly deaf - anyone like me, have CI?

    Jake,, I have read all the postings and all of them (well, most of it) are good. As my brother said to me after I got my CI. i had nothing to lose,, if it fails, at least you tried. I have to admit that I am a part time CI wearer,, I wear it when I need to, such as talking to people. at work...
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    Can a person be profoundly deaf with residual hearing?

    Not true,, ask any audi,, profound loss is having 90db loss or more... In many case, they may have NR at some frequency.
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    Relay Service Hangups

    EXACTLY,, especially if caller ID doesn't match local numbers! Often relay calls comes from out of states.
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    Relay Service Hangups

    I tried that on 2nd and 3rd call (with differnt operators),, they figured it out and hung up... as I said eariler, this business lost almost 2,000 dollars, so they don't trust relay at all. I wonder if it's local problem for I find it hard to believe (but it did happened) that two local...
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    Not a candidate for CI?

    That's correct, but let me clarify "work or assist." I was told that audi often use speech discrimination in addition to audiogram to qualify the person. In my case, I had nearly 100% speech understanding WITH lipreading, yet only 3% without lipreading. For this reason alone (without...
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    why do women go in pairs to the restroom

    Thank you for the laugh
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    Has anyone used custom earmould/plugs as a treatment for CAPD?

    My older daughter has CAPD. This is first time I heard of using earmold for it. The sources you provided at the top are very bias. Can you tell me why you think (or who told you) it might help?
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    Relay Service Hangups

    I know it was a big issue several years ago in which frauds were committed by scammers using relay service to obtain credit card and other private info. My question today is this. Are we still geting hangups? I know I am and it's maddening! I told my daughter a while ago and she told me...
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    ASL Class Being Cut from High School?

    program cuts,, they are doing it everywhere,, even local high schools are dumping ASL classes. My friend's son signed up for ASL 3 and AP music,, guess what,, BOTH ARE GONE -- cut from next year (his senior year) class roster. He doesn't know what to do now,, thinking of going into early...
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    Post your audiogram

    It's my understanding that under HIPPA, we are allowed to get or see the report, no matter who paid for it.
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    Useful Apps?

    Now you have me wondering. I will be getting an android next week and wonder about this. Does android have some kind of firewall or security protection?
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    What websites do you frequent on a daily basis?

    Facebook, Pogo, Seattle Times, emails (several accounts,) Avon site, I think that about it,,,
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    Church's 'Scumbags Welcome' Message Irks Some

    AMEN! My church has 3 different services,,, the 8AM service is more of traditional format (pre 70s), the 10 30 service is more current, mostly mid age folks and family with young children. the 5pm service is,,, YOUNG CHRISTIAN music,, it's very popular among teens and college students and they...
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    Smartphone -- I am so confused!

    You are so right about that! I live in mountainous area and you will find ALL sort of carriers here, depending on where they live or work. For example, my daughter,, she can have several choices at her home, but NOT at her job, only one choice. so she picked the one that works both at home and...
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    Prosecution rests in Dallas County trial of man accused of severely injuring his baby

    I am so shocked that the newspaper would release his new name! Other than that,, I heart goes out to Baby David as the court calls him.
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    Smartphone -- I am so confused!

    Thank you so much, trouble is, data only plan will not meet my need. I need voice option if I am to use VCO while using VR. For that reason, I figured 200 (or 300) minutes is enough Also, I don't want to be locked into a contract. It looks like Virgin Mobile is my best option for its low...
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    Smartphone -- I am so confused!

    Thank you so much! As I said eariler, I never heard of it. It seems that I could get "best coverage" where I live and "good" at my older daughter's home and "best" at my younger. This helps alot in case if I am there visiting. by having UNLIMITED web, this will take the worry off my mind...
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    Smartphone -- I am so confused!

    Hmm,, yes, it's Kroger's. I never heard of Virgin Mobile. I will look more into it. The unlimited web sounds good and it has 100 more minutes for voice, again, very usual if you are VCO person. thank you
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    Smartphone -- I am so confused!

    I was told there are several apps. I am not even sure what apps I will need. All Vocational Counselor said, get the phone and we will go through the list. The apps I will need is to help those with Cognitive Disabilities. One good example would be reminder (to remind me of appointments or to...
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