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Thanks for the feedback again, everyone. Much appreciated.

Thanks for clearing everything up, Deafducky and Jane. That does help me feel better about the issue at hand.

No, but I don't think it is the same thing. It's very common for people to have glasses or contacts. They are actually essential to driving whereas hearing aids are not essential. It's not that common for people to be deaf. I also feel that the restriction is outdated since most vehicles are...

All cars have the outside mirrors anyways. I just don't understand why I was forced to get a "S" on my driver's license despite me explaining that while yes, I do have hearing aids, I do not use them. They definitely won't help me in a conversation with a peace officer. And I'm a bit annoyed...

Hi everyone, I apologize if this is not in the correct forum. I just moved to Austin, TX. I surrendered my driver's license in Pennsylvania today and got a temporary Texas driver's license. During the whole process today, there was some confusion over whether to put "S" on my driver's...

Hi, thank you! :) I'm Dee. I live about 20 minutes south of TSD.

Very good points, Nic. I was born deaf myself. Whenever some hearing person approaches me and informs me that they are losing their hearing, I usually sympathize with them and invite them to come to me if they need any help or resources for dealing with it. However, I also remind them that I may...

As for my own experiences in dating... I still have yet to date a deaf person. The dating pool for deaf males my age in central PA was virtually nonexistent, but I just moved to Austin, so I will see what happens within the year though. I dated one hearing guy last year for seven months, and it...

Sounds like this guy was just a crappy person overall, which may not have anything to do with his deafness. You just had bad luck with him as a person. :( However, it is a very good thing that you are doing your best to learn our culture and ask questions about navigating this kind of...

Single right now, I just moved to Austin. So it'll be interesting to see what happens in the next few months as I start my new job and meet the local deafies in this area.

Do you wear hearing aids? If so, you can still hear music through that. Do whatever works for you :)

I remember hearing about a deaf EMT in Pennsylvania too - about an hour or so away from where I lived. I never had the opportunity to meet him though. But he made the news. The article mentioned that there were actually benefits to having deaf paramedics; i.e. they could detect certain cues or...

Hi, nope I did not sign any application at all! I was using an apartment agency and I came upon that offer. I told the agent I'd have to pass on the offer. For now, I rented a private room through AirBnB for two months. Hopefully it will give me some time to find an apartment or some...

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted here. I hope you all are doing great :) I'm still in PA for now, but I will be moving to Austin, TX around the end of July or the beginning of August due to a job offer at TSD. I was just wondering - does anyone know of any good resources I...

Haha I thought it was funny actually