Deaf and Hearing Loss
Close to 1 million Americans are functionally deaf, while 10 million are hearing impaired or hard of hearing. Causes of deafness include secondary effects of disease or illness, injury, long-term exposure to environmental noise, damaging reactions to medications, and genetic factors, among others. With the assistance of hearing aids and other assistive technology, however, being deaf may have minimal impact on your ability to live a fully independent life. The following articles provide more information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options as well as recent research findings.
He’s been profoundly deaf since birth, but that didn’t stop this New York-based artist. Born in Kedah, Malaysia, Leon, 31 learned American Sign Language as a child. He drew and painted incessantly, inspired by the colorful covers of music cassettes....
When her sister drowns, Rachel tries to contact her by learning sign language. This twist on a disability theme leads the novel's protagonist to a career with the deaf. An engaging and very readable book.
An assistive technology software system that translates sound waves into real-time dynamic circles, Lumisonic software may help deaf and hearing impaired people in speech rehabilitation by helping them understand the sounds they are making.
Visual Sound for the Deaf Created Through Lumisonic Software
"Kathy Buckley grew up hearing impaired and labeled ""mentally retarded."" She also grew up to be a stand-up comedian (Comedy Central), an author, and an after-school mentor to children who are deaf or hearing impaired in a California mentoring...
Hard of Hearing Comedian Kathy Buckley Continues to Draw Laughs
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Articles
When Civil War Left Deaf & Blind Children Homeless, One Man’s Compassion Became Their Salvation
“In 2009, four years after I returned home from the Civil War, I founded C.D.A.M. It was established with the sole aim of administering education to hundreds of blind, handicap and deaf children and...
Congratulations to Marlee Matlin, Runner-Up on Celebrity Apprentice
The final two contestants, Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin and country-music star John Rich, battled for a $250,000 charity donation. Matlin traveled to Africa with Starkey Hearing...
Deaf Expo 2010: Top Reasons to Go
Want a chance to explore the Deaf community while playing in Sin City? The Deaf Expo 2010 is free and offers an amazing array of entertainment.
Four Top Tips: Deaf Community Etiquette
Ever wonder what outsiders to the Deaf community should know? A Deaf author gives you her top tips for how to avoid being rude.
Gallaudet University Offers Supreme Deaf Education
Deaf, hard of hearing, and even hearing students with an interest in the deaf community can attend the world’s largest liberal arts school just for them. Gallaudet University offers both undergraduate...
Lou Ferrigno: Living, Acting and Bodybuilding with Hearing Loss
Teased for his hearing impairment as a child, Lou Ferrigno turned to bodybuilding and became the youngest Mr. Universe. An acting career followed, highlighted by a stint as The Incredible Hulk.
