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Tag Archives: hearing loss
Technology is a miracle…until it stops working…
When it rains, it pours right? There are times when I feel like everything is breaking or on the verge of breaking. This is one of those times. My computer’s hard drive went bad. My phone has been acting clunky. Both my hearing aid and cochlear implant have been acting “off”. It just goes to [...]
Assistive Technology
Also tagged cell phone, cochlear implant, deaf, hearing, hearing aid, internet, iPhone, mobile, phone, technology, TV
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Phone Phobia
Someone brought up the topic of phone phobias on one of the cochlear implant facebook groups I belong to. When they said that I let out a huge sigh of relief because I was thinking…whew glad it isn’t just me! Interacting with people face to face when you have hearing loss is tough enough. Adding [...]
Accessibility
Also tagged deaf, hard of hearing, instant messaging, legally blind, phone interview, phone phobia, text
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New Computers, Cochlear Implants, and messed up paratransit services
As I said in my previous post, I am getting a computer later this year. My current desktop is about 5 years old, and I want a laptop. It will probably be sometime this summer. Take that obnoxious McAfee subscription renewal ads! Since I got my iPad, I’ve really enjoyed being able to hold it [...]
Accessibility
Also tagged Apple, blind, cochlear implant, deaf, iPad, iPhone, iZoom, macbook air, paratransit, public transit, vision, vision loss
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Considering a Cochlear Implant? Here’s What You Should Know.
I’ve written about the cochlear implant and my own personal experiences with it many times on this blog, but a coworker suggested that I write a more detailed overview of the steps in the process of getting one. First off, there’s an evaluation process. When I first lost my hearing in my right ear, I [...]
2011
I figured I’d follow the crowd and do a post reviewing this past year. 2011 was certainly a memorable year for many in good ways and bad. This year has brought awareness of how crucial it is to make technology accessible. Apple sets the example with the iPhone and iPad. If you haven’t already, you [...]
The Social Cane
As I was browsing through the articles on the twitter feed, I came across one that makes an interesting point. If they don’t have a guide dog, most people who are blind carry a cane that helps detect obstacles that are in the way. It helps them navigate through doorways and mark curbs when crossing [...]
Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Also tagged blind, gps, social, socialization, white cane
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Cochlear Implant on the Horizon
This post is pretty much a jumble of thoughts running through my head… Three weeks from today on December 7, I will go in for cochlear implant surgery on my deaf ear. Activation is tentatively scheduled for December 16. It is amazing how much technology has advanced since 1998 when I lost my hearing in [...]
Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Also tagged cochlea, cochlear, cochlear implant, deaf, ear, n5, nucleus 5, nucleus freedom
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SoundAmp vs Smartlink
So, a Smartlink FM system costs $1000, then you have to get a receiver to attach to a hearing aid for about $1000 as well. Those plus a $3000 hearing aid adds up to a large chunk of change. Good news, there’s an app for that. On the iPhone, there’s an app called SoundAmp that [...]
Accessibility 2.0, Assistive Technology
Also tagged fm system, hearing aid, iPhone, phonak, smartlink, soundamp, t-coil
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Hearing Assistive Technology Training at Gallaudet
I am seriously considering a 2 day training session on the latest hearing technologies including hearing aids, cochlear implants and alert devices. For more information visit HLAA’s website: http://www.hearingloss.org/learn/hat_training.asp You’ll need to apply, but the conference and hotel is paid for, as well as several meals. I think it would be an awesome opportunity.
