tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773621907414810459.post4701882974505422824..comments2018-12-01T19:36:06.517-08:00Comments on Hard of Hearing Canadian: Accessibility conference - no closed captioning/scripting at the CHS sessionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773621907414810459.post-88867682162024644302010-07-25T19:03:59.102-07:002010-07-25T19:03:59.102-07:00runner, I'm so sorry to hear about your diffic...runner, I'm so sorry to hear about your difficulties. It is indeed difficult, the adjustment process is a slow one. I hope you are fortunate to have friends who include you despite your hearing loss. You might want to read up and share with your friends some communication tips:<br /><br />http://www.michdhh.org/hearing/comm_tips.html#hoh<br /><br />http://www.agbell.org/docs/CWPWHHL.pdf<br /><br />Thankfully we have the internet for advice on how to handle this time in our life. Coping skills are probably the number 1 thing we need and unfortunately most audiologists just deal with the mechanical aspect of our loss and not the emotional aspect. That's where internet blogs, discussion groups, and information websites can help. For an online connection with other HOH/deaf people see: http://www.saywhatclub.com/ <br />I found Dr. Neil Baumann's site and help pages especially enlightening when I first looked for help on the web:<br />http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/articles/resources.htm<br /><br />I hope this helps.Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773621907414810459.post-72228250010576297792010-07-25T15:52:15.498-07:002010-07-25T15:52:15.498-07:00I am late stage deaf and interested in talking to ...I am late stage deaf and interested in talking to others who are dealing with this. I find being deaf is the hardest thing I have ever experienced. I miss hearing and social interactions are all very difficult and almost more trouble then their worth. This is from a guy who had or has great friendships. <br />Runner6771@comcast.netrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465571533775570971noreply@blogger.com