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How well will I hear on my deaf side?

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Every user's experience is different, but many report that they are able to locate the direction sounds are coming from, and almost all can put a telephone to the dead ear and hear the dial tone. In quiet conditions, most can carry on a phone conversation using the aided ear, and whispers can usually be heard from the TransEar side.
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Can deaf people hear anything at all?

Deafness & Hearing Loss FAQ
A lot of people classed as deaf can actually hear to some degree, the sounds they can hear are generally sounds such as dogs barking and aeroplanes. Deaf people are classed as being deaf when they pass a decibel hearing loss test. Even though certain sounds can be heard most deaf people don't have the ability of hearing a person speaks even when aided.
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How do we hear?

Hearing is a series of events in which the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals and causes nerve impulses to be sent to the brain where they are interpreted as sound. The ear has three main parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. Sound waves enter through the outer ear and reach the middle ear, where they cause the ear drum to vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones in the middle ear called the ossicles.
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Are all deaf ministries the same?

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It has been said there are three different kinds of deaf ministries. 1) An interpreting ministry, 2) A Deaf teaching ministry, 3) A Deaf church ministry. Each has its own benefits. Some areas cannot support a Deaf church. Other areas tend to shun an interpreting only ministry. It is important to work toward a successful deaf ministry, no matter which type it is.
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What is Deaf culture?

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Deaf people tend to share common involves behavior, values, beliefs, and world views, even though they may come from different backgrounds. This Deaf culture, and their language, unifies Deaf people as a group. The SWM booklet, Deaf Culture, gives several insights into the interesting world of Deaf people.
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What is deaf-blindness?

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Deaf-blindness is defined as concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness.
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What should I do to learn more about ASL, Deaf culture, and my local Deaf community?

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ASL is a beautiful language and a gift from the Deaf community, and we applaud your desire to become more involved in its usage! Check with your local community college or Continuing Education Program for a beginning ASL course, visit a nearby Center on Deafness, and seek out the many excellent online resources for information on Deaf culture and your local Deaf community. For more information, visit our Links page.
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Why don't I hear more about this ?

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The product is just becoming commercially available recently. It has been used for years by some well respected M.D.'s but it has been difficult to obtain due to costs and manufacturing capabilities. This has changed and is now available to the public.
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StressPest - Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the webmaster with questions or comments about this site. Content Copyright © 2005, 2006, 2007 StressPest, LLC. Last modified: 07/25/07.
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The past few days, a MySpace survey has been circulating among my friends. Typical questions include "What was your best month?" and "What will you remember 2006 for?" I filled it out, and I realized that the year didn't pass as quickly as I thought it had. January seems like a long time ago. Things that weren't in my life at the beginning of the year are now part of my daily routine, and things that I thought I couldn't live without I don't even think about anymore.
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Can not hear some sounds?

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See also Troubleshooting at http://CoolPageHelp.com. First make sure the Volume control for that type of sound is not turned off. Unfortunately Windows has numerous ways to get at the Volume controls. In most cases, the Volume controls are accessible from Windows TaskBar or from within Windows Media Player. Otherwise the problem may be you are using a sound file type, or you using the sound in a way, which is not supported by your browser configuration.
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Hello, can you hear me?

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How do I get a Deaf person's attention?

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It is acceptable to do one of the following; gently tap the individual on the shoulder, wave one's hand toward the Deaf person, call out in a low tone, or stomping a foot that causes a vibration. Unfortunately, a Deaf person will only get about 33% of what you are saying. Even this requires that the individual be an excellent lip reader, which most Deaf individuals are not. For the average Deaf individual that percentage is much lower.
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Why should I hire a Deaf person?

Frequently Asked Questions | ICS
There are several reasons to hire a Deaf individual. Deaf employees have work records equal to, or better than, Hearing employees as far as, safety, job performance and reliability. Furthermore, by hiring Deaf individuals, corporations help dispel many myths and negative attitudes people have toward Deafness, due to lack of knowledge or interaction with the Deaf community.
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Why A Christian Mission For The Deaf?

Christian Mission for the Deaf: FAQ
Deaf people face many barriers to "hearing" the Word of God. Illiteracy, isolation, distances, hardships and various communication problems, to mention a few. Another is the vast "hidden field" itself, numbering about 1 deaf and 20 hard of hearing to every 1,000 persons. A special outreach, like CMD, could better address some of these problems and needs.
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How do I find out how many Deaf people are in our area?

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Contact schools, colleges, Deaf Service Centers, or other agencies that work with Deaf people to inquire about the local Deaf population. Typically, Deaf people will know the general local Deaf population in their area. It is safe to estimate that there will be at least one Deaf person for every 1000 hearing people in an area. These numbers may increase in larger areas.
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Why are Deaf people so blunt?

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Deaf people tend to value clear communication. If the word "fat" is what is meant, then the word "fat" is used. Hearing people tend to use other, nicer, words such as "overweight," "plump," or "chunky." Hearing people should understand that Deaf people want you to be clear when communicating with them. Say what you mean! Most of the time you will not be too blunt for Deaf people, but they will appreciate your clear communication.
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Can the Deaf person's family member or friend interpret for us?

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Never. Even if the family member or friend was a professional interpreter and therefore qualified to interpret, there would be too much personal involvement and emotional attachment to remain impartial. A friend or family member may not render the message faithfully or accurately and may not keep it confidential. There is no guarantee that effective communication will take place.
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Do all deaf people use sign language?

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No. Some people who are deaf (and many who are hard of hearing) are trained in lip reading (or speech reading). In certain settings, when the speaker cannot be observed, they rely on the use of an Oral Interpreter who is specially trained to articulate speech silently and clearly, as well as rephrase or choose words that give higher visibility on the lips. Natural gestures and body language can also be used.
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Are these rescued dogs deaf?

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Some are and some are not. We do not discriminate on the basis of hearing. Our bottom line criteria for taking a dog into the rescue is aggression. We do not take people aggressive dogs or dogs that have bitten. Aggression has nothing to do with deafness.
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Was this program developed for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing?

Sign2Me.com | FAQs
No. The SIGN with your BABY® program was developed for hearing babies and hearing parents. However, because the program is based on American Sign Language, it is also useful for children who have special needs, including deaf children. It is important to remember that children who will use ASL as their primary form of communication will need the support of other professionals who will teach them all elements of ASL.
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Will teachers of the deaf go through this process?

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If they interpret as well as teach, yes. If not, their ASL communication requirements will be part of a different SED process.
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If both parents are deaf will they have deaf children?

Deafness & Hearing Loss FAQ
Deaf people who's deafness was caused by genes have a higher risk of having children who will be deaf too as the gene can be passed on but for those who's deafness was caused by other means then the chances that there children will be born deaf is minimal.
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What is Deaf art?

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ASL Shakespeare Project. This project documents the process of translating Shakespeare's language, specifically that of Twelfth Night, into American Sign Language, with an emphasis on the history of gesture in visual representations of Shakespeare's plays. It will serve as the 'text' for a full-scale production of Twelfth Night opening in October 2000 at Philadelphia's newly founded Amaryllis Theatre. CollegeIdiots Production. (13 June 2006). Cottage Cheese.
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Can Deaf individuals read and write?

Frequently Asked Questions | ICS
Yes. A Deaf person's intelligence level is the same as the general population. Deaf individuals do many of the same things that their hearing peers do. A Deaf person works, drives a car, goes to college, attends public events, participates in the government and community where they live, and, if they have children, are involved in school functions and activities.
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How Do Deaf People Respond To The Gospel?

Christian Mission for the Deaf: FAQ
Just like ordinary people. "Some believed, and some believed not." However in Africa, for example, scores of deaf people have been saved, baptized and nurtured in the Word of God. Many are helping to educate and evangelize other deaf Africans.
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