Beautifully written as always, Colin. Thanks for sharing the journey. May you continue to read and write. Your perspective will forever be enjoyed by this reader. I know you have access to some wonderful resources if you need them. I agree with the views on audiobooks. The narrator can make or break the experience... and I like creating my own movie in my head to correspond to what I am reading. Best wishes to you on the path ahead. I believe in you and AGREE.... why not a pajama compatible fedora?? harumph!
That sounds a lot like my decade long journey of hearing loss. I have some sound, I lip-read well (when we're not masked), but I don't hear people coming up behind me and I've been forced out of a lot of personal and professional activities over time. I spend a lot of time advocating for others with hearing loss, especially those who are late deafened. I want to post on a neon sign somewhere that fewer than 10% of people with hearing loss sign. Most of us don't, but captions are greatly appreciated.
I can't imagine being unable to read. I admire your attitude and wish you the best.
Hi Corin. I don't know if you know about The ASSOCIATION OF LATE-DEAFENED ADULTS (ALDA) but they are a wonderful support organization for people who have become deaf later in life. I am very familiar with them and they have signer, non-signers and have adopted the acronym CSL (crappy sign language). Their motto is "Whatever works" for communication. they hold an annual conference and it's informative, educational, welcoming and FUN! The final night has a karaoke party, as many have favorite songs from the time they could hear and where else to sing with abandon? The next ALDA-CON will be in Clearwater Beach, florida at the end of summer. I know registration is open and you can check it out at ALDA.com
Lol Thanks, I spent a year and a half consulting with ALDA on communications. Working with Jim was great, but otherwise it was a year of frustration. Very disappointing.
I am sorry your experience wasn't better. Many have found them very helpful and even 2nd family when they are going through all the challenging changes!
Beautifully written as always, Colin. Thanks for sharing the journey. May you continue to read and write. Your perspective will forever be enjoyed by this reader. I know you have access to some wonderful resources if you need them. I agree with the views on audiobooks. The narrator can make or break the experience... and I like creating my own movie in my head to correspond to what I am reading. Best wishes to you on the path ahead. I believe in you and AGREE.... why not a pajama compatible fedora?? harumph!
That sounds a lot like my decade long journey of hearing loss. I have some sound, I lip-read well (when we're not masked), but I don't hear people coming up behind me and I've been forced out of a lot of personal and professional activities over time. I spend a lot of time advocating for others with hearing loss, especially those who are late deafened. I want to post on a neon sign somewhere that fewer than 10% of people with hearing loss sign. Most of us don't, but captions are greatly appreciated.
I can't imagine being unable to read. I admire your attitude and wish you the best.
Hi Corin. I don't know if you know about The ASSOCIATION OF LATE-DEAFENED ADULTS (ALDA) but they are a wonderful support organization for people who have become deaf later in life. I am very familiar with them and they have signer, non-signers and have adopted the acronym CSL (crappy sign language). Their motto is "Whatever works" for communication. they hold an annual conference and it's informative, educational, welcoming and FUN! The final night has a karaoke party, as many have favorite songs from the time they could hear and where else to sing with abandon? The next ALDA-CON will be in Clearwater Beach, florida at the end of summer. I know registration is open and you can check it out at ALDA.com
Lol Thanks, I spent a year and a half consulting with ALDA on communications. Working with Jim was great, but otherwise it was a year of frustration. Very disappointing.
I am sorry your experience wasn't better. Many have found them very helpful and even 2nd family when they are going through all the challenging changes!