Inspiring Story...

A woman named Rebecca learned that before her 30th birthday she would go blind and deaf from a disorder called Usher syndrome type III.

Please read this story and check out the video. This Video is NOT CAPTIONED*. I am trying to find someone to caption it for me.

OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF SOUND

NBC VIDEO

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Danielle

DEAF MUSICIAN FOLLOWS HIS DREAM

This video is very inspiring. Sean Forbes is a deaf person who happens to love music. He put together this non profit organization formed to make music.
DPAN ( DEAF PERFORMING ARTIST NETWORK). The music is interpretated by using American Sign Language (ASL). Its a great organization I am proud to be part of. I enjoy all the music videos that where put together.

check out this new video: This Video is CAPTIONED




Check out the Website: DPAN- DEAF PERFORMING ARTIST



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Danielle

Louder Than Words on ABC News Today

Today I saw this on ABC news its about my latest post about this new Documentary coming out called " Louder Than Words". Im so glad it was on TV for more awareness.
Check out the website IT IS SIGNED and CAPTIONED.

ABC NEWS





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Danielle

LOUDER THAN WORDS DOCUMENTARY

A friend emailed me about this new documentary coming out.
" Louder Than Words".

Synopsis from the website- The feature documentary film Louder Than Words will explore the riveting real life drama of a deaf Chicago area family, as they live their daily lives in the hearing world.It is the story of how the controversial procedure has created opportunity for some deaf individuals but has also drawn the resentment of much of the deaf community.The film will follow the Stark family as they visit highly specialized doctors and alter their lives and those of their children in order to complete the procedure. The film will be given unfettered access to this unique world and the medical process of the cochlear implant.Michael and Jill Stark, born deaf and highly successful professionals in the hearing world, have already implanted their eldest son Jeffrey and now look to do the same for their newborn daughter Melissa. They will also struggle internally and with their deaf peers as they debate whether or not to undergo the procedure themselves.

Here is the Trailer:




Click Here Louder Than Words Website



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Danielle

Loudness War

There is another great article in the HLAA magazine which I read and It was very interesting it was about Music and MP3 players. First when I was able to hear somewhat I used to BLAST my IPOD. To like the highest level not realizing that it can damage my ears. Well i dont know this up until I read the article.
Here is some VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION if u have a hearing loss or if your child does. Check out this site.

LOUDNESS WAR


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Danielle

Nanopiezotronics

I just got finished reading the HLAA magazine which every month I enjoy reading... It tells you the latest information on hearing loss. So I came across this article and it left a website so I was interested as always and I found out this information.

I tried to find what this word Nanopiezotronics means? because I have no idea. So I found this article and this is the website they gave in the magazine. If you have the HLAA magazine and you want to look at what im talking about its on page 25. Its on the bottom.

Technology Review: Nanopiezotronics


Have a good night!


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Danielle

Lip Reader Now Available

Good News: A friend mine named Shanna whom I met from the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) organization, book finally been published. She is now an Author!! I been waiting a few month for this to be published. A few months ago I was able to read some excerpt from the book. I really enjoyed reading it. I couldn't keep my eyes off the computer screen.

Please check out her new book called LIP READER. Don't miss this OPPORTUNITY. Its a great book!!!Here is a synopsis about the book:

Lip Reader- colorful cast of characters-an unkempt uncle living in a school bus; a grandfather who preaches in a rundown church; a grandmother born deaf; an aunt fluent in sign language but lacking in social graces; and Sapphie, who finds courage and hope despite mother Rea's unthinkable act of betrayal. Click here to buy from AMAZON.

Also be sure to check out her blog LIP READER. Its a wonderful blog, I always enjoy reading.

Congratulations Shanna!!!



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Danielle