Great news!!!! Remember my old post stating that SNY doesnt have CLOSED CAPTION. The great news is as of May 1st, 2009, SNY WILL HAVE CLOSED CAPTION. Thanks to all the letters I have wrote to SNY as well many other deaf people who contact SNY, regarding how upsetting we all are about this situation. Thanks to Neil who answered me back when he got all my caption complaints who happens to be the sports columist for the newspaper! Check below for article.
BREAKING NEWS: SNY TO ADD CAPTIONS AS OF MAY 1ST
MLB NETWORK COVERS ALL THE BASES
I found out thanks to Will that Texted me to tell me that
"SNY WILL HAVE CC MAY 1ST". Thanx baby!!!!
Have a Great Weekend Everybody!
Smile-Hugs,
Danielle
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
When Someone You Know Wears a Hearing Aid
I found this article online and wanted to post this click on link below.
When someone you know wears a Hearing Aid
At the end of the article there is a
Tip: Talk directly to the person. Don’t face a different direction or look away from the hearing impaired.And speak up. You do not need to shout, but you do need to speak up.
Smile-Hugs,
Danielle
When someone you know wears a Hearing Aid
At the end of the article there is a
Tip: Talk directly to the person. Don’t face a different direction or look away from the hearing impaired.And speak up. You do not need to shout, but you do need to speak up.
Smile-Hugs,
Danielle
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Deaf Girl Learns to Play Violin
I was searching Youtube looking at songs signed in ASL since I cannot hear songs that well anymore. I came across this inspiring video below. Check it out. It is also Captioned.
This Video proves to me that " Deaf people can DO ANYTHING accept HEAR".
Smile,
Danielle
This Video proves to me that " Deaf people can DO ANYTHING accept HEAR".
Smile,
Danielle
ADA and the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
Posted this week by Justice Dept - don't forget ADA ( Americans Disabilities Act) requirements when making decisions about spending stimulus funds!
Click Here: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
ADA Information Line
800-514-0301 (Voice)
800-514-0383 (TTY)
Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (ET)
Thurs 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm (ET)
ADA Website http://www.ada.gov/
National Network of ADA Centers 800-949-4232
Click Here: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
ADA Information Line
800-514-0301 (Voice)
800-514-0383 (TTY)
Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (ET)
Thurs 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm (ET)
ADA Website http://www.ada.gov/
National Network of ADA Centers 800-949-4232
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
SMOKE ALARMS FOR SLEEPING ADULTS WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING
ARE YOU SCARED TO SLEEP AT NIGHT BECAUSE YOU ARE HARD OF HEARING?
I SURE AM. I HAVE BEEN FOR MONTHS NOW THAT I LOST ALL OF MY HEARING IN MY RIGHT EAR. I'M PARANOID. I CAN BARELY SLEEP AT NIGHT. I'M AFRAID I WONT HEAR THE ALARM, OR A FIRE OR EVEN A BURGLAR.
PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE:
SMOKE ALARMS FOR SLEEPING ADULTS WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING
I was searching on google and I found - Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock. This device is a fire/smoke detector monitor that "listens" for any standard home smoke detector 3100 Hz, TS alert tone and then sounds its effective 520Hz square wave tone, and activates a pulsed bed shaker for maximum effectiveness in waking our lot in the scenario of a fire emergency. This monitoring allows the Lifetone to alert from any of the detectors in an interconnected smoke alarm system, thus giving extra time for safe evacuation, even when the fire has erupted far from the sleeping quarters - maybe the garage or kitchen. This device will be shipping the first week in APRIL 2009. BELOW is the direct website for more information.
TELTEX- LIFETONE HL
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF (HLAA)- HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA YOU CAN GET UP TO 25% USING YOUR MEMBER ID NUMBER!!!!
I hope this helps!
Have a great night
Smile*
I SURE AM. I HAVE BEEN FOR MONTHS NOW THAT I LOST ALL OF MY HEARING IN MY RIGHT EAR. I'M PARANOID. I CAN BARELY SLEEP AT NIGHT. I'M AFRAID I WONT HEAR THE ALARM, OR A FIRE OR EVEN A BURGLAR.
PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE:
SMOKE ALARMS FOR SLEEPING ADULTS WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING
I was searching on google and I found - Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock. This device is a fire/smoke detector monitor that "listens" for any standard home smoke detector 3100 Hz, TS alert tone and then sounds its effective 520Hz square wave tone, and activates a pulsed bed shaker for maximum effectiveness in waking our lot in the scenario of a fire emergency. This monitoring allows the Lifetone to alert from any of the detectors in an interconnected smoke alarm system, thus giving extra time for safe evacuation, even when the fire has erupted far from the sleeping quarters - maybe the garage or kitchen. This device will be shipping the first week in APRIL 2009. BELOW is the direct website for more information.
TELTEX- LIFETONE HL
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF (HLAA)- HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA YOU CAN GET UP TO 25% USING YOUR MEMBER ID NUMBER!!!!
I hope this helps!
Have a great night
Smile*
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Is making ear impressions for in ear monitors (IEMs) different than making ear impressions for hearing aids?
Again, Another interesting article about IEM ( In- Ear Monitor). I had to copy and paste it because the direct website wouldn't link for some reason.
Ear Impressions for In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Systems
Keith Gordon,, Director of Marketing, VitaSound
Is making ear impressions for in ear monitors (IEMs) different than making ear impressions for hearing aids?
With custom IEMs, fit is king. As with hearing aids, fit and comfort are extremely important with IEMs. With IEMs, between performing, rehearsals, and MP3 listening, many of your patients will likely be using them for several hours each day. IEM users will generate far more perspiration than the typical hearing aid user, and a proper fit is also responsible for keeping sweat from making its way up the ear canal.
By contrast, a poor fitting IEM can lead to discomfort, a tendency to fall out of the ear, and poor sound quality as sound leaks around the poor seal. This, in turn, can have a domino effect of other negative consequences, such as the volume setting and mix being compromised to compensate for the poor sound quality, inadequate hearing protection due to the poor seal, and ultimately, rejection of the IEMs by the performer.
With custom IEMs, a good fit is a primarily the result of a good, deep ear impression.
Most of the major custom IEM manufacturers make the following recommendations for taking IEM impressions, some of which may differ from typical hearing aid impressions. First, use a 2” bite block to keep the patient’s mouth open while the impression material sets. This is because jaw movement slightly alters the shape of the ear canal. With IEMs, you need to maintain a good seal when your jaw moves into a wide-open position while singing or speaking. Next, it is also beneficial to have the impressions taken as deeply as comfort allows, preferably to the second bend in the ear canal. This increases the hearing protection of the IEM by adding mass between the external stage volume and the eardrum. It also minimizes the occlusion effect by reducing the air volume between the IEM tip and the eardrum.
It’s important to note that you should choose a manufacturer who will rework the fit should it not be perfect the first time, just as with custom hearing aids.
Keith Gordon is Director of Marketing and Sales at VitaSound Audio Inc. (www.vitasound.com). He is a veteran audio engineer who mixed monitors for over a decade before overseeing development of a DSP-based hardware/software IEM system in conjunction with Westone Laboratories. He can be contacted at keithgordonca@gmail.com
HUGS
Danielle
Ear Impressions for In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Systems
Keith Gordon,, Director of Marketing, VitaSound
Is making ear impressions for in ear monitors (IEMs) different than making ear impressions for hearing aids?
With custom IEMs, fit is king. As with hearing aids, fit and comfort are extremely important with IEMs. With IEMs, between performing, rehearsals, and MP3 listening, many of your patients will likely be using them for several hours each day. IEM users will generate far more perspiration than the typical hearing aid user, and a proper fit is also responsible for keeping sweat from making its way up the ear canal.
By contrast, a poor fitting IEM can lead to discomfort, a tendency to fall out of the ear, and poor sound quality as sound leaks around the poor seal. This, in turn, can have a domino effect of other negative consequences, such as the volume setting and mix being compromised to compensate for the poor sound quality, inadequate hearing protection due to the poor seal, and ultimately, rejection of the IEMs by the performer.
With custom IEMs, a good fit is a primarily the result of a good, deep ear impression.
Most of the major custom IEM manufacturers make the following recommendations for taking IEM impressions, some of which may differ from typical hearing aid impressions. First, use a 2” bite block to keep the patient’s mouth open while the impression material sets. This is because jaw movement slightly alters the shape of the ear canal. With IEMs, you need to maintain a good seal when your jaw moves into a wide-open position while singing or speaking. Next, it is also beneficial to have the impressions taken as deeply as comfort allows, preferably to the second bend in the ear canal. This increases the hearing protection of the IEM by adding mass between the external stage volume and the eardrum. It also minimizes the occlusion effect by reducing the air volume between the IEM tip and the eardrum.
It’s important to note that you should choose a manufacturer who will rework the fit should it not be perfect the first time, just as with custom hearing aids.
Keith Gordon is Director of Marketing and Sales at VitaSound Audio Inc. (www.vitasound.com). He is a veteran audio engineer who mixed monitors for over a decade before overseeing development of a DSP-based hardware/software IEM system in conjunction with Westone Laboratories. He can be contacted at keithgordonca@gmail.com
HUGS
Danielle
DEAD ZONES: What are they and what can you do about them?
I got this interesting article today!
check it out here
DEAD ZONES: What are they and what do you do about them?
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check it out here
DEAD ZONES: What are they and what do you do about them?
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