[nfb-db] Definition of Deafblind? was new person

[Marsha Drenth]

I am not sure of the terminology of what defines DB or hearing impaired. I
do think it is all a preference on our part of what we call ourselves. I am
considered by my state to be DB, because I have a 50percent loss in my left
ear, and a 60percent in the right ear. In noisy places is the hardest for
me. If I am having a conversation with someone and I am eating, I can’t hear
them. If I am having a conversation with someone and there is only one other
noise source, I can’t hear them. Speech of other people is the hardest for
me to hear by far. 

 

Perhaps one of the other great minds on the list can give us definitions on
DB and hearing impaired.

Marsha 

 

 

 

 

From: nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Gerardo Corripio
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:40 AM
To: 'NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List'
Subject: [nfb-db] Definition of Deafblind? was new person

 

Wow I’m also happy to see activity on here! I’m Gerardo from Mexico and
(here’s my question) don’t know if I’m considered deafblind or not because
though I’m blind from birth, I have 70% hearing loss for which I wear
hearing aids. In loud places I have trouble hearing even when I turn down
the hearing aid volume; also when there’s an air conditioner or other loud
noises, I have to sit near the speaker to be able to hear. Also in churches
and other venues where there’s echo I have trouble hearing. So are these
criteria for defining deafblind?

 

De: nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org] En nombre
de The Pawpower Pack
Enviado el: miércoles, 11 de julio de 2012 11:41 p.m.
Para: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
Asunto: [nfb-db] new person

 

Hi y'all,

 

I've been on this list for a while, and am excited to see some activity.

My name is Rox.  I live in New Orleans, La.  I'm Deafblind.  

I was born blind, but lost my hearing due to a mold allergy after Hurricane
Katrina and the failure of the federal levees in New Orleans in 2006.  There
was a great deal of mold in the city and upon my return, it was only six
weeks until my hearing was mostly gone. 

 

I can benefit from a hearing aid in my left ear, but my right ear doesn't
work at all and is strictly for decoration. :)

 

I also have balance and vertigo problems from Meniere's Disease.  I use
American Sign Language in large meetings or in places where my hearing aid
won't be of any help.  This is in any place which is not quiet and where I
can't be face to face.  I also have Laveau, my guide/hearing/mobility
assistance dog and an in-home hearing and mobility dog Mill'E.

 

Due to personal and cultural reason I am not considering a cochlear implant
at this time.

 

I'm active with local Deaf and Deafblind groups and sit on our state's SSP
advisory board.

For my job I work as a braille, technology, and ADL instructors for blind
and Deafblind adults.  I also own a small home business and work as a dog
trainer and herbalist serving canine clients and making aroma therapy
products.

  I was not at convention.  I'd like to go next year providing that the NFB
is providing interpreters for sessions.

 

 

 

 

Anyway, good to see some familiar names here and sorry for the novel.

Rox and the Kitchen Bitches:

Bristol, Mill'E, Laveau, Baylee,!

 

"Dance, even if you have to warn others to get out of the way first."

http://pawpower4me.blogspot.com

 pawpower4me at gmail.com

AIM: brissysgirl

 

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