[nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 42, Issue 37
Keitei
kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
Fri Jul 27 22:59:31 UTC 2012
Hello Cathy,
I completely agree with you that the Federation would benefit from learning about deaf-blindness. I know of a couple blind people in the Federation who have learned some ASL. Maybe there can be some socialization that way.
Sincerely,
Keitei Colton
435-901-4265
555 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
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> Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:20:05 -0500
> From: Catherine Miller <guillcat at gmail.com>
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> Janice, Scott, Geraldo, and All:
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> My heart aches for all deaf blind people in terms of the isolation we feel. I went for many years not knowing there were others like me. I am thankful every day for our Division. I am truly fortunate to have had successful bilateral cochlear implant surgeries, so that the problem is alleviated; but I will forever remain committed to the finding a solution for the isolation that plagues us.
>
> I've spoken about SSPs before to some of you, and I would truly appreciate your feedback. Many DB people I know from the Deaf culture use SSPs that are paid for with public funds. I have enjoyed the use of an SSP for over two years. Based on my experience, there is no technological substitute for an SSP when we need one in social situations. I believe that coupled with deaf-blind communicators, the role of an SSSP is perfect for those of us who have not yet learned to sign.
>
> I believe that if we in the Division pooled our resources, we could educate the Federation, get them behind us, and approach Congress to request the funding of a nationwide SSP program.
>
> I would like to hear from you guys how you feel about this. I'd also like to answer any questions yu have concerning my experience with an SSP.
>
> I know there are better solutions for us than those we are struggling with today. The Federation has a proud history of promoting independence for blind people. But it also promotes equality. I don't believe those of us who are hearing impaired can enjoy equality with our brothers and sisters who are blind until we have the support we need as deaf-blind federationists. It will require more tan the technology we're using now.
>
> With warmest regards,
>
> Cathy Miller
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>> 1. Social situations with normal people (Janice Toothman)
>> 2. Re: Social situations with normal people (Scott Davert)
>> 3. FCC publishes consumer guide to the National deaf-blind
>> equipment distribution program (Scott Davert)
>> 4. Re: Social situations with normal people (GERARDO CORRIPIO FLORES)
>> 5. Re: Social situations with normal people (Janice Toothman)
>> 6. Re: Social situations with normal people (Gerardo Corripio)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:05:30 -0400
>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>> Message-ID: <501178DA.1070406 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> I get frustrated by those people who knew me growing up and assume I am
>> being rude to them when I don't say "Hi" to them after they have said
>> "Hi" to me. Do I always have to explain to people that I am not being
>> rude or trying to brush them off but that I honestly didn't hear them
>> because I am deaf and that I didn't see them because I am blind. How do
>> you go to social events where the majority are sighted and your the only
>> deaf-blind person and you can't make sense of the person your having a
>> conversation with because of all the other noises/conversions going on
>> in the room?
>>
>> I feel very isolated from my peers because I cannot hear conversations
>> in a classroom when others are talking as well. Similarly family
>> gatherings do not have usual anticipation at going to these events has
>> diminished greatly due to my deaf-blindness.
>> This is a challenge for me when I go back to school. The University
>> offers me transcribers for my class but they write the "gist" of what is
>> said and often leave out important dates and names of authors. Also, I
>> do not receive this transcription in real time but within 24-36 hours
>> after the class has ended.
>> Unfortunately, when I go to conventions I have to rely on my FM system
>> and a digital recorder.
>> Has anyone else had problems problems in social situations.
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:10:05 -0400
>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAOHXxEbwtzfhrEF8YmoALoqr_C-rdttx+PRmpKOhpQcNEPVgZg at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>
>> Hi janice.
>> I've had the same struggles as you have, and my social life has
>> suffered greatly. I've become an intravert because of this.
>> I understand also not being able to always hear or see someone when
>> they say hello to me, and wish that I could offer some suggestions as
>> to ways of dealing with this. But these are other people we're talking
>> about, people who have their own actions, thoughts, and assumptions.
>> All you can do is explain it to them and hope they understand. No
>> matter what audiological equipment you use, it's never going to be as
>> good as what would be considered normal hearing. The only way I've
>> found to deal with my extrovertedness, is to have small gatherings of
>> like 2 or 3 others, which makes it easier as long as you're not in a
>> noisey environment. But I fit in nowhere. I have a hard time with
>> speech and don't know enough sign language. I'm trying to learn sign
>> language now, but the politics and all the bs surrounding it is making
>> that difficult. So I just keep pushing on and do the best I can and
>> live with it. What other choice do I have?
>>
>> Scott
>>
>> On 7/26/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> I get frustrated by those people who knew me growing up and assume I am
>>> being rude to them when I don't say "Hi" to them after they have said
>>> "Hi" to me. Do I always have to explain to people that I am not being
>>> rude or trying to brush them off but that I honestly didn't hear them
>>> because I am deaf and that I didn't see them because I am blind. How do
>>> you go to social events where the majority are sighted and your the only
>>> deaf-blind person and you can't make sense of the person your having a
>>> conversation with because of all the other noises/conversions going on
>>> in the room?
>>>
>>> I feel very isolated from my peers because I cannot hear conversations
>>> in a classroom when others are talking as well. Similarly family
>>> gatherings do not have usual anticipation at going to these events has
>>> diminished greatly due to my deaf-blindness.
>>> This is a challenge for me when I go back to school. The University
>>> offers me transcribers for my class but they write the "gist" of what is
>>> said and often leave out important dates and names of authors. Also, I
>>> do not receive this transcription in real time but within 24-36 hours
>>> after the class has ended.
>>> Unfortunately, when I go to conventions I have to rely on my FM system
>>> and a digital recorder.
>>> Has anyone else had problems problems in social situations.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:13:46 -0400
>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nfb-db] FCC publishes consumer guide to the National
>> deaf-blind equipment distribution program
>> Message-ID:
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>> The FCC published a new Consumer Guide that provides a description and
>> summary of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
>> (NDBEDP).
>>
>> The Guide is available online in two versions:
>>
>> HTML ? http://www.fcc.gov/guides/national-deaf-blind-equipment-distribution-program
>>
>> PDF ? http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/NDBEDP.pdf
>>
>> For this or any other consumer publication in an accessible format
>> (electronic text, Microsoft Word, Braille, large print or audio),
>> please send an email to FCC504 at fcc.gov; call 1-888-CALL-FCC
>> (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; or
>> write to:
>>
>> Federal Communications Commission
>> Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
>> Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
>> 445 12th Street, S.W.
>> Washington, DC 20554
>>
>>
>> Scott Davert, MA, VRT
>> Senior Instructor, Adaptive Technology Department and Communications
>> Learning Center
>> Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC)
>> 141 Middle Neck Rd.
>> Sands Point NY, 11050
>> 516-944-8900 ext. 322 (Voice)
>> scott.davert at hknc.org
>> www.hknc.org
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>> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:41:41 -0500
>> From: GERARDO CORRIPIO FLORES <gera1027 at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>> Message-ID:
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>> Wow! what a great topic! Though I'm not deafblind (I have 70% hearing
>> loss and use hearing aids) I prefer small social gatherings of two
>> three or up to five people at most. ABout fm transmiters, I used to
>> use one some years ago but only used it in school since I'd like to
>> appear as most regular as possible. Keep on this great topic!
>>
>> 2012/7/26, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>:
>>> Hi janice.
>>> I've had the same struggles as you have, and my social life has
>>> suffered greatly. I've become an intravert because of this.
>>> I understand also not being able to always hear or see someone when
>>> they say hello to me, and wish that I could offer some suggestions as
>>> to ways of dealing with this. But these are other people we're talking
>>> about, people who have their own actions, thoughts, and assumptions.
>>> All you can do is explain it to them and hope they understand. No
>>> matter what audiological equipment you use, it's never going to be as
>>> good as what would be considered normal hearing. The only way I've
>>> found to deal with my extrovertedness, is to have small gatherings of
>>> like 2 or 3 others, which makes it easier as long as you're not in a
>>> noisey environment. But I fit in nowhere. I have a hard time with
>>> speech and don't know enough sign language. I'm trying to learn sign
>>> language now, but the politics and all the bs surrounding it is making
>>> that difficult. So I just keep pushing on and do the best I can and
>>> live with it. What other choice do I have?
>>>
>>> Scott
>>>
>>> On 7/26/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>> I get frustrated by those people who knew me growing up and assume I am
>>>> being rude to them when I don't say "Hi" to them after they have said
>>>> "Hi" to me. Do I always have to explain to people that I am not being
>>>> rude or trying to brush them off but that I honestly didn't hear them
>>>> because I am deaf and that I didn't see them because I am blind. How do
>>>> you go to social events where the majority are sighted and your the only
>>>> deaf-blind person and you can't make sense of the person your having a
>>>> conversation with because of all the other noises/conversions going on
>>>> in the room?
>>>>
>>>> I feel very isolated from my peers because I cannot hear conversations
>>>> in a classroom when others are talking as well. Similarly family
>>>> gatherings do not have usual anticipation at going to these events has
>>>> diminished greatly due to my deaf-blindness.
>>>> This is a challenge for me when I go back to school. The University
>>>> offers me transcribers for my class but they write the "gist" of what is
>>>> said and often leave out important dates and names of authors. Also, I
>>>> do not receive this transcription in real time but within 24-36 hours
>>>> after the class has ended.
>>>> Unfortunately, when I go to conventions I have to rely on my FM system
>>>> and a digital recorder.
>>>> Has anyone else had problems problems in social situations.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> nfb-db mailing list
>>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:26:52 -0400
>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>> Message-ID: <5011C42C.8030000 at verizon.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Gerardo,
>> If I may ask, were you afraid of the stigma of being labeled hearing
>> impaired or deaf? or was if something else that prompted you to refrain
>> from using your FM receiver. I know that for me it is always a struggle
>> not wanting to appear different from others yet having a desire to not
>> only learn but also to be heard. Because of the stigma of deaf-blindness
>> I often did not want draw attention to my needs in a classroom. The
>> result was that I could not fully participate in the class and the
>> teacher did not know why so I was graded down with respect to
>> participation. It is an awful responsibility to be the counseling
>> departments first deaf-blind student. This means I must educate my
>> professors and classmates not only about deaf-blindness and what we can
>> do with the proper training and technology.
>> Janice
>> On 7/26/2012 2:41 PM, GERARDO CORRIPIO FLORES wrote:
>>> Wow! what a great topic! Though I'm not deafblind (I have 70% hearing
>>> loss and use hearing aids) I prefer small social gatherings of two
>>> three or up to five people at most. ABout fm transmiters, I used to
>>> use one some years ago but only used it in school since I'd like to
>>> appear as most regular as possible. Keep on this great topic!
>>>
>>> 2012/7/26, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>:
>>>> Hi janice.
>>>> I've had the same struggles as you have, and my social life has
>>>> suffered greatly. I've become an intravert because of this.
>>>> I understand also not being able to always hear or see someone when
>>>> they say hello to me, and wish that I could offer some suggestions as
>>>> to ways of dealing with this. But these are other people we're talking
>>>> about, people who have their own actions, thoughts, and assumptions.
>>>> All you can do is explain it to them and hope they understand. No
>>>> matter what audiological equipment you use, it's never going to be as
>>>> good as what would be considered normal hearing. The only way I've
>>>> found to deal with my extrovertedness, is to have small gatherings of
>>>> like 2 or 3 others, which makes it easier as long as you're not in a
>>>> noisey environment. But I fit in nowhere. I have a hard time with
>>>> speech and don't know enough sign language. I'm trying to learn sign
>>>> language now, but the politics and all the bs surrounding it is making
>>>> that difficult. So I just keep pushing on and do the best I can and
>>>> live with it. What other choice do I have?
>>>>
>>>> Scott
>>>>
>>>> On 7/26/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> I get frustrated by those people who knew me growing up and assume I am
>>>>> being rude to them when I don't say "Hi" to them after they have said
>>>>> "Hi" to me. Do I always have to explain to people that I am not being
>>>>> rude or trying to brush them off but that I honestly didn't hear them
>>>>> because I am deaf and that I didn't see them because I am blind. How do
>>>>> you go to social events where the majority are sighted and your the only
>>>>> deaf-blind person and you can't make sense of the person your having a
>>>>> conversation with because of all the other noises/conversions going on
>>>>> in the room?
>>>>>
>>>>> I feel very isolated from my peers because I cannot hear conversations
>>>>> in a classroom when others are talking as well. Similarly family
>>>>> gatherings do not have usual anticipation at going to these events has
>>>>> diminished greatly due to my deaf-blindness.
>>>>> This is a challenge for me when I go back to school. The University
>>>>> offers me transcribers for my class but they write the "gist" of what is
>>>>> said and often leave out important dates and names of authors. Also, I
>>>>> do not receive this transcription in real time but within 24-36 hours
>>>>> after the class has ended.
>>>>> Unfortunately, when I go to conventions I have to rely on my FM system
>>>>> and a digital recorder.
>>>>> Has anyone else had problems problems in social situations.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:34:24 -0500
>> From: "Gerardo Corripio" <gera1027 at gmail.com>
>> To: "'NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List'" <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>> Message-ID: <00d701cd6c0d$4dc51a30$e94f4e90$@com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> I think the wanting to appear as normal as possible; all my life I've grown
>> up with blindness being the only disability since with my hearing aids I'm
>> able to hear OK.
>>
>> -----Mensaje original-----
>> De: nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org] En nombre
>> de Janice Toothman
>> Enviado el: Jueves, 26 de Julio de 2012 17:27
>> Para: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
>> Asunto: Re: [nfb-db] Social situations with normal people
>>
>> Gerardo,
>> If I may ask, were you afraid of the stigma of being labeled hearing
>> impaired or deaf? or was if something else that prompted you to refrain
>> from using your FM receiver. I know that for me it is always a struggle
>> not wanting to appear different from others yet having a desire to not
>> only learn but also to be heard. Because of the stigma of deaf-blindness
>> I often did not want draw attention to my needs in a classroom. The
>> result was that I could not fully participate in the class and the
>> teacher did not know why so I was graded down with respect to
>> participation. It is an awful responsibility to be the counseling
>> departments first deaf-blind student. This means I must educate my
>> professors and classmates not only about deaf-blindness and what we can
>> do with the proper training and technology.
>> Janice
>> On 7/26/2012 2:41 PM, GERARDO CORRIPIO FLORES wrote:
>>> Wow! what a great topic! Though I'm not deafblind (I have 70% hearing
>>> loss and use hearing aids) I prefer small social gatherings of two
>>> three or up to five people at most. ABout fm transmiters, I used to
>>> use one some years ago but only used it in school since I'd like to
>>> appear as most regular as possible. Keep on this great topic!
>>>
>>> 2012/7/26, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>:
>>>> Hi janice.
>>>> I've had the same struggles as you have, and my social life has
>>>> suffered greatly. I've become an intravert because of this.
>>>> I understand also not being able to always hear or see someone when
>>>> they say hello to me, and wish that I could offer some suggestions as
>>>> to ways of dealing with this. But these are other people we're talking
>>>> about, people who have their own actions, thoughts, and assumptions.
>>>> All you can do is explain it to them and hope they understand. No
>>>> matter what audiological equipment you use, it's never going to be as
>>>> good as what would be considered normal hearing. The only way I've
>>>> found to deal with my extrovertedness, is to have small gatherings of
>>>> like 2 or 3 others, which makes it easier as long as you're not in a
>>>> noisey environment. But I fit in nowhere. I have a hard time with
>>>> speech and don't know enough sign language. I'm trying to learn sign
>>>> language now, but the politics and all the bs surrounding it is making
>>>> that difficult. So I just keep pushing on and do the best I can and
>>>> live with it. What other choice do I have?
>>>>
>>>> Scott
>>>>
>>>> On 7/26/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> I get frustrated by those people who knew me growing up and assume I am
>>>>> being rude to them when I don't say "Hi" to them after they have said
>>>>> "Hi" to me. Do I always have to explain to people that I am not being
>>>>> rude or trying to brush them off but that I honestly didn't hear them
>>>>> because I am deaf and that I didn't see them because I am blind. How do
>>>>> you go to social events where the majority are sighted and your the only
>>>>> deaf-blind person and you can't make sense of the person your having a
>>>>> conversation with because of all the other noises/conversions going on
>>>>> in the room?
>>>>>
>>>>> I feel very isolated from my peers because I cannot hear conversations
>>>>> in a classroom when others are talking as well. Similarly family
>>>>> gatherings do not have usual anticipation at going to these events has
>>>>> diminished greatly due to my deaf-blindness.
>>>>> This is a challenge for me when I go back to school. The University
>>>>> offers me transcribers for my class but they write the "gist" of what is
>>>>> said and often leave out important dates and names of authors. Also, I
>>>>> do not receive this transcription in real time but within 24-36 hours
>>>>> after the class has ended.
>>>>> Unfortunately, when I go to conventions I have to rely on my FM system
>>>>> and a digital recorder.
>>>>> Has anyone else had problems problems in social situations.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
>>>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:41:40 -0500
> From: The Pawpower Pack <pawpower4me at gmail.com>
> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfb-db] Working with an SSP
> Message-ID: <8411EB30-12E6-4E0C-98B0-A232A24C839C at gmail.com>
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> DelSp="yes"
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> Cathy, and all:
>
> I am Deafblind and work with an SSP. I love the freedom and
> independence an SSP gives me. I use ASL, and my SSP does things for
> me such as sign the sale paper at the grocery, sign prices of things,
> describe things, read my mail, help me through airport security, etc.
> I would be fully behind any attempt to educate the Federation about
> SSPs and what they can do.
> If anyone has any questions, I'd also be willing to talk about my
> experience with an SSP.
>
>
> Rox and the 16 paws:
> Bristol, Mill'E, Laveau, Baylee!
> . "Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn't be done."
>
> http://pawpower4me.blogspot.com
> pawpower4me at gmail.com
>
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