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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>April, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I share your frustration. I do not believe it is a
case of denial. Just a matter of trying to find a way to communicate and
be independent. I do not know what state you are in. However, most medical
facility provide my ...(whatever it is called/ profile) online where they could
post information that is not confidential. Yes, keep being persistent and ask
them to send the information to your email. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Keep shareing your concerns with the
deaf/blind community. Maybe one day there is a connection one on one and not the
whole group. This might be the one that understand talking on the phone is not
the bes answer. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>take care</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Delcenia</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=aprilbrownwrite@gmail.com
href="mailto:aprilbrownwrite@gmail.com">April Brown</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=nfb-db@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">nfb-db@nfbnet.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:23
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [nfb-db] Adjusting, and a few
questions</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><FONT
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size=+1>Hello,<BR><BR> Until a year ago, I mostly ignored my
low hearing. I've worn a hearing aid for years. A year ago, my
vision suddenly failed drastically. Obviously, it was never good to
begin with either, and I never did learn to read lips. I still don't have an
official diagnosis or prognosis.<BR><BR> Both of these
issues have caused me issues in the past. Even as my vision fails, and
my eye hurts constantly, I still comprehend better by seeing and
reading. I intend to learn Braille in January. (Novemeber is a
busy month for writers, and December is busy with in
laws).<BR><BR> Many, many years ago, in college,
I attempted to take a sign language course. I didn't learn a
thing. All I ever saw was motion, and nothing that made sense. At
the time, I blamed it on the stress of my life. Now, I'm not so sure it
was just stress. Still, I wish I had learned!<BR><BR>In the meantime,
and in the future, how do I convince doctors, and other professionals, that an
email is better than trying to comprehend a phone conversation?<BR><BR>To go
along with another thread or two, a few times I asked for help on a blind list
I had the "I can call you and talk you though it" response. Which is
great, except, I don't really comprehend well on the phone, even from people I
know. Especially if there is any background sound. I do appreciate
the sentiment. <BR><BR>I'm still very new in this situation, and yes,
I'm partially still in denial, I'm sure.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>April
Brown<BR><BR> <BR></FONT>
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