<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">You are so welcome and if you have any more questions about me in my vision, loss and hearing loss, feel free to hit me up here. And I will be so happy to answer anyone’s question. Because I am not ashamed of sharing. My stepmom always told me the more you share the more you grow. And people with the same disabilities they might not know on how other people vision or hearing works for them so it’s always good to ask questions. So I want to say thank you again. <div><br></div><div>Oh, and also I’ve been a🦮 user for 25 years will make this year. And I am so happy that I am a.🦮 user because I have more independence and freedom with a🦮 then with a long white cane.<br><div><br></div><div>All my love always</div><div>Ineko 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 3, 2023, at 9:37 AM, Delcenia Brown via NFB-DB <nfb-db@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your answer. Yes, I agree, that is how we learn. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Have a bless weekend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Delcenia <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-DB <nfb-db-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ineko Gary via NFB-DB<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Ineko Gary <rubiigary@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-DB] 5 Signs You Need to Be Tested for Hearing Loss - CNET<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Yeah, I thought about getting cochlear implants. But I don’t wanna have my hair cut off and shaved for them to do a cochlear implant. I’ve just learned to do you know be happy on what I have. And I use a braille display that I can link up to my iPhone.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">And I don’t mind you asking questions. That’s how we learn. So any question I don’t mind answering. I mostly wear my hearing aids when I’m out and about. If I cross the streets, I wear them because the only ologies has them turned all the way up . But my only I’ll just says it has a tiny bit more room to go a little louder for when I need it. So, my hearing aids have to be that loud so at least I can hear the traffic. And catch some words that my family is telling me. If I miss a word, they don’t mind to repeat it. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I’ve been blind, since I’ve been six months old. But I didn’t start losing my hearing around 11 years old to 13 years old. So having both being blind and deaf yeah, I just got used to it and it doesn’t bother me. But that’s OK that you asked. That’s how we learn.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Lots of love always<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Ineko <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">❤️❤️</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Jun 1, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Delcenia Brown via NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">nfb-db@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Ineko, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">I hope you do not mind me asking this question. Since, you stated that you only have a “tiny tiny bit of Hearing left with hearing aids” and you said “I will not be able to hear it with the hearing aids.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Have you considered getting a cochlear implant? Why or why not.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Thanks in advance for your response.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Delcenia<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-db-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ineko Gary via NFB-DB<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">nfb-db@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Ineko Gary <<a href="mailto:rubiigary@gmail.com">rubiigary@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-DB] 5 Signs You Need to Be Tested for Hearing Loss - CNET<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Oh yes back in 19 9798. I had my first hearing test and my hearing loss in both ears was bad I felt the test. They did check for wax buildup and I did not have any any wax build up. They did a speech test and I failed the speech test. Moving forward I went to a different all the ologies test in 2017 2018. And I lost a significant amount of hearing between the first time in the second time, and they did another speech test and I felt worse than the first time. I asked my new Ali ologies and I am I considered hard of hearing without hearing aids he said no, he said, without hearing aids I am totally deaf. And then we did the test again with hearing aids, and he says with hearing aids you are profoundly profoundly hard of hearing. And he said that the hearing aids that I have from my old ideologies is the wrong kind those are for people with mild hearing loss and he says you need the ones for people who are deaf so I got some new set of hearing aids. They are Bluetooth and I can link up to my iPhone, my iPad, and keep it moving. He said as I failed the speech test. He says the letters I cannot pronounce is SS and the words with T and some words with the letter D. He said I felt those letters really really bad. He said that’s good I know tactile sign language because he’s recommend me use it for all of my appointments. She said I have just a tiny tiny bit of Hearing left with hearing aids, and he says, because after a while, I will not be able to hear it with the hearing aids. He says with hearing aids I only get 2% of the conversation. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">So everyone who is on the chapter list here please please read the email feel good and please go get a hearing test if you’re also blind deaf blind because you will know how much hearing loss you have and what you need to do.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Lots of love always <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🤟🏽🤟🏽</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Ineko <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Jun 1, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Marsha via NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">nfb-db@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div><p>CNET - Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>5 Signs You Need to Be Tested for Hearing Loss - CNET<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="speakabletextp1">If you find yourself saying "what?" a lot, you might be starting to wonder about your hearing. You're not alone. Roughly <a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing" target="_blank">15% of American adults</a> have some level of hearing loss. The good news? Now that you can access <a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/are-you-a-good-candidate-for-otc-hearing-aids/" target="_blank">over-the-counter hearing aids</a>, improving your hearing can be pretty simple. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="speakabletextp2">So should you get a hearing test? To answer that, it'll help to understand the signs of hearing loss, the importance of regular hearing checkups and what to expect from them. Let's look at all of that here. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>What is a hearing test?<o:p></o:p></h2><p>Before we get into the signs you might have hearing loss, let's ease any fears you might have about a hearing screening. If you're feeling uneasy because you don't know what to expect, we can help. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Hearing loss tests are quick, painless processes. Usually, you'll be done in a half hour or less. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Your certified audiologist generally tailors the hearing screening to you. Some of the more common types of hearing tests include:<o:p></o:p></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Pure-tone tests that evaluate the quietest volume at which you can hear certain pitches.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Speech tests during which you listen to and try your best to repeat words and phrases.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Tests to see if there's fluid or wax buildup in your ear, like bone conduction testing and tympanometry.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">More specialized testing like auditory brainstem response (ABR) or otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p>Pure-tone testing and speech testing are the most common hearing tests. With a pure-tone hearing test, you sit in a soundproof room. You'll wear a set of headphones through which your audiologist sends sounds at different pitches and volumes to one ear at a time. You signal when you hear the sound, usually by raising a hand or pressing a button. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Speech testing functions similarly, but instead of hearing tones, you hear words and are asked to repeat them. Your audiologist evaluates the lowest volume at which you can still clearly make out the words and phrases. <o:p></o:p></p><p>The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association <a href="https://www.iup.edu/special-ed/files/programs/guidelines-for-audiologic-screening.pdf" target="_blank">recommends</a> that all adults get hearing loss tests every decade until age 50, after which point they should get regular hearing checkups every three years. Remember, getting <a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/how-hearing-aids-work/" target="_blank">hearing aids</a> is easier now thanks to <a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/in-ear-vs-behind-ear-hearing-aids-which-one-is-right-for-you/" target="_blank">over-the-counter options</a>, so there's no reason to drag your heels here. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Importance of regular hearing checkups<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="c-shortcodeimagecredit">djgunner/E+/Getty Images</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Hearing loss generally happens gradually. In fact, it can happen so slowly that you don't realize that your hearing has deteriorated over time. The ASHA <a href="https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/adult-hearing-screening/" target="_blank">reports</a> that adults wait an average of nearly nine years before addressing their hearing problems, largely because of this issue. <o:p></o:p></p><p>In other words, even if you think your hearing is fine, you might benefit from periodic hearing loss tests. Under age 50, you can go 10 years between hearing checkups unless you notice any of the signs we're about to outline. Because hearing often deteriorates with age, though, you should bump up to regular hearing checkups on a triennial basis once you hit your 50th birthday. <o:p></o:p></p><p>If you skip hearing screening, you might inadvertently change your life to make up for hearing loss. You might avoid crowded settings because you have trouble hearing with background noise, for example, or increase the volume in your headphones, which can further damage your hearing. Ultimately, hearing tests can help you not just check how your ears function and also protect them and your quality of life. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>5 signs you need a hearing test <o:p></o:p></h2><p>If you're due for a hearing test per the ASHA recommendation, schedule yours. Even if you haven't crossed the recommended timeline, you might need to get your ears checked if these signs sound familiar: <o:p></o:p></p><ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Saying "what?" a lot </span></strong>-- If you have to ask people to repeat themselves on a regular basis, it likely means your ears aren't working as well as they should be. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hearing ringing in your ears </span></strong>-- Hearing loss often goes hand in hand with tinnitus, which causes that persistent ringing. So even if you think you're hearing fine, if you've got a regular ringing in your ears, it's worth talking to an audiologist. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pumping up the volume </span></strong>-- Do you often listen to your headphones at or near full volume? Do you turn up the volume on the TV and in the car? If so, you might be compensating for hearing loss. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Struggling to hear amid background noise </span></strong>-- Does your ability to hear clearly deteriorate as background noise increases? If you struggle at parties and other loud environments, you're likely living with some level of hearing loss. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Embarrassment in social situations because you can't hear </span></strong>-- Sometimes, difficulty hearing can lead to social gaffes. If you've ever wrongly assumed someone said something because you didn't want to ask them to repeat themselves, for example, hearing loss could be to blame. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p>The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders has <a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/do-you-need-hearing-test" target="_blank">an online questionnaire</a> you can take to help you find out if you would benefit from a hearing screening. <o:p></o:p></p><p>If you think you do need a hearing test, the ASHA recommends that Americans get hearing loss tests performed by a certified audiologist. Your doctor should be able to refer you to one. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Bottom line<o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="c-shortcodeimagecredit">urbanzon/E+/Getty Images</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Many adults live with some level of hearing loss, often without knowing it. That's why regular hearing checkups matter. If any of the signs we just laid out sound familiar, schedule a hearing test for yourself. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Plus, if you catch your hearing loss early when it's mild to moderate, over-the-counter hearing aids can <a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/are-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-just-as-good-heres-what-to-know/" target="_blank">likely help</a>. Before you jump in with them, though, see a certified audiologist and weigh some <a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/10-things-to-consider-before-you-buy-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/" target="_blank">key considerations</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/5-signs-you-need-to-be-tested-for-hearing-loss/#ftag=CAD590a51e">https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/5-signs-you-need-to-be-tested-for-hearing-loss/#ftag=CAD590a51e</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>NFB-DB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-DB@nfbnet.org">NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-DB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>NFB-DB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-DB@nfbnet.org">NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-DB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFB-DB mailing list</span><br><span>NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-DB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>