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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal> I do know what you all are talking about. I have hat hearing aid all my life until 15 years abo. I had hearing aid in my glass in the 60 . then win with hearing aids first in the ear then had go to stronger hearing aids to do that I hade to go to over ear aids. All the times have batteries. I had much trouble aid woring with batteries trouble. Then the fount about e coc processers. 15 years ago very worried about next step. I got then.and I am glad I did I never was disfantied. That the best move. As of now I have upgraded three times. And one the progresser was power by both recharable and batteries. I can do every thing with prosessor by my phone appt. I also ha ve phone connection and mike which can be plug in a head phone jack to cassett player or computer. I have been very happy and reconmen then. I see that some hearing people do not really do right for the person. I beleave thy wan to sell in the ear aids more then over ear whick are mor powerful. I thin thy geet mor money and less time to program then. Remeanber the hearing aids are adshearing is a pa system thay munty the sound whin the inplants lice coc are prosessers. Both are not perfice. But thy do help as you kno whin there noise lik people talking or wind or musick which love it they very hard to her. I also knot the every one are difference .i do bleive that the ass. Act need to be done I hope that you get better and on the feet my prawer and love are with wou. My tupeing is not god forgive me have a great day to you and all love frank</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">Lisa Ferris via NFB-DB</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:42 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org">NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:lisaferris@icloud.com">Lisa Ferris</a><br><b>Subject: </b>Re: [NFB-DB] FW: sharing an inaccessibility challenge</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is exactly why I refuse to use rechargeable hearing aids. I still carry around batteries, but then I am never out of power for more than a couple of minutes every two weeks. I do think for Deafblind, rechargeable hearing aids are not often the best recommendation. No one is taking my batteries away from me!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>But nevertheless, everyone should have choices and all medical equipment should be made accessible. I know the struggle of dealing with hearing aids in the hospital setting (just spent 3 weeks in the hospital in January for kidney transplant) and how out of control it can be to not have full access to your hearing aids. I’m sorry you had that issue and I totally support you on advocating for hearing aid manufacturers to shape up on this, as well as supporting the accessible medical equipment act.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Lisa Ferris<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Miles Access Skills Training, LLC<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Blindmast.com<o:p></o:p></p></div></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 Feb 29, 2024, at 9:14 AM, Rocky Hart via NFB-DB <nfb-db@nfbnet.org> 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><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Doula:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>First, I am glad to know that you are doing well and out of the hospital! I am sure it was a less than enjoyable experience.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>What you are describing is exactly why, when I went through my hearing aid evaluation at HKNC, I specifically requested that I be fitted with non-rechargeable hearing aids. I have neither vision nor light perception, so there is no way I could see the light. It is somewhat inconvenient to carry hearing batteries on me constantly, but I would much rather do this have troubleshoot the issue, given how important it is for me to rely on my hearing as much as possible, even though it has become more or less a tool at this point in my DeafBlindness journey.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I am curious what app and what brand of hearing aids you are using? I use Phonak hearing aids, and the app is very accessible—accept, of course, when you don’t have access to a phone, as it was in your situation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I hope all continues to go well for you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Thank you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Rocky Hart </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><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, February 29, 2024 6:38 AM<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] FW: sharing an inaccessibility challenge<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GM hi Doula<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I am so truly sorry that you ran into this awful awful problem. I hope they can fix this in the future for everyone. Even mostly for the people who are deaf, blind, those who are deaf, and wear hearing aids.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I am totally deaf. So my hearing aids only allows me to hear sound. No speech or voice. But I understand on how you feel. Because you’re hearing aids you really truly need for communication.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Again, I hope they’re able to fix this problem. And I’m so glad you have a wonderful, sweet husband that helps you out when you need it.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sending all my prayers and love, and I hope you continue to get better and stronger.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sending all my love always to you and your beautiful family.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ineko <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Feb 29, 2024, at 7:02 AM, Kat Bottner via NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>nfb-db@nfbnet.org</span></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 class=MsoNormal>Hi Doula,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I ran into this exact problem back in 2023 while vacationing with family in New Orleans. To say it was definitely a struggle. The whole entire week is definitely an understatement. I do agree that passing the web and application accessibility act is a must for not just people who rely on hearing aids, but for the blind, and everyone else as well. getting this past, will help everyone with a disability and probably our sided counterparts as well<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kat.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Feb 29, 2024, at 6:51 AM, Doula Jarboe via NFB-DB <<a href="mailto:nfb-db@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>nfb-db@nfbnet.org</span></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>Hey All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I initially sent this to my own affiliate’s listserv. However, wanted to share it here as well. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doula<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> <a href="mailto:doula.jarboe@gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>doula.jarboe@gmail.com</span></a> <<a href="mailto:doula.jarboe@gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>doula.jarboe@gmail.com</span></a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</span></a>><br><b>Subject:</b> sharing an inaccessibility challenge<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As I mentioned, I’ve been in the hospital for about the last week and a half. I wanted to share an experience I had because of an inaccessible application. If people think I should write this up more formally for the Blog or the Monitor or some other publication, I can do so. But right now, I’m just wanting to share this experience with people who will understand because of our family and organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> So, most know I identify as DeafBlind. I wear hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. The charger has lovely little lights that light up when the hearing aids are charging properly. So helpful for me right? I also have an application on my phone that works with my hearing aids. Sort of. Some things work just great, some things have the button, some things you get into the section and there’s no information there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Friday evening I moved from ICU to the regular hospital floor. One of my hearing aids was dying so I stuck it in the charger. Maybe an hour to an hour and a half later I pulled it back out to use it and was still receiving the low battery signal. So obviously not getting charged. Now I’m starting to worry because the other hearing aid is starting to die as well. Wes, my husband showed up to visit, and he’s both sighted and technology is his specialty. He finally figured out it was the charging cable that needed replacing. However, by the time he figured that out both hearing aids were completely dead. I spent a good while that night without the use of my hearing aids because I didn’t have full access to the application that could have told me pretty immediately that the hearing aid wasn’t charging. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> That was my bad experience, if we can get the web and application accessibility act passed, something like this I might be able to avoid. Thank you for listening.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doula<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-DB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-DB@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</span></a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</span></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/kat.bottner%40gmail.com"><span style='color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/kat.bottner%40gmail.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-DB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-DB@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</span></a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org"><span style='color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</span></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"><span style='color:#467886'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:.5in'>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-DB mailing list<br>NFB-DB@nfbnet.org<br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org<br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-DB:<br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/lisaferris%40icloud.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>