Week of 11.14.01 HearingExchange News http://www.HearingExchange.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Welcome to the current edition of HearingExchange News! Feel free to forward this to anyone else you think would be interested in it. Subscription and removal information are at the end of the newsletter. If the links don't work or you are an AOL user: please copy and paste the links into your browser. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IN THIS ISSUE: * Letter from the Editor * Sponsor Message * What's New * Featured Site * Feature Article * News * Paula's Pearls * Ask the Experts * Message Boards * Chat Schedule * Sponsor Message * Featured Book * Poll Results * Accessible Programs * Get Involved ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " L E T T E R F R O M T H E E D I T O R " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Hi everyone, The holidays are coming up soon which means parties and celebrations galore. With background music and lots of chatter, it can be hard to cope when you have a hearing loss. I make sure that I tell people about my hearing impairment and ask them to face me and repeat when necessary. If I didn't, I'd often feel left out of conversations and wouldn't enjoy myself with my family and friends. What do you do to help yourself during the holiday festivities? Do you bring an FM listening system to parties? Tell us how you cope in our Deaf/Hard of Hearing Message Boards here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000214 Have a great Thanksgiving, ~ Paula ============== S P O N S O R M E S S A G E ============== Amplified Cochlear Cordless Phone with Answering Machine A high quality amplified 900 Mhz cordless telephone with answering machine which has been modified for compatibility with t-coils and cochlear processors. Plug your phone directly into your processor! Amplification of phone is 28dB and is adjusted by a volume control. Answering machine has three mailboxes and amplified playback through external speakers (included), headphones or neckloops. See more at the Harris Communications site here: http://www.harriscomm.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Product_ID=16729&CATID=136/?source=hearingexchange ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " W H A T ' S N E W " " " " " " " " " " Late-breaking news!!! Donna Sorkin has accepted a position with Cochlear Corp. as Vice President of Consumer Affairs. Donna has been serving as Executive Director of Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Read the news release here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-111401.htm HearingExchange has formed a content partnership with Hearing Health Magazine to bring you informative articles that we feel would be of interest to you. (See Featured Article below.) HearingExchange has formed a sponsor network with several leading web sites. Participants include Hearing Health Magazine, (http://www.hearinghealthmag.org/?source=hearingexchangenews) Hearing Loss Web (http://www.hearinglossweb.com/?source=hearingexchangenews) and Say What Club (http://www.saywhatclub.com/?source=hearingexchangenews) Interested in joining our network? Send an email to mailto:publisher@hearingexchange.com with a description of your hearing loss related web site. We are pleased to announce that HearingExchange received the About.com's Best of the Net award for November in a nearly unanimous decision. Thank you to Jamie Berke and the members of the Deafness/Hard of Hearing site at About for this award! I have added a second chapter to my Hearing Loss Journal. You can view my journal here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/journals/display.cgi?id=2&sort=date&storyview=toc&chapter=1&cat=5 Be sure to register and start your own journal at HearingExchange. Not only is it a great way to relieve stress, it also helps others to understand what we go through as people with hearing loss or as parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It's easy to start one, just click here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/journals/stories.cgi?sort=date&cat=stories Cochlear Corporation, the world leader in cochlear implants has become a sponsor of HearingExchange. Please visit their site to learn about the new 3rd Generation Behind the Ear cochlear implant processor that will be available in the near future. Click here: http://www.cochlear.com/?source=hearingexchange Our new and improved Message Boards now let you see who's online when you are! You can also send and receive private email messages from members without divulging your email address. With over 450 registered members on our boards, there's never been a better time to register, read and post messages. Visit today: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " F E A T U R E D S I T E " " " " " " " " " " " " " The Deafness Research Foundation is s the leading source of private funding for basic and clinical research in hearing science. The site offers grant information, resources, articles, contact information for cochlear implant centers in the U.S. and much more. Visit DRF today at http://www.drf.org ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " F E A T U R E A R T I C L E " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Every spring, Hearing Health staffers don product spotter hats and head off to the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) convention. And each year the technological wizardry of new products astounds while the swelling attendance impresses. This year's event proved no exception when in April we joined a record 7,500 students, audiologists and other hearing healthcare professionals for the 13th annual event, held in San Diego. Read this article to learn about new assistive products Special by Hearing Health Magazine: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/featured_article_110501.htm ============================================================ " " " " N E W S " " " " Late-breaking News!!! Cochlear Corporation announced today that Donna Sorkin will join the company as Vice President, Consumer Affairs beginning in December 2001. Sorkin will be responsible for advocacy and educational issues affecting the cochlear implant community. Get the full story here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-111401.htm November 12, 2001 - The CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) and Ohio State University have developed Cornerstones, an approach to literacy development for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, and have released the first Cornerstones teaching unit on the Web... read more here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-111201a.htm = = = = = The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and the Department of Transportation's implementing rules prohibit discriminatory treatment of persons with disabilities in air transportation. Since the terrorist hijackings and tragic events of September 11, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued directives to strengthen security measures at airline checkpoints and passenger screening locations. Learn more: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-110801c.htm = = = = = November 8, 2001 - The Deafness Research Foundation (DRF) announced today that Cochlear Corporation, manufacturer of the Nucleus® cochlear implant systems, has renewed its sponsorship of the National Campaign for Hearing Health (The Campaign), a public outreach and advocacy initiative sponsored by DRF. Read the full story: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/henews-110801a.htm = = = = = Are you or your child due for a CT scan? Read the FDA advisory committee's new recommendations to reduce the risk of radiation exposure for children and small adults here: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/hsn/20011109/hl/fda_protect_small_fry_from_ct_scans_1.html These and other current news briefs and articles are all available on the main page of HearingExchange. Go to http://www.HearingExchange.com and review the News and Articles sections of the site as well as their archives. ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " P A U L A ' S P E A R L S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Resources for People Who Can't Afford Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide. It touches every demographic group, affecting the young, the aged, the wealthy, the poor and people from all ethnic backgrounds. With an accurate hearing assessment and proper fitting by an audiologist, hearing aids can offer many people with hearing loss a second chance. For those who do not gain significant benefit from hearing aids, a cochlear implant may be an option. But what about those who can't afford hearing aids and cochlear implants? Read Paula's latest article for helpful resources here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/articles/paulas-110601.htm This article is available for FREE syndication, just send an email to mailto:publisher@hearingexchange.com with your request. ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " A S K T H E E X P E R T S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Question for Dr. Neil Bauman, Coping Skills & Tinnitus Expert I suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus, moreover my ear has a perforation. Are these things that can be cured? What is the best way to reduce ringing in my ear? Read Dr. Bauman's answer here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/experts/neil_bauman.htm ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " M E S S A G E B O A R D S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Have something to say? Say it on our Message Boards! You don't need to register to participate. You can easily post a new topic or reply to current threads. From our Cochlear Implant forum: Do you have a cochlear implant? How did you decide which one to get? Share your experiences with others who are going through the decision-making process now. Click here to join the thread: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000079 - - - - - From our Deaf/Hard of Hearing forum: Recently, I have been using cued speech with our daughter. It seems to have great results with our daughter. I was wondering if anyone out there in Hearingexchangeland has had any experience with it or knows someone who has. I enjoy meeting others who use it. Post your comments on cued speech here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000211 - - - - - From our Parenting forum: "My son and I are interested in starting a group in our area (Southern Texas) for HOH children and their parents. We want it to be fun for the kids and informational for the parents... games, outings, HOH role models as speakers, Q&A, etc. I am wondering if anyone has started a group and has any suggestions for us." Click here to respond: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000177 - - - - - From our Late Deafened forum: Has your hearing ever suddenly returned? That's what has happened to one of our members. He is baffled by this turn of events. If you have an experience with this, please add it here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000043 - - - - - From our Special Education forum: How do your IEP meetings for your child go at your local school? There's a great thread on this subject here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=000014&p= - - - - - From our Students forum: Each week we receive requests from students conducting research on hearing loss, cochlear implants, deaf culture and more. If you're interested in participating, visit our Students forum here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=8&SUBMIT=Go - - - - - From our Professionals forum: Are you located in the U.K.? Can you help a concerned parent with resources and schools for deaf and hard of hearing children? If so, please join the thread here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=7&t=000030 These topics and more can be found on our message boards. Click here to see a list of all the forums available: http://www.hearingexchange.com/ubb/Ultimate.cgi ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " C H A T S C H E D U L E " " " " " " " " " " " " " Our weekly chats are sponsored by Wyndtell, http://www.wynd.com/?source=hearingexchangenews Each week we have new members in our live chats as well as well as our supportive "regulars." Please join us for our next chat, tonight, Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 pm Eastern. To join in, simply click on the link below or on the "Chat" link on http://www.HearingExchange.com, enter a screen name (no password necessary) and click on "Sign on." If you would like further details, send a blank email to mailto:chatinstructions@sendfree.com. You will receive an automatic email reply. Click here to chat: http://www.hearingexchange.com/chat/chat2.htm Our chatroom is open 24 hours, so pop in anytime to see if anyone is there or invite other members when you see them online. It's a great way to meet and network with people with common issues and interests. Become a chat host! If you have an hour once per week or even once per month to devote, click here to learn more and to fill out our form: http://www.hearingexchange.com/chat_host.htm ============== S P O N S O R M E S S A G E =============== WyndTell offers the ONLY wireless service with 2-way e-mail designed for people with hearing loss. WyndTell Service keeps you connected with cell-phone convenience, but without cell-phone hassles, t-coil incompatibility, or noisy environments, etc. Visit http://www.wynd.com/?source=hearingexchange or call 800-549-9800 v or 800-549-2800 tty. Let them know you heard about them from HearingExchange. =========================================================== " " " " " " " " " " " " " F E A T U R E D B O O K " " " " " " " " " " " " " Actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis has written a terrific book for children. Many deaf and hard of hearing children need help learning how to express and understand what they are feeling. Curtis' book, "Today I Feel Silly" offers a child's viewpoint with funny rhymes and lively illustrations. There's also a mood wheel that lets your child mix and match facial expressions. This is one of my daughter's favorite books. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. Buy the book by clicking here: http://shop.barnesandnoble.com/bookSearch/isbnInquiry.asp?sourceid=00342007704909620749&ISBN=0060245603&bfdate=11-14-2001+15:30:40 ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " P O L L R E S U L T S " " " " " " " " " " " " Our last poll asked, "Since 9/11 have you done any of the following?" Your answers: 28% Signed up at http://www.emergencye.com. 21% Purchased a cell phone. 14% Purchased a new tv. 14% Signed on for Internet service. 14% Other 7% Purchased a pager. This week, our poll asks: "What type of hearing loss do you or your child have?" Be sure to vote in our poll at the main page of http://www.HearingExchange.com. ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " A C C E S S I B L E P R O G R A M S " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Each week we update our site with movies and theaters around the U.S. that offer captioned movies for the deaf and hard of hearing and movies that have audio descriptions for the visually impaired. More theaters and movies are added regularly so stay tuned to this page: http://www.hearingexchange.com/tv_programs.htm ============================================================ " " " " " " " " " " " " G E T I N V O L V E D " " " " " " " " " " " " * Paula's Pearls - Syndicated Content Did you know the articles in the Paula's Pearls section of HearingExchange are now available for syndication? We receive many reprint requests from hospitals, teachers, therapists, childcare providers, parents, website publishers and others. 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Looking for workshops or seminars on this issue? Visit our Event Calendar and browse around, there are many great seminars around the world. Be sure to click on the actual date of an event to read more about it. Post your events by clicking here: http://www.hearingexchange.com/events/calendar.cgi * Are You an Expert? We Need You! We're currently seeking qualified experts. If you're an expert or know someone who is, please send us their email address or have them contact us at mailto:experts@hearingexchange.com. We especially need a teacher of the deaf and hearing impaired. All experts must have experience with hearing impaired adults and/or children. * Doing Research? Need Resources? Our Resource Directory is growing! We now have 260 hand-picked links related to hearing loss for you to review. When looking for organizations, assistive devices, hearing aid manufacturers, listservs and much more, visit: http://www.hearingexchange.com/resources/ Use our Add a Site feature at: http://www.hearingexchange.com/resources/add.cgi to refer great links you have found. We will review and post them promptly. **Note: We do not accept commercial sites for the free directory listing. Businesses offering products or services, please contact us at mailto:advertising@hearingexchange.com. ============================================================ Your input is always welcome at HearingExchange. Send us your comments, suggestions and any news related to hearing loss. Looking forward to "hearing" from you, Paula Rosenthal, Publisher HearingExchange - http://www.HearingExchange.com Ideas & Information on Hearing Loss To subscribe to this newsletter or any of our informative ezines, click here: http://lb.bcentral.com/ex/manage/subscriberprefs?customerid=6181 All addresses are kept strictly confidential. © Copyright 2001 Taylor Rose, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to reprint and re-distribute this newsletter as long as it is unedited and includes the copyright.