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Traveling with Hearing People? A Survival Guide
Posted by: Staff Writer on April 13, 2015 | Comments
Here’s the deal, you’re going on a vacation with a large group of hearing people. The occasion varies - a family reunion, a long-planned cruise, a destination wedding, or a trip to a resort or amusement park. The result? You will be surrounded 24/7 with people that you might struggle to communicate with. Now, how do you survive it relatively intact, and have some fun thrown in for good measure?
Read MoreEnough is Enough: Deaf Demand Access in Medical Settings
Posted by: Staff Writer on Feb. 19, 2015 | Comments
Your life is on the line. Or your child is gravely ill. You’re scared. Perhaps you’re in the emergency room or with a surgeon doing a consult. The very last thing you need to worry about is communication.
Read MoreIn Love, How Much Does Language Really Matter?
Posted by: Staff Writer on Feb. 25, 2013 | Comments
Ask anyone what the necessary ingredient is for a top-notch romantic relationship, and “communication” is always high on the list. But there’s a catch is: the same answer can vary by language: Es la la comunicación! (Spanish), lian luo (Mandarin), Kommunikation (German). Ask a deaf person, and you may get a signed response of two C-shaped hands moving back and forth.
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