Parent's Perspective on Having a Deaf Child
Getting the news that your child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing can bring upon a variety of emotions such as happiness, anxiety, or...
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zoesanti
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Bridging the Gap Between the Deaf and Hearing Community
I’m a CODA, or Child of Deaf Adult. Ever since I was young, I’ve seen two very different yet very similar worlds—the Deaf and hearing...
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zoesanti
Nov 17, 20217 min read
Sign Language Interpreters
Sign language interpreters are one of the ways that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can gain accessibility in a variety of situations....
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zoesanti
Oct 31, 20214 min read
Navigating the Professional World As A Deaf Person
For a Deaf individual, they are not even given the chance to prove themselves in an interview because of prejudice and assumptions.
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zoesanti
Sep 29, 20215 min read
Schools for the Deaf
It’s September and you know what that means - happy back-to-school season! This time of year is scary and exciting for all students, from...
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zoesanti
Aug 2, 20214 min read
ASL Classes Are Coming to Ontario High Schools, but Is It Too Good to Be True?
Watch out Ontario high school students - a new class may be coming to a school near you. Stephen Lecce, the Ontario Minister of...
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zoesanti
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Deaf Experience of Music
Can Deaf and Hard of Hearing people enjoy music? Of course! They can have as much enjoyment, but experience it in a way that may be...
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danikawott
Mar 28, 20215 min read
Is it Hearing Loss or Deaf Gain?
Deaf Gain reframes the concept of “Hearing Loss” to “Deaf Gain”. This promotes that deafness contributes to cognitive, cultural, and...
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marianeratsimor
Mar 9, 20215 min read
What’s the Deal with Cochlear Implants?
The topic of cochlear implants is often rather taboo—so, why is there such a split over a little device?
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danikawott
Feb 16, 20214 min read
How do Deaf people make phone calls?
Many Deaf people do not use their voice to speak and/or cannot hear what another person is saying. If a Deaf person wants to talk on the...
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marianeratsimor
Jan 17, 20215 min read
The Fascinating Origins of Sign Language & ASL
All Sign languages across the globe—both past and present—have a rich history that tells many stories of Deaf cultures across the globe!
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danikawott
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Hearing Dogs – More Than Just a Cute Face
Role of a Hearing Dog Hearing service dogs are trained to support hard of hearing and deaf individuals by alerting the individual of...
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marianeratsimor
Nov 7, 20205 min read
The Case for Teaching Sign Language in Schools
Just as there are benefits to learning a new spoken language, there are also a wide variety of reasons why sign language should be taught...
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Benjamin J. Lohoar
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Alexander Graham Bell
[Graham Bell's] legacy is corroded when one looks at how [he] intended to connect the Deaf and hearing communities
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Benjamin J. Lohoar
Jun 26, 20203 min read
A Sign of the Times
Today’s blog post is about Maritime Sign Language, also known as Nova Scotia Sign Language or Old Sign.
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Bethany Smethurst
Jun 6, 20205 min read
Deafness as a Diverse Ability
For my History and Philosophy of Healthcare class (BMED 173), I was tasked with explaining why deafness is not a disease.
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