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How Smoking Affects Your Hearing – and Why You Should Quit
The hearing aid teacher A recent study has shown that the smokers are at a higher risk of suffering from hearing loss as compared[...]
Fri, Mar 02 2018

Why natural herbs and remedies can often be better than...
The hearing aid teacher The doctors spend many years to learn different ways that can help in treating different health issues and there is[...]
Sat, Feb 24 2018

Choosing the best silent treadmill for home
The hearing aid teacher There are many people in the world that are trying to lose weight by using different machines and techniques. There[...]
Sat, Feb 24 2018

Benefits of home care centers for those who have listening...
The hearing aid teacher Taking care of the patients, who are suffering from some disabilities and who need special care, is not an easy[...]
Sat, Feb 24 2018

Why natural herbs and remedies can often be better than...
The hearing aid teacher The doctors spend many years to learn different ways that can help in treating different health issues and there is[...]
Mon, Feb 05 2018

Choosing the best silent treadmill for home
The hearing aid teacher There are many people in the world that are trying to lose weight by using different machines and techniques. There[...]
Tue, Nov 07 2017

Benefits of home care centers for those who have listening...
The hearing aid teacher Taking care of the patients, who are suffering from some disabilities and who need special care, is not an easy[...]
Fri, Aug 04 2017

What Is Tinnitus and How Can You Prevent or Cure It?
The hearing aid teacher   What Is Tinnitus and How Can You Prevent or Cure It? There is no dearth of health ailments that[...]
Thu, Jul 27 2017

The Signing School Bus
The hearing aid teacher I was on my way to work one morning. I stopped at an intersection waiting for the light to turn[...]
Tue, Jul 18 2017

Read With Your Student or Child
The hearing aid teacher As I have mentioned before in an earlier post, no one really knows how one should teach children to read, particularly[...]
Tue, Jul 18 2017

Here’s What You Need to Know About Speech Recognition...
The hearing aid teacher In the present era, speech recognition headsets are the outstanding invention. There are different kind of speech recognition software installed[...]
Mon, Jul 10 2017

Difference between an audiologist and an ENT
The hearing aid teacher There are lots of different causes and treatments associated with the complex sense of Hearing. People rarely face the hearing[...]
Sun, Jul 09 2017

Things you need to know about hearing aids
The hearing aid teacher Researchers say that the risk of developing dementia may increase due to hearing loss in seniors. The good news is[...]
Sun, Jul 09 2017

The Importance of Subtitles in Education - Great Video -...
The hearing aid teacher From YouTube. Speaker: Dean Kamitsis. (e
Tue, May 16 2017

Don't Punish or Ignore Those Advocating For Their Hearing...
The hearing aid teacher I was not there. I can't tell you what happened exactly. But, this is what the student told me:  A high school student's teacher talked to the class for a bit while playing a recording of someone else talking with music in the background. The student raised his hand and asked his teacher to turn off the recording, because he cannot understand her. Allegedly, she pu...
Tue, May 16 2017

Question about FM Systems and Hearing Technology for Deaf...
The hearing aid teacher Hello DHH teachers and audiologists. What types of FM or hearing technology do you currently use with students?  For students whose hearing aids that don't work with wireless FM systems or wireless microphones, what do you do? Can their audiologist program or add something to their hearing aids to make them work with these types of FM systems?  It seems as ...
Tue, Feb 21 2017

Awesome for Hearing Aid Users: Listen Live
The hearing aid teacher How cool is this?! Why didn't my audiologists tell me about this?! I want hearing aids that will do this! Your own personal FM system. Anyone use this before? Is it only for hearing aids made for iPhones? Does it work with any hearing aid with Bluetooth capability? (e
Fri, Dec 09 2016

Asking for Help in Class. Why is it So Scary? What Can We...
The hearing aid teacher Many of the Middle School and High School Deaf/HH students I work with often don't ask for help or ask questions in their classes. Some attend all general education classes while others attend a mixture of small group classes, classes with two teachers, and general education classes. Instead of simply asking for help, they sit there pretending they get it, turn ...
Sat, Nov 19 2016

Asking for Help in Class: Why is it so Scary? What Can We...
The hearing aid teacher Many of the Middle School and High School Deaf/HH students I work with often don't ask for help or ask questions in their classes. Some attend all general education classes while others attend a mixture of small group classes, classes with two teachers, and general education classes. Instead of simply asking for help, they sit there pretending they get it, turn in wor...
Sat, Nov 19 2016

Been Too Long. Sorry.
The hearing aid teacher Sorry guys. I have neglected this blog for too long. I guess I needed the break or I just became incredibly busy and lazy. I am interested in writing again and getting back in interacting with readers and other bloggers. I am still an itinerant teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students. Just doing my thing. Stay Tuned, Elizabeth (e
Wed, Oct 26 2016

Awesome Self Advocacy Tool for Students: PowerPoint...
The hearing aid teacher One of the many things I enjoy about my job is collaborating with colleagues. I talked with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher about a high school student I work with. I wondered how I could get him to talk to his teachers about his hearing needs and how they can help him in the classroom. He was very resistant to the idea of using a script to talk to his teachers. He...
Tue, May 31 2016

Deaf High School Student Wants to Start ASL Club
The hearing aid teacher A high school freshman student just transferred from another school system to one of the high schools where I serve dhh students as an itinerant or "traveling" deaf/hh teacher. She is profoundly deaf and uses sign language (mixture of English signs and ASL). She primarily signs. She does not use her voice. She is a very bright and tough young lady who during her secon...
Thu, Jan 07 2016

Role Models: Deaf and Hard of Hearing STEM Professionals
The hearing aid teacher When discussing successful people who happen to be deaf and hard of hearing, most of my students are familiar with well known professionals in the entertainment business such as Marlee Matlin and Sean Berdy. This is great, but there are many other successful deaf and hard of hearing professionals to be used as positive role models demonstrating what hard work, pass...
Fri, Nov 13 2015

Great App!! Bitsboard
The hearing aid teacher Bitsboard: the best educational app ever! All you need is an iPad or a Tablet. It helps you create individual boards of images or words and you can use them to create all sorts of games and learning activities. It makes tracking the students' progress a breeze. In addition, I don't have to waste so much paper and materials. I have been using it to teach one of my st...
Mon, Nov 02 2015

Beginning the School Year: Setting Up Technology for...
The hearing aid teacher As usual, summer went by quickly. The school year is about to begin! I am trying my best to get ready. I tend to focus on getting technology ready for students and teachers to use within the first weeks of school. The technology usually includes FM systems and listening devices. I spend a lot of time delivering the equipment and teaching students and teachers how to ...
Wed, Jul 22 2015

Speak up! Spread the Word About Captions!
The hearing aid teacher I am at a conference about educating students with disabilities with an emphasis on using technology. I am really enjoying my time and learning a lot! However, some presenters and developers of software for students and educators to use forget to caption the videos included. I spoke to them about this issue and they all were very thankful for letting them know. One o...
Thu, Jun 04 2015

Video: How to Change BTE Hearing Aid Tubes
The hearing aid teacher Great video tutorial on how to change a behind-the-ear hearing tube (generic, typical sized tube), not for the newer models with the super skinny tubes. You can buy hearing aid tubes online or get them from your audiologist or hearing aid dispenser. You will need to find out what size and type you will need. Hope this helps! (e
Thu, May 14 2015

Students. The Things They Say and Do!
The hearing aid teacher My students never fail to crack me up, challenge me, and break my heart. Here are some examples: Young student will whip out his invisible phone from time to time pretending to talk to someone. When he does this while working, I sign to him to hang up and that he needs to work. He will sometimes rest the "phone" on his shoulder with his chin and sign to the person...
Sat, Apr 25 2015

Radio Host Discusses His Hearing and the Trouble With...
The hearing aid teacher On the way to work in the morning, I like to listen to Q100's The Bert Show on the radio. It is hosted by Bert Weiss, Jeff Dauler, and Kristin Klingshirn. Most of the time I have no problem understanding the radio show hosts. However, when they include certain audio clips or outside audio sources (phone calls, video clips, etc.) I will have trouble understanding. Jef...
Thu, Apr 23 2015

Clear Surgical Mask for Lip Readers
The hearing aid teacher Some of my students who are interested in working in the medical field have asked about how they would be able to communicate with medical staff members wearing surgical masks. For many people who rely on lip reading, trying to communicate with someone whose mouth is covered can be a headache or impossible. I would not be able to stand it. Finally, in 2014, a nurse ...
Thu, Apr 23 2015

Emails and Turning on Comments
The hearing aid teacher I decided turn back on the comments. I miss hearing from readers. Just try to be civilized and relevant. For those of you who emailed me, I apologize for not responding sooner or at all. I haven't had much time to do so. I don't want to reply hastily or without much thought. I will need time to read, think, and provide a thoughtful response. But I will write back, I ...
Thu, Mar 26 2015

Assistive Technology Timeline
The hearing aid teacher This timeline has been produced by Bluebird Care
Wed, Mar 25 2015

Adding Closed Caption Option to YouTube Videos
The hearing aid teacher I love a good viral video, when I get a chance to understand the dialogue or sounds that make the video hilarious, adorable, bizarre, gross, shocking, or all of the above. Otherwise, I am usually left in the dark unless I am able to read about it or have it explained to me. But, it takes all the fun out of it. I just want to be able to view fun videos whenever I want ...
Fri, Mar 20 2015

Interesting Article: The Air Force & Deaf and Hard of...
The hearing aid teacher According to this article, if passed, a new bill could give deaf and hard of hearing individuals opportunities to serve in the Air Force. An Air Force captain convinced U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, to introduce this bill. Read more about this in this article from Military.com News: [link] (e
Fri, Mar 20 2015

5 Little Ducks ASL Video
The hearing aid teacher This is a nice video I like to use with young students learning ASL and the sight/spelling word 'quack'. It is fun, simple, and repetitive. Video is by Barb Wifi on YouTube. Link to ---
Mon, Mar 02 2015

Great Website for Parents and DHH Teachers
The hearing aid teacher Success for Kids With Hearing Loss website is full of resources and information for professionals and parents of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. I highly recommend it. When you get the chance, check it out: [link] (e
Sat, Feb 28 2015

Not Everyone Uses Hearing Aids
The hearing aid teacher       As you can imagine, I come across several issues working with various deaf and hard of hearing students attending public school (PK - 12). Some are laughable and silly and some are downright serious. It is never a dull moment with my job.       One of the issues I often encounter is when a student refuses to wear or use hearing aids. Whether it is a h...
Sat, Feb 28 2015

Yeah. Okay Here Goes...Back to Blogging...Really
The hearing aid teacher Over a month ago I announced I will start blogging regularly again. It has not happened yet. It takes a while to get back into it I suppose. I have forgotten how much I enjoy blogging. I like learning and hearing from everyone who reads this blog and those who blog/write about their experiences. I just received an email, well, actually, I just checked my email and s...
Thu, Feb 26 2015

Hello Again. It's (e! Been a Long Time!
The hearing aid teacher Hello there! It has been a while since I posted anything on this blog. I have been busy. Plenty of interesting events occurred and I learned a good amount. I am eager to share more information surrounding deaf and hard of hearing issues and education. I still work as a hard of hearing itinerant teacher in Georgia. I continue to try my best to meet the needs of vari...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Using an FM System in School: Things to Consider
The hearing aid teacher When I work with a student who uses an FM system in all of his or her academic classes, several questions and scenarios will fill my head, which I must discuss with the student. Here are some questions I usually ask the student to discuss and consider: What if your teacher constantly forgets to turn off his or her FM system when talking in private with other stu...
Fri, Mar 14 2014

Self Advocacy For Shy Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
The hearing aid teacher I have some questions for shy and introverted deaf and hard of hearing students (and former students): What are some ways teachers can help you with becoming better at advocating for yourself at school? What bugs you about advocating for yourself? What are some things teachers have told you or have done that made you angry or embarrassed? What advice do...
Fri, Mar 14 2014

I Tried Closed-Caption Glasses at the Movies
The hearing aid teacher It has been a very long time since I have seen a movie at the movie theater. It is very expensive and many movie theaters do not offer open captioned films for all movies and at times I want to see the movie. I want to enjoy myself at the movies. Being able to follow the dialogue in the movie is very important. It is not fun to try to understand what was said or to...
Fri, Mar 14 2014

Affordable Live Captioning Services for Students
The hearing aid teacher The school system will start providing captioning services for students who do not benefit from sign language interpreters or would prefer to have access to every single word spoken via text. The Assistive Technology Lead Teacher attended an AT consortia meeting and learned about AMAC Accessibility and how they provide affordable live closed-captioning services....
Sat, Sep 14 2013

I Tried Closed-Caption Glasses at the Movies
The hearing aid teacher It has been a very long time since I have seen a movie at the movie theater. It is very expensive and many movie theaters do not offer open captioned films for all movies and at times I want to see the movie. I want to enjoy myself at the movies. Being able to follow the dialogue in the movie is very important. It is not fun to try to understand what was said or to...
Fri, Sep 13 2013

You Have to Be Flexible and Patient as an Itinerant Teacher
The hearing aid teacher My days as an itinerant teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students are unpredictable and always changing. It is important that I am flexible and ready to go with whatever is thrown my way. My day does not always start at 8:00 and end at 3:30. It is very rare that I leave to go home at 3:30. Some days are very long. Here is an example of a day where I really needed...
Fri, Aug 30 2013

Using an FM System in School: Things to Consider
The hearing aid teacher When I work with a student who uses an FM system in all of his or her academic classes, several questions and scenarios will fill my head, which I must discuss with the student. Here are some questions I usually ask the student to discuss and consider: What if your teacher constantly forgets to turn off his or her FM system when talking in private with other stu...
Mon, Aug 19 2013

Deaf/HH Topics I Don't Care to Hear About From Strangers
The hearing aid teacher There are some things related to deaf and hard of hearing issues I don't really care to hear about from adult strangers I meet waiting in a line at the DMV, post office, some café, or store (usually after they see my hearing aid). While I understand that people are just trying to make conversation, I would rather not hear for several minutes about the following: Y...
Mon, Jul 22 2013

Oh, You're Hearing Impaired? Well, My Cousin is Deaf. I...
The hearing aid teacher If you are a stranger or an adult I have never seen before until you find yourself standing behind me in a line at the DMV, grocery store, post office, or some café, and you notice my hearing aid or somehow find out I am hard of hearing, please DO NOT talk to me forever about: Your deaf cousin whom you have not seen in several years Helen Keller How ...
Thu, Jul 18 2013

Self Advocacy For Shy Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
The hearing aid teacher I have some questions for shy and introverted deaf and hard of hearing students (and former students): What are some ways teachers can help you with becoming better at advocating for yourself at school? What bugs you about advocating for yourself? What are some things teachers have told you or have done that made you angry or embarrassed? What advice do...
Sun, Jun 02 2013

When People with Good Intentions Fail to Acknowledge People...
The hearing aid teacher Throughout my life, I have heard people say the following: "I don't think he needs (insert accommodation). Why does he need (insert accommodation) since he is normal?" "I don't see disabilities. I see human beings." "I don't see her as a deaf person. She is just like everyone else." "You would not know he is deaf. He speaks so well. I don't see why he needs a...
Sat, May 11 2013