the DeafBlog: September 2008 Archives

My daughter the Carnival Queen, by Sarah Bolter

How could anyone in the room ever begin to understand why we were brimming with pride! Any parents would be excited if their child won a competition and here was Laura winning the Ferndown Carnival Queen. There had been... continue reading

September 29, 2008 at 6:08 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)

A NICE result on cochlear implants

NDCS, in collaboration with other charities, has achieved a milestone victory concerning cochlear implants in England and Wales. Cochlear implant funding for deaf children has for many families been a postcode lottery with some children offered one implant, some two... continue reading

September 29, 2008 at 4:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)

My cochlear implant, by Laura Jakubowski

Laura Jakubowski, 23, talks about her cochlear implant experience, in the first of a five-part diary series on the DeafBlog. Part one I wasn't born into family of two before my brother came along two years later, my parents... continue reading

September 25, 2008 at 12:35 AM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Surviving noisy Britain

An article in yesterday's Guardian explained how noise pollution can cause sleep disturbance, raised blood pressure and even lead to heart disease. Journalist Rebecca Hardy wrote that there's growing evidence of noise-related stress becoming a significant public health hazard.... continue reading

September 24, 2008 at 10:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Advocate in UK raises awareness of Cochlear Implants

Finding an illustrated children's book with a character with a cochlear implant is not easy. "Not anymore" according to Gerard Featherstone, UK Cochlear Advocate. Gerard edited and his marketing company has published Joanne Zellweger’s new book 'My Brother John'... continue reading

September 23, 2008 at 4:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Eric Clapton is the latest celebrity to suffer hearing loss

The DeafBlog’s story about Phil Collins’ hearing loss has continued to spark interest since it was run a couple of years ago. The singer admitted that since becoming aware of a loss of hearing in his right ear, he... continue reading

September 19, 2008 at 7:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Internet dating for deaf singles

The DeafBlog has come across a new dating community which has been developed specifically to help deaf and hearing impaired men and women meet other singles, in a comfortable online environment. Deafs.com is the first and largest dating site in... continue reading

September 17, 2008 at 4:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

DeafBlog success on Facebook

Just two months on from the DeafBlog joining Facebook, and the group has welcomed over 100 members. Set up as an accompaniment to The Blog, the group has allowed people to post questions, links, and share news and photos.... continue reading

September 12, 2008 at 5:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deafs arts get a boost at Dadafest 2008

Disability and deaf arts were given a huge boost in Liverpool last week with an exciting festival. Performers from around the world descended on the city last week for DaDaFest International 2008. The four-day festival was organised by North... continue reading

September 9, 2008 at 6:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cochlear implants on the big screen

Cochlear implants are getting worldwide exposure thanks to new Hollywood comedy Step Brothers. The film, starring Will Ferrell and John Reilly begins with Dale's (Reilly) father, CI surgeon Dr. Robert Doback (Richard Jenkins), giving a presentation about a new... continue reading

September 3, 2008 at 5:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Toddler hears Happy Birthday for first time after operation

Toddler Piper Revere has had the operation to enable her to hear for the first time in her life. The two-year old had a cochlear implant last month and surprised her family by taking her first ever steps just... continue reading

September 1, 2008 at 6:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)