#cochlearimplants

[ivysturnss]

Deaf-Matt Sturniolo hc

Pairing: bf!matt x deaf!reader

A/N: This is my first time doing headcannons so don't flame me

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!SFW!

. When he first met you he didn't care that you sounded different to others and he didn't care that you were deaf he loved you for you.

.If your struggling to communicate and can't get your words out he just waits for you to finish but he will say "Take your time baby" "I'm listening" and stuff like that

.He learnt sign language just for you and forced his brothers to aswell.

.He will always make sure your cochlears are charged

.If your in one of there videos he'll delete mean comments and will also say not to be rude in the intro

.Will always understand if you need a hearing break what he doesn't mind and will communicate by texting or sign language

.Keeps subtitles when watching a movie or video turned on

.When it's just the 2 of them he will order food in a drive thru even though he hates doing it

!NSFW!

.During sex if he is giving backshots he is always gentle when pulling ur hair

.If your going for multiple rounds and you start to get sweaty he will remove ur cochlears

.He will trace words on ur thigh to let you know what his next move is

.You share a safe word but as a pair you came up with signals and gestures

.Like the one above he will always hold your hand so you know ur safe and if your done you can squeeze it to let him know

.Eventhough he loves being on top it will always start with you on top so you can control it but once he notices your getting tired he will flip you over

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[bluenoo42]

How I do my job and accommodate my disabilities.

So, I have the best job in the world. I'm a fossil tour guide and basically walk around the beach with people talking incessantly about my special interest and they are actually interested and pay (extremely good) money for it. I'm living the dream guys!

As awesome as my job is, there are a few challenges due to my disabilities. Luckily, I have found ways to accommodate myself so both me and the customers all have a great time. I've decided to split this list up by disability rather than by different aspects of the job so if you have one of the disabilities that I mention you can just look at the bit that is relavent to you to see if any of the things that are helpful to me are helpful to you. If you have any other suggestions of different things to try, please put it in the comments!

Autism:

To be honest, the palaeontology field is full of autistic people so I really don't stand out. When people book a fossil tour, they expect the tour guide to be a little quirky, so I do have a bit of leeway for seeming socially awkward without too much judgement.

I don't really pick up the hint that someone isn't having fun any more, so when the weather is bad I make sure to tell people at the beginning of the tour "I know it's really (insert unpleasant weather situation here) today, so if at any time this stops being fun for you, we can always head back early, just please directly tell me 'I'm not having fun any more, can we go?' because I'm not great at picking up hints." If the family are from the UK, I sometimes make a joke about them not being my hostages, but I avoid this with foreign families because that kind of humour doesn't always land well with other cultures.

I have visual materials to help keep my talks on track and to better explain the points that I'm trying to make. I also keep my initial talk pretty similar every time so I don't have to think of the words off the top of my head every time.

I make sure I give clear factual answers to questions that give both the technical terms and a simplification to all age groups e.g."That is a fossil echinoid which is the scientific name for a sea urchin." This avoids having to guess the person's level of prior knowledge and avoids me being overly technical or coming across patronising.

I try to limit my work to around 3 hours per day to avoid getting overstimulated.

Deafness:

I always make sure to tell people about my deafness right at the start of the tour and tell them how to accommodate me. I try to make it lighthearted I'll say it like "Just so you know I'm Deaf which means I can't hear well. If I look like I'm ignoring you, I'm not, I just can't hear you. Please tap me or wave at me to get my attention and make sure to look at me when you're speaking so I can understand you." Some people just ignore the instructions, but at least then they know what they're supposed to be doing, and it normally works out okay.

I have a cochlear implant which helps me a lot, but is vulnerable to wet and windy weather. I use EarGear covers on my processor to block out the wind noise and to protect it from moisture. It works pretty well, but isn't perfect.

I probably would benefit from an interpreter, however my work schedule is pretty flexible and often there are last minute bookings, also there aren't many interpreters near where I live so it would be virtually impossible to find one, so I make do without and it seems to be working okay for me.

Balance and Mobility (HSD and balance disorder):

Luckily my hypermobility is pretty mild so I'm able to weight bear fully on both legs and climb stairs etc.

If I'm going to be walking/standing for over 1 hour, I use knee supports to help prevent knee pain. I use the ones that are thin and elasticated tubes (kind of like a sock) rather than the velcro ones because they look more sleek and I find them more comfortable, also I only need fairly light support. I recommend using the lightest support that is reasonable for you to avoid weakening your joints. If you're not sure, speak to a professional.

I use an ergonomic backpack with padded straps and try and keep my kit as light as possible. I always make sure to carry it over both shoulders to avoid an uneven load on my body. I used to just use any old backpack and cram it full of examples of every single fossil you could ever find. Don't do that. You're not on SAS who dares wins.

Trekking poles. (In my opinion) The most underrated mobility/balance aid out there. Does it make me look like I think I'm scaling Everest? Yes. Does that fact make me feel ridiculous? Yes. Am I very grateful for them when I lose my footing on a pebble bank? Also yes. Most of the time I use one pole just for balance so I can keep a hand free, but I do have two, just in case. It also allows me to point at things without bending down so much which helps with my vertigo issues. If you are considering whether you could benefit from a mobility aid for your balance, especially if you're often on uneven surfaces, I would urge you to try trekking poles. You can use two at a time for extra support, they're gentler on your wrists than a crutch or cane and they come with the option of rubber or metal tips depending on the surface you're on.

Here is my relatively comprehensive guide to how I do my awesome job. If you have any questions or you would like to suggest something that you've found helpful, please leave a comment.

[clintbarton-thearrowguy]

I’m thinking of getting a cochlear. 

[priorityhearing-hearingaids]

Mani Bansal, as a key speaker at the recent event on Cochlear Implants, delivered a powerful session highlighting how these life-changing innovations are revolutionizing hearing care. She shared how cochlear implants are not just restoring hearing but also empowering individuals to reconnect with the world, breaking barriers of silence and isolation.

Her impactful insights emphasized the importance of advanced hearing solutions in transforming lives and fostering a brighter, inclusive future.

Hats off to leaders like Mani Bansal for driving change and inspiring hope. 🎤✨

[lizellyn]

Dear Authors, Show some respect

Dear Authors, Please refrain from writing about disabilities unless you have direct experience or have invested substantial effort into thorough research. What may seem like a simple characteristic often carries profound significance. It is very different than assigning eye or hair color to a character. Disabilities are not mere plot devices to enhance book sales or fill a category; they are…

[xceptionallearningindia]

A Case Study on The Impact of AVT and Cochlear Implants

Anas, a spirited 5-year-old diagnosed with profound hearing loss, has shown remarkable resilience and enthusiasm. With the support of bilateral cochlear implants and specialized therapy, he has made impressive progress in his speech and auditory skills. Read More: https://xceptionallearning.com/2024/07/31/a-case-study-on-the-impact-of-avt-and-cochlear-implants/

[getreports]

Cochlear Implants Market - The Future of Hearing

Cochlear implants represent a breakthrough technology that may reestablish the capacity to hear among people with severe to profound hearing impairment and for whom conventional hearing aids demonstrate no sufficient benefits. Unlike hearing aids, which simply amplify sounds, cochlear implants bypass the damaged portions of the inner ear (cochlea) and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, providing access to sound signals and better speech understanding in the user. The globally growing cochlear implant market is due to enhanced implant technology, increasing cases of hearing loss, and growing awareness about cochlear implants among health professionals and patients. Cochlear implants are life-changing devices that help people with profound hearing impairment communicate effectively, interact socially, and enjoy a better quality of life.

The important constituents for implanting a cochlear implant system include an external sound processor, microphone, speech processor, transmitter coil, and internal implant with electrodes. The external components pick up the sound signals, which through processing are converted into electrical signals by the speech processor and transmitted wirelessly to the internal implant. The implant's electrodes stimulate the auditory nerve fibers in the cochlea, thereby enabling the brain to perceive the sound.

Cochlear implants are indicated in children and adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss where conventional hearing aids have limited benefit. Candidates for cochlear implants go through extensive testing by audiologists and otolaryngologists regarding the amount of hearing loss, speech understanding abilities, and other general health considerations before implantation.

Apart from re-introducing auditory sensations, cochlear implants facilitate auditory rehabilitation and speech therapy in a manner aimed at attaining the best possible ability regarding sound signal interpretation and processing in any particular user over time. In that regard, support programs after implantation and rehabilitation are of great importance in helping recipients get adjusted to their new auditory capabilities and maximize the offered potential by cochlear implant technology.

Author Bio -

Akshay Thakur

Senior Market Research at The Insight Partners

[redswrap]

Wild Rice in the Hot Tub

Yesterday, in the hot tub at the local pool, my husband explained that I needed to make dinner because I hadn’t kept my promise to cook the wild rice the night before. He said this by soundlessly exaggerating his speech so I could lip read and then when he got to wild, rolling his eyes, sticking out his tongue, and shaking his arms all over the place. I screeched with laughter. The other people…

[bluenoo42]

Cochlear implants aren’t evil.

Cochlear implants don’t replace sign language. I am a proud BSL user alongside my cochlear implant.

Cochlear implants aren’t brain surgery. Cochlear implant surgery is generally safe (or as safe as any invasive surgery can be) and does not involve the brain.

No I can’t just use hearing aids instead. Hearing aids do almost nothing for me because I have almost no residual hearing. Hearing aids only allow me to hear some vague low pitched sounds, my cochlear implant allows me to be able to comprehend (with effort) 70% of speech in quiet.

Interpreters are a limited resource and my cochlear implant is the only coping mechanism I have when interpreters are not available. Also my family don’t sign (yes they should learn, but I can’t force them) so I need my implant to communicate with them.

Nobody forced me to get an implant. I chose to get it myself as an adult. The ethical considerations of implanting babies and young children is a little more complicated but that is not my situation so I don’t speak on that.

My lip reading skills are pretty mediocre and using my implant makes lip reading much easier as opposed to having absolutely no sound whatsoever. Also lip reading isn’t a viable stand alone communication method for most deaf people.

Cochlear implants aren’t perfect. In a perfect world where everyone knew sign language, I probably wouldn’t have bothered with an implant, but as it stands, it’s the right decision for my lifestyle and that’s okay. Cochlear implants aren’t for everyone and that’s more than okay, but it works for me.

[bluenoo42]

I’m deaf with a cochlear implant myself (I became deaf as an adult and decided on a cochlear implant for myself, I also use BSL to ensure full access). This post explains it so well.

Hearing devices aren’t an alternative for sign language, they are an imperfect tool for making it easier to communicate with people who don’t sign and provide awareness of environmental sounds.

I still can’t hear like a hearing person, and I shouldn’t have to, but unfortunately society is so prejudiced against deaf people that on a weekly basis I usually end up having to explain that being able to speak (with a very minimal deaf accent) doesn’t make me ‘one of the smart ones’ and pointing out how much more ‘normal’ I seem compared to another deaf person you know is not in fact a compliment.

Yes I have a cochlear implant, yes I benefit from it, but in a perfect world where everyone could sign, I wouldn’t have bothered to get one. My family doesn’t sign, I’m a pretty mediocre lip reader, and I have almost 0 residual hearing so I can’t benefit much from hearing aids, so an implant was pretty much my only choice.

It’s not perfect, the sound quality is pretty awful, everything still sounds like an out of tune radio from the 1930s even after having it for 3 years. Some people find the sound extremely natural after a while though so my experience isn’t universal. I have to take regular breaks from hearing (maybe more than average because I’m autistic and easily overwhelmed). But in perfect conditions (no background noise and clear loud speech with a neutral familiar accent) I can hear ~80% of speech as opposed to <10% with high powered hearing aids.

Hearing devices are not alternatives to sign language and Deaf community, but they do offer utility to many people and should be freely available for those who want them. The medical profession should push sign language access as the primary approach for deaf kids with speech therapy and hearing devices as a second modality to be used in conjunction with sign language.

Thank you for reading my essay if you got this far, basically my point is that I agree with everything wheelie sick says and I have an implant myself.

I wanted to ask if I could get your personal opinion on cochlear implants as a deaf person? I'm writing an essay for my ASL class and it's really hard to find opinions about them from the deaf community. I'm very sorry if asking this is rude, you have every right to decline responding to this. Thank you for your time

okay finally getting to this ask

I have a really complicated opinion because on one hand I think the technology is really freeing for a lot of deaf people but on the other they are killing the deaf community.

cochlear implants in and of themselves are neutral technology. in a perfect world there would be no controversy because they would truly be neutral. unfortunately that is not this world. cochlear implants are used to rip deaf people (and in particular, deaf children) away from their community.

all deaf people have a right to the Deaf community, by being deaf they belong to our world.

when a baby is born deaf the first thing an audiologist will suggest is a cochlear implant. they give the suggestion in a way that implies, and sometimes outright states, that a cochlear implant will give the baby a "normal" childhood. they focus on how easy it will be for the people around that baby. no one will have to learn a sign language, no one will have to adapt their life to fit this deaf baby inside of it. the first problem comes in when cochlear implants are not magic devices that allows a person to be just like a hearing person. with a cochlear implant someone will still need a deaf life because cochlear implants are imperfect.

no one with a cochlear implant will ever live the exact same life as a hearing person. when a child grows up with parents who act like a cochlear implant is a perfect fix that child grows up traumatized by a world of people they cannot keep up with. that child grows up feeling like they are the problem for not having the same experience of hearing as everyone around them.

cochlear implant surgeries are serious surgeries which carry risks like meningitis. cochlear implants cannot be given to toddlers with consent. a toddler can't decide whether they want to risk the extensive number of complications because they are 9 months old (the age at which cochlear implants can be given to a child) parents are rarely informed of these risks and when they are they are told over and over again that this will give their child a "normal" life, an "easy" life. I have less of an issue with cochlear implants when it is a teenager or adult making the decision for themself. cochlear implant surgeries are optional, they are not medically necessary. why are we doing risky surgeries on unconsenting toddlers without a medical reason?

with all that said, cultural genocide is the true heart of the issue. audiologists push cochlear implants instead of sign language and connection to the Deaf community. they encourage parents not to raise their child in the community. they discourage Deaf school, they discourage connection with other deaf children, audiologists want an end to the Deaf community and Deaf culture. these children are not being raised bilingual-bicultural they are being denied their rightful place within the Deaf community. they are being damned to a life of isolation, a life of constantly falling behind, a life where they will never truly be accepted because society hates a deaf person with a cochlear implant just as much as they hate a deaf person without.

if that child ever decides later in life that they want connection with the Deaf community? they are behind. they once again cannot quite keep up. oralist childhoods created isolated deaf people, deaf people who have no home in either world.

the Deaf community may welcome second language signers but it is not the same as being a native signer. it is not the same as having the deep rooted connections with the community that are created by growing up within it.

I still respect the decision of deaf teens and adults to get cochlear implants. they are capable of making a choice for themself. deaf teens and adults often already have the social safety net of the Deaf community. I believe bi-bi upbringings for children can be beneficial though I have my own issues with giving any toddler a cochlear implant. I think that bi-bi childhoods are a good compromise and give deaf children access to both worlds. I don't have a problem with deaf children living in both worlds because they still have access to the Deaf community. I wish cochlear implants existed in a world that valued Deaf culture. I wish cochlear implants existed in a world where they were not a tool of cultural genocide. cochlear implants are not the problem, society is.

[skys-archive]

I'm working on a masterlist of picrews with disability aids, let me know if you want to be tagged! Right now I'm doing some for hearing aids/cochlear, wheelchairs, canes, and crutches. If you have more aids you want to see, let me know that too!

EDIT: so far I'm also adding breathing tubes, feeding tubes, and prosthetics!

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‘Deaf Memphis’

Work by Nico Cathcart for the 2023 edition of Paint Memphis.

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