Gareth is running for Hearing Link Hello, my name is Gareth Roberts and I am running a few events over the next 12 months to raise money and awareness for Hearing Link. Why you ask? The reason is simple, Hearing Link have helped my family so much over the last 5 years after my Dad suddenly lost his hearing. It changed his […]
What are husbands for? I’m in a mood at the moment. I do get like this sometimes. I am fed up starting every interaction with a human being with ‘I am deaf, but I will try and read your lips.’ First of all I hate repeating I am deaf all day and secondly I’m fed up with the reaction; […]
Feeling needed and wanted The sun is shining this morning! I’ve had my first cup of coffee and am preparing three lunches, sandwiches and fruit, for Rob and the boys. First one to come into the kitchen is Chris, he mimics pants – ‘underpants’ I ask him. He nods. I put the knife down and find some pants in […]
It’s All In The Wrist Action. Charlie, the farm cat, doesn’t like being picked up let alone being put in a carry box – come to that, he’s not a people cat either. But he does trust and adore Sue. When we get to the farm Charlie usually appears from nowhere and winds around Sue’s legs. I’m pleased to say he’s […]
Survey responses requested from late deafened individuals The European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) is currently conducting a questionnaire regarding the experiences of deafened people in getting the right support and information. The resulting report will be shared at the EFHOH / NADP Conference in London on 6th May 2017 This survey is geared towards those who are late deafened, having had […]
Bank on it Friday night, better get some cash out. Cash machine tells me it cannot perform the task at this time ‘please try again later’. I try again three seconds later, same message. ‘Damn Co-op cash machine’ I mutter to myself – from the stares I receive, maybe a little to loudly. I pick Chris and Alex […]
Welsh Ambulance Service releases communication app The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a new app aimed at improving communication with those who have different needs, including the deaf and hard of hearing. Using a combination of gestures, clear images and simple text, the app is designed to enable patients and staff to share essential information relating to the medical situation at hand. […]
