First of all, I have two implants myself. I am able to take advantage of all three worlds (oral, signing, & cueing) I identified myself as deaf and am proud to be deaf. I fully support all three communication methods. My wish is that ALL parents are or will be educated about ALL options that are available for them without any bias so, they can make decision that they believe that will benefit the child/children and be happy with their decision.
I do understand why signing Deaf cherish their language and culture. ASL is here forever and nothing will change that. It's same for the oral and cueing community.
Since, cochlear implant is here too so it's good idea to take advantage of the technology that are available for us along with the communication methods that you chose for yourself or your child. But it's not necessary for everybody to get implants.
I personally know deaf CEO, lawyers, doctor, and whatever. And I am in the process of becoming a lawyer (Still have years to go) Just because I have implants, it doesn't make me any better than those people who don't have one or two.
Everybody can be successful....
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Amen, I have two implants. I treasure that I accept my deafness. I also wish others did not view it as a disability.
Keep it coming,
Valerie
I have to agree with you. Even though I am oral only but I am in the process of learning sign, it would just be a matter of using everything that is at our disposal.
I agree with you-- parents have a right to obtain non-biased information when they're starting out in their journey with a deaf or hard of hearing child. That's why I like working with Hands & Voices-- we believe "What works for your child is what makes the choice right."
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