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  1. toffeekukki

    Looking for resorces

    I am wanting to learn sign language. But i find that flashcards. Dictionary and most other helpful items are really expensive. Asl resorces seem easier to get hold of in the uk unless you want to spend a lot of money. Any advise would be appreciated thanks in advance.
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    Noises or sounds.

    The first sound i heard when i got home from getting my first set of hearing aids was my cats purr. It almost made me cry.
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    Dominant hands?

    Do you think switching in most sign will be same? I am learning BSL. I am doing yhe same thing. I will mostly sign right handed but some phrases are easier with left
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    Need advice on the Phonak Roger!

    How does the rodger work. I looked at this today but i am unsure what its full purpose is.
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    Are you "embarrassed" by your hearing loss?

    I do get embarrassed. I am good at pretending to hear what is being said or walking away from a conversation if i am not able to keep up. This annoys my partner but i have nothing to add to a conversation it is not worth my time standing listening (not able to keep up) I also find people who...
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    Deaf-Friendly Driving Schools?

    I am from uk and over here to find a deaf friendly driving instructor are called. Deaf Aware driving instructors. I hope this helps. But all hearing or most hearing schools will have at least one instructor to help with disabled learner drivers. (This has been my findings only in the uk)
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    What did you learn today? Part II

    I learned how to sign in (bsl) blue. Red. Yellow. Green. Brown. Black. Pink. Purple. Orange. (i cant seem to remember white) I also know number and repeat. I can spell my name. And ask how people are.
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    Noises or sounds.

    What sounds do you like to hear? I love hearing animal noises. Birds dogs barking. Cats meow.
  9. toffeekukki

    Its been quite a while

    Hey all. I have been away for the longest time. Hope everyone is doing well. I am going to tell you all a little bit of why i have not been here. I was doing so well last time i was posting. Me n partner are still fine. We are as strong as ever. Every situation below involves him to try make a...
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    Move went well

    The move was life. Basically we (me and hubby) decided to move in with a friend to help him get a life and help him transition from living with mum to living as an adult learning to budget. Getting himself a regular routine. Understanding how to shop for himself. (his mum was not the best)...
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    Move went well

    Hey all. I finally made the 90 mile move and am actually settling in. I really am pleased with how smooth the transition has been Hope everyone is doing well.
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    My new eBike > Yuba Sweet Curry

    I do not have an Ebike but i do want to turm my current into an Ebike. The laws in the Uk are kind of silly though. I am not allowed anything thats over a set Wattage. (could be over 200watt) it has been a while since we spoke to the DVLA, Also if you upgrade a push into electric thats over the...
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    One for the resident cat ladies ...

    Got this gawjus pic of our cat today. He has been ever so cute. He is on his leash sat on my seat in the back garden as I was sorting out my strawberry plants Image is too big to put up :(
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    Guide Dog coats

    Question on my Uk driving theory Test. What colour coats do Deaf Guide dogs wear? I thought all Guide dogs wore Bright Yellow Illuminus/Reflective in colour I failed my practice theory because it was apparently Red/Burgandy Is this the same in America?
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    "i'm a little bit deaf"....

    I have an answer for you. People say this some times conscious sometimes Unconsiously. Its a bit a way to make people think the understand when they don't. I have looked into things like this quite recently and it seems to be a human act to make either the person speaking feel better or...
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    few weeks and seems too quiet

    walgreens??? never heard of it. In the UK we have free health care as long as we pay our tax, I got my HA free but if I need to have them repairedd I have to pay unless it is the manufacturer fault. Batteries are a life long free. I guess i am quite lucky. I can not believe you have to deal...
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    need help for victim

    I know this might sound like i am been a bit mean but I hope this is legitimate, unfortunately some people will make up a story to get people to give them money. Either way I hope that if this true (I hope So) That you get the help and advise you need. I have copied your message and inboxed to...
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    few weeks and seems too quiet

    I am glad I am helping people learn. I did find a resolution, I do not need to pay for the batteries, I am entitledled to get them free. I should not have to resort to paying for them. My money budget can not stretch to buy batteries. I would rather not use them if it means i can save $5 per...
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    few weeks and seems too quiet

    yes, I can find my old ones the Brown ones, but now I need orange I cannot go to my local hearing store and buy my batteries. I am in the UK unless I am 65 or have got my aids via the store I can not buy them. I can only get them by sending my card via the post, this can take 6 weeks. I move...
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    few weeks and seems too quiet

    I have not been able to wear my hearing aids now for a few weeks, I have been quite poorly. I have lost my spare batteries. I have told my audiologist and they told me to contact my Gp they told to contact my audiologist. my local hearing shops will not even allow me to buy batteries because I...
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