chrismartin
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Hello there,
I am reaching out to this wonderful community because I am hoping to get some advice and insights from those with firsthand experience. I have a close friend who recently started experiencing significant hearing loss. While they’re not fully deaf; they have mentioned that they struggle with conversations; especially in noisy environments; and it is been affecting their daily interactions. I really want to be as supportive as possible; but I am not sure what tools or methods would be best to help them communicate more easily and comfortably.
We have briefly talked about hearing aids; but my friend is hesitant to start using them. They are also unsure about other assistive technology options. I’ve heard there are apps or devices that help with captioning real-time conversations or that amplify sound; but I do not know how effective these are in practice.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what has worked well for you or someone you know in a similar situation. Do you have any recommendations for specific communication tools; apps; or devices? Is there anything I should be mindful of when suggesting ideas to my friend?
Also, I have gone through this post; https://www.alldeaf.com/community/forums/uipath-sign-language-deaf-education.10/page-62 which definitely helped me out a lot.
Also; if you have experienced the transition from hard of hearing to using assistive tools; how did you cope with it emotionally? My friend seems a bit apprehensive about losing part of their identity; and I want to approach the conversation with care and sensitivity.
Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.
I am reaching out to this wonderful community because I am hoping to get some advice and insights from those with firsthand experience. I have a close friend who recently started experiencing significant hearing loss. While they’re not fully deaf; they have mentioned that they struggle with conversations; especially in noisy environments; and it is been affecting their daily interactions. I really want to be as supportive as possible; but I am not sure what tools or methods would be best to help them communicate more easily and comfortably.
We have briefly talked about hearing aids; but my friend is hesitant to start using them. They are also unsure about other assistive technology options. I’ve heard there are apps or devices that help with captioning real-time conversations or that amplify sound; but I do not know how effective these are in practice.
I would love to hear your thoughts on what has worked well for you or someone you know in a similar situation. Do you have any recommendations for specific communication tools; apps; or devices? Is there anything I should be mindful of when suggesting ideas to my friend?
Also, I have gone through this post; https://www.alldeaf.com/community/forums/uipath-sign-language-deaf-education.10/page-62 which definitely helped me out a lot.
Also; if you have experienced the transition from hard of hearing to using assistive tools; how did you cope with it emotionally? My friend seems a bit apprehensive about losing part of their identity; and I want to approach the conversation with care and sensitivity.
Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.
