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Hi, all! I'm a hearing person who might/probably become deaf or HOH in the next few years. Since I have never met a deaf person, I thought I would make an effort to get to know a few. I have many questions. Maybe I could make a few new friends while I'm at it.

Currently, I am learning ASL - although at a very leisurely pace.
 
Double-U said:
Hi, all! I'm a hearing person who might/probably become deaf or HOH in the next few years. Since I have never met a deaf person, I thought I would make an effort to get to know a few. I have many questions. Maybe I could make a few new friends while I'm at it.

Currently, I am learning ASL - although at a very leisurely pace.
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Why do you think you might probably become deaf?
 
Bottesini said:
Why do you think you might probably become deaf?
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AIED. I already have moderate/severe high frequency loss in my right ear. I've had attacks of sudden hearing loss in both ears, but the hearing in my left ear is still normal.
 
Double-U said:
AIED. I already have moderate/severe high frequency loss in my right ear. I've had attacks of sudden hearing loss in both ears, but the hearing in my left ear is still normal.
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Well yes, you will probably become deaf.

Good luck, and welcome to AllDeaf.
 
Welcome! You're being badass-ly proactive, and I think that's awesome. A lot of respect coming from me on that.
 
HI ! That great you're learning ASL , I was but when I moved back East I had no one to practice it with.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
HI ! That great you're learning ASL , I was but when I moved back East I had no one to practice it with.
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That's too bad, 'say. It's unfortunate, but I'll probably be in that same boat, myself. The first time in my life I saw someone using sign language was when I went to the House Clinic.

Some times I ask myself why so many late deafened people don't learn to sign. Then I'm reminded of the reality that most of us simply don't live in the vicinity of a Deaf community outpost.
 
Double-U said:
That's too bad, 'say. It's unfortunate, but I'll probably be in that same boat, myself. The first time in my life I saw someone using sign language was when I went to the House Clinic.

Some times I ask myself why so many late deafened people don't learn to sign. Then I'm reminded of the reality that most of us simply don't live in the vicinity of a Deaf community outpost.
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I was born hard of hearing and ASL wasn't taught when to deaf or hoh kids in in the 40's -50's in public schools in my town.
 
Double-U said:
Hi, all! I'm a hearing person who might/probably become deaf or HOH in the next few years. Since I have never met a deaf person, I thought I would make an effort to get to know a few. I have many questions. Maybe I could make a few new friends while I'm at it.

Currently, I am learning ASL - although at a very leisurely pace.
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Hello! I am also a new member. I have a "nerve deafness " it progress as I get older. I am now HOH/deaf. I know very little ASL but I do lip read very well.
 
Marissa Hauser said:
Hello! I am also a new member. I have a "nerve deafness " it progress as I get older. I am now HOH/deaf. I know very little ASL but I do lip read very well.
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Hi, Marissa! I think we found the right place.

You already have me at a disadvantage. I'm not too good at either.
 
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