Researchers identify forerunners of inner-ear cells that enable hearing

[shel90]

Aside from crossing a line there, do you really think the average white person has an advantage? Do you really think they don't have to work, pay bills, get an education? Do you really think white deaf people are treated differently than other deaf people? :roll:

To answer your question: I don't see an advantage. I certainly haven't experienced an advantage. I did the work through school. I paid for my own schooling, bills, rent without any handouts.

I have not failed to notice, however, the question has not been answered. What advantages to deaf/HoH people have? I know we can all communicate one way or another, but that is not the question.

If I were to reverse the question and ask: What are the disadvantages of being deaf/HoH I'm sure things like, harder to perform in a mainstream school, harder to get a job, less likely to get dates, more likely to be separated from people are just a few of the things people would answer. But, that's not the question.

There is no argument that deaf people can do anything, I strongly believe it. However, by the same token, I strongly believe that about anyone.

No lines were crossed. It showed that it was a silly question you asked. We are all people and human. There is no advantage of being of one group over another. That was my whole point. There are pros and cons to each group.

 

[Smithtr]

This is NOT an "us" against "you" thread or a deaf against Deaf, or HoH against deaf thread. The questions are not personal they are just a perspective.

Let's keep it civil.

no sense, I disagree you personal opinion. unfornately. well that is why.
serious. that is why.

 

[VacationGuy234]

no sense, i disagree you personal opinion. Unfornately. Well that is why.
Serious. That is why.

ok.

 

[Jiro]

I have this fantasy, or more like a vision. I blame a lot of things on my hearing. I think it would be easier to date, easier to get a raise or job, easier just in general if I could hear again. And, to be sure, in some cases it certainly would be easier.

But, it wouldn't be certain. I also have this fear, once I get my hearing back what if I don't get those things. At that point(really, just as it is now), it's all on me.

My point is: There is nothing certain in life.

We just have to take advantage of every situation and if getting my hearing back gains me an advantage. I'll take it.

so you gonna get a CI?

 

[dogmom]

"...Being a hearing straight white man is more easier than not being one. =/ "
<from Karissa here>

yes, that's correct
male privilege, white privilege and hearing privilege all exist as part of the same sociological set -

things like access to education/schooling, housing, living location and other resources are all affected by the benefits of those who came before you. For people who were denied the same resources over periods of time, that kind of access then does -not- transfer onto succeeding generations.

 

[shel90]

I have this fantasy, or more like a vision. I blame a lot of things on my hearing. I think it would be easier to date, easier to get a raise or job, easier just in general if I could hear again. And, to be sure, in some cases it certainly would be easier.

But, it wouldn't be certain. I also have this fear, once I get my hearing back what if I don't get those things. At that point(really, just as it is now), it's all on me.

My point is: There is nothing certain in life.

We just have to take advantage of every situation and if getting my hearing back gains me an advantage. I'll take it.

Easier to date if you were hearing? Hmmmm...ever thought about maybe just reflecting on maybe it is your way of interacting with others that could be the reason, not deafness?

 

[Frisky Feline]

it has to do with the attitude issue. IMO

 

[Bebonang]

Well, being late deafened like VacationGuy234. You just got to accept your deafness whether losing your hearing was your fault or no fault. It is really hard to get your hearing back again. With CIs, just like hearing aids, is just tools for you to hear sounds even though it is not always clear to hear. You can try CI but you might find some complication with CI that might not satisfy you if you can not hear clearly. You want to be hearing again and that is just a pipe dream. Sad, isn't it? That is the way it is, being deaf.

 

[shel90]

seriously, if it wasn't for society's ignorance on deafness, I think more people wouldn't feel the need for a cure. Just my view.

 

[deafdyke]

I thought I had made it clear in post #41 that I was asking what advantages do you see accompanying being deaf/Hard of Hearing? NO reference to any individual! Just what advantages the deaf/Hard of Hearing have just because they are deaf/Heard of Hearing.

I can turn off my hearing. Name a hearing person who can turn off their hearing.

 

[VacationGuy234]

Easier to date if you were hearing? Hmmmm...ever thought about maybe just reflecting on maybe it is your way of interacting with others that could be the reason, not deafness?

Thought about it, but when the only thing that changes is being up front about being deaf, you can pretty sure that's it.

Take a stroll over to the, Who's Single Here thread and add up the years(not months or weeks), might want to bring a calculator.

If you ARE really deaf, you know that's an issue.

I wish it wasn't that way, but it is..

 

[AlleyCat]

I fail to understand that. I have been deaf all my life and I've never had any problem dating anyone, hearing OR d/Deaf.

I think Shel's right - it may be your way of interacting with others that is the problem.

Edit: I know that sounds blunt and rude, but I'm remembering something you posted in another thread. About how you were trying to not let on anything about your deafness for a while (with your online dating) until you got to know that person better. To me, that almost seemed deceptive. It's almost easier to be straightforward and say, "hey, this is what it is." If that person really doesn't want to deal with your deafness, then that person isn't worth you being with. I dated a guy many years back that let me know before our first date that he'd been in jail for drugs. He swore he'd been clean since. I thought about it, and decided to accept that and forgive his past. We did break up eventually, but it wasn't over that at all. I appreciated his telling me upfront rather than me dealing with it later.

 

[Jiro]

Thought about it, but when the only thing that changes is being up front about being deaf, you can pretty sure that's it.

Take a stroll over to the, Who's Single Here thread and add up the years(not months or weeks), might want to bring a calculator.

If you ARE really deaf, you know that's an issue.

I wish it wasn't that way, but it is..

but.... she's married to a hearing husband and I've met him. no issue there

so since deafness is really an issue for you, have you considered CI?

 

[sheri363]

Specifically, what advantages to you see accompanying being deaf/Hard of Hearing?

Advantages? Advantages? I can think of a few. Ok here goes....

1. Snoring! My significant other snores like a banshee (that's what it sounds like in my hearing aid. ) Remedy? Just remove it. The aid that it is!

2. Years ago my parents caught me snaking my hand up my dress to surreptitiously turn off my hearing aid and that was in church!! Preacher was too loud lol! I've even done this when I didn't want to hear my parents lecturing me. They didn't like it that's for sure. What I'm trying to say is that I can turn off my hearing at any time I want and get peace and quiet.

3. Homework and exams. Either switch it off or turn down the volume and I get quiet. No distractions.

4. This one is a doozy. I've pretended a few times not to hear someone whom I despised shouting at me to get my attention. I just claim that I didn't hear. It works!

5. You can even employ #4 at work. You can't get fired for it.

6. I'm sure there's more. Can't think straight as I'm pooped! I gotta go off to Anybody else want to chime in adding more advantages?

 

[Frisky Feline]

I fail to understand that. I have been deaf all my life and I've never had any problem dating anyone, hearing OR d/Deaf.

I think Shel's right - it may be your way of interacting with others that is the problem.

Edit: I know that sounds blunt and rude, but I'm remembering something you posted in another thread. About how you were trying to not let on anything about your deafness for a while (with your online dating) until you got to know that person better. To me, that almost seemed deceptive. It's almost easier to be straightforward and say, "hey, this is what it is." If that person really doesn't want to deal with your deafness, then that person isn't worth you being with. I dated a guy many years back that let me know before our first date that he'd been in jail for drugs. He swore he'd been clean since. I thought about it, and decided to accept that and forgive his past. We did break up eventually, but it wasn't over that at all. I appreciated his telling me upfront rather than me dealing with it later.

Well said!! i agree with shel90 and alleycat what they just said.

 

[VacationGuy234]

1. Snoring! My significant other snores like a banshee (that's what it sounds like in my hearing aid. ) Remedy? Just remove it. The aid that it is!

While I've said this can be an advantage, a hearing person can wear ear plugs or soundproof headphones. It's more of a difference than an advantage.

2. Years ago my parents caught me snaking my hand up my dress to surreptitiously turn off my hearing aid and that was in church!! Preacher was too loud lol! I've even done this when I didn't want to hear my parents lecturing me. They didn't like it that's for sure. What I'm trying to say is that I can turn off my hearing at any time I want and get peace and quiet.

See, answer for number 1.

3. Homework and exams. Either switch it off or turn down the volume and I get quiet. No distractions.

See, answer for number 1.

4. This one is a doozy. I've pretended a few times not to hear someone whom I despised shouting at me to get my attention. I just claim that I didn't hear. It works!

Hearing people do this too.

5. You can even employ #4 at work. You can't get fired for it.

This is an advantage because you can't get fired, point taken.

6. I'm sure there's more. Can't think straight as I'm pooped! I gotta go off to Anybody else want to chime in adding more advantages?

I'm surprised not one person mentioned SSDI which a hearing person cannot get, this is probably the biggest advantage.

 

[Jane B.]

While I've said this can be an advantage, a hearing person can wear ear plugs or soundproof headphones. It's more of a difference than an advantage.



See, answer for number 1.



See, answer for number 1.



Hearing people do this too.



This is an advantage because you can't get fired, point taken.



I'm surprised not one person mentioned SSDI which a hearing person cannot get, this is probably the biggest advantage.

Hearing is not the only reason to get SSDI. If the person has something else but hearing is fine they can get it for the other reason.

 

[VacationGuy234]

Hearing is not the only reason to get SSDI. If the person has something else but hearing is fine they can get it for the other reason.

Yes, but a hearing person cannot claim deafness. I do see that as an advantage over a hearing person.

 

[VacationGuy234]

The thread isn't about CI, it has nothing to do with CI. The thread is about research for enabling inner-ear cells.

 

[AlleyCat]

Hearing is not the only reason to get SSDI. If the person has something else but hearing is fine they can get it for the other reason.

That is very much true.