Hi all I would like to unsubscribe from hard of hearing as I am classed as profoundly deaf and feel that i do not benefit from ur group. I dont really know...
Hi Lizzie, I'm sure one of the group owners will respond soon but as an ordinary group member I must say that I have found a lot of support in this group. From...
Dear Lizzie, Ian has already put it very well, but I would just like to confirm that this group is for people with all levels of hearing loss. I myself now...
Hello Mr K, Just wanted to say, you make excellent points! I would like to reply in depth, but sadly don't have the time. However, can I say... I believe that...
Hi Saff, very nicely put thanks also Jenny became a grandma yesterday Morning 5am baby boy. M ... reply ... LINK ... for ... you. ... crucified ... paltry145 ...
Hi, I've just read Mr K's point with interest and was intrigued by the comment about creating a factsheet - Jobs for deaf people. I would like to think that a...
Can anyone with mild/moderate, high-frequency hearing loss have any advice on a good telephone please? (Sorry it's a boring request!) I'm finding it...
Hi Sarah,I know the feeling about not hearing people speaking on the phone.I used to get myself worked up into a nervous frenzy lol.I decided to get myself a...
Hi Joan, Thank you for taking the time to read my long message & for taking the time to reply. So I am 'normal' then? lol! ;-) Ok I'll look at those screen...
hi well debate is just one of those thing to fully engage and get recognition to ourselves I get safron's point(tho right now am to finacially insecure to part...
I agree that regarding jobs for deaf people it should be a case of only listing those you could **not** do for safety reasons, say as a fireman or an airline...
Cornwall Deaf Association is organising a hearing exhibition called We Hear! at the New County Hall in Truro. This is a brilliant place, lots of car parking...
Hello K, Well, good point there, but... well, in principle, yes, we should be able to do almost any job a hearing person can do, but in practice, it's a very...
Hi All, I am a newbie here......I am a CI user (implanted since Sept 2001) with Med-El. Was implanted in Bristol (I live in Somerset), UK. I was deafened by...
Yes, you are right. Our biggest enemy is prejudice. Anyone who is different, be it race religion or disability is at risk of meeting people who are prejudiced...
Hi Alison Steve here, from the CI group. Welcome to the HoHUK group. I'm sure they'll be plenty of other welcome messages along later. I also noticed that you...
Hi Alison, Noticed your a member of Deaf-uk-chat aswell Some are against CI and some aren't. What we are against is lack of information to Deaf people about...
Well to andy, safron and the others whose names havent mentoined, a very welcome salute I sincerely believe its by articulating opinions and sahring them that...
Well, I think a good way forward is to look at proper training courses not the rubbish time wasters that the DWP send you on! Get on a >college< training...
my personality isnt the technical am more of evaluative analytical was workin as a vocational dvelopment officer while abraod thus my focus on things like...
Hi Steve, Nice to hear from you - thanks for your advice re the deaf-uk site. I have signed up to a few deaf sites to see what they are like......I've not had...
Hi Fintan, I am kind of tasting a few deaf sites - but this is the friendlist one I've come across so far!! I didn't realise some are so anti- CI...... Yes I...
Hi Alison, great to know you have joined up yes were a real friendly group. M. CI Too. ... site. I ... yesterdya ... sure ... don't ... friendly. ... profound ...
Why not apply for the Civil Service? They cover the sort of career areas you mention and they are very disability friendly. The reason I mentioned trades is...
Hi Mr K, hope ur well you seem to be well motivated just an idea y don't you become a local counciler for your local bourough I am then sure most of your views...
Hi Mr K I really sympathise with your situation. I had to leave my office job as I was finding it too difficult due to my disability, and did not enjoy the...
Hi Alison, Welcome to HoHUK. Glad you are finding us a very friendly lot :) Very sad that you received that anti CI email from another deaf group. Really cant...
