"As someone with hearing loss, I can tell you that I don't always feel like the world around me accepts me for who I am. People often get frustrated when I ask them to repeat what they just said. They say things like, "Oh, never mind!" or "It wasn't important anyway". I wish they would let ME decide if it was important or not. I sometimes withdrawal from social settings because I feel like I am missing out on too much information. When I finally find teachers or friends who understand how to communicate with me- even though I have a hearing loss- I feel like my world starts to open up. Using technology has made all the difference in the world for me."
-Valentine
-Valentine