Deaf Bank Consultant: „I Receive Inquiries From All Over Germany“

In the middle of the foyer of the bank Robert Davis sits under the symbolic sign for the deaf. He is the only bank consultant in Germany who advises his clients in sign language and is deaf himself. With hearing persons he speaks in normal spoken language and he lipreads. Deaf Bank Consultant: „I Receive Inquiries From All Over Germany“ - read more

Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“

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[01/06/2009] Geesken Wörmann is the chairman of the Federal State Council for the Handicapped in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and member of the broadcasting council of the German public radio station WDR. She talked to REHACARE.de about the right for information of all citizens, American sanctions and the need to catch up for private radio stations. Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“ - read more

„The Soul Is Touched by Pantomime.” The deaf artist Jomi about the language everyone understands.

A white face and gesturing hands – that is all he needed to travel around the whole world – thanks to pantomime. Josef Michael Kreutzer is deaf, he suffered from meningitis when being a baby. Despite his disability he received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his commitment as a pantomime. REHACARE.de spoke with Jomi about a universal language and the power of silence. „The Soul Is Touched by Pantomime.” The deaf artist Jomi about the language everyone understands. - read more

Radio for the Deaf: Space Station at REHACARE 2009

Space. An infinite area. We write the year 2009. At this year’s REHACARE.de there will be a “space station”. Unbelievable? Just as unbelievable as radio for the Deaf. This is what the company Bertelsmann AG will present at their booth.  Radio for the Deaf: Space Station at REHACARE 2009 - read more

Education of Deaf Children to Be Improved

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[19/09/2007] Two new deaf friendly resource packs for schools have been produced by the National Deaf Children’s Society to ensure that deaf children are fully supported at school. Education of Deaf Children to Be Improved - read more

New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids

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[20/06/2011] New software 'hearing dummies' are part of research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments.  New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids - read more

Deaf Children: Support to Grandparents, Fathers and Siblings

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[03/11/2008] Grandparents, fathers and siblings of a deaf child will benefit from an innovative project set up to offer much needed support and encouragement to help the deaf child in their family. Deaf Children: Support to Grandparents, Fathers and Siblings - read more

Sign Language Users Read Words and See Signs Simultaneously

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[28/03/2011] People fluent in sign language may simultaneously keep words and signs in their minds as they read, according to an international team of researchers. Sign Language Users Read Words and See Signs Simultaneously - read more

Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing

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[01/10/2010] A study has shown that the presence of chemical contaminants can interact with noise and modify the way in which work-related "deafness" – which is increasingly common among young people – manifests itself. Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing - read more

Testing Sign Language by Cell Phone

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[18/08/2010] Engineers are developing the first device able to transmit American Sign Language over U.S. cellular networks. The tool is just completing its initial field test. Testing Sign Language by Cell Phone - read more

Visual System Interprets Sign Languages

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[05/07/2010] Spanish researchers selected over twenty of the hundreds of signs to develop a new visual interpretation system which allows deaf people to carry out consultations in the language they commonly use. Visual System Interprets Sign Languages - read more

Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills

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[31/05/2010] By the time they reach school age, one in 20 children has hearing loss in one ear. That can raise significant hurdles for these children, because loss of hearing in one ear hurts their ability to comprehend and use language. Kids with One Ear Hearing Loss Fall Behind in Language Skills - read more

Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children

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[05/03/2010] Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children - read more

Roller Coasters Linked to Common Ear Injury

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[28/05/2010] The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today's roller coasters bring a lot of thrills, but if you're not careful, the ride could also cause damage to your ears. Roller Coasters Linked to Common Ear Injury - read more