Deafness in a hearing world - coping strategies

FOR THE DEAF

Strategies and resources for troublesome situations

Coming to terms with your deafness

Social interaction

Committees and working groups

The website does not consider commercially available aids for the deaf because there seems to be no shortage of that information elsewhere.

"Deafness in a Hearing World: Coping Strategies" is a website for a lay audience and is based on my own experience of being deaf. It accordingly uses the term deaf to mean with some hearing loss or hard-of-hearing rather than profoundly deaf.

FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Help with understanding deafness and improving communication

Common and probably unreasonable reactions to deafness

Towards understanding what a deaf person needs

Frequently asked questions

Compiled by Pat Cryer

If you have comments and suggestions, I hope that you will contact me.

HEARING PROBLEMS

What they are; how to understand what it's like to have them; and how to help

Sound level issues | Pitch issues | Distortion issues | Background noise | Pain and sensitivity

This website is not trying to sell anything. It merely tries to pass on information which has been gathered through experience over the years.

Disclaimer: The information on this site is for a lay audience and I cannot be responsible for errors or omissions. The views, strategies, advice and suggestions etc are based on my personal experience and are not necessarily appropriate for anyone else although they should, hopefully, stimulate individuals to develop their own strategies.