Panel Discussion

We will have with us hearing parents of a Deaf adult, parents (one Deaf, one hearing) of a Deaf adult and 2 Deaf adults with us (parents of 2 hearing twins 23 months old.)  We have now studied and discussed about the need for early intervention, preschool, many of the things families face when learning their child is deaf and raising the child.  In the upcoming weeks we are going to diving into the education system and specifics on how to educate students who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.  What questions do you have for parents as well as individuals who are Deaf regarding their experiences?  

Curious

One of the purposes of the blog is to provide students an opportunity to reflect on a previous class topic and/or content and discuss their ideas outside of class time.  "In class" time would be devoted to the current topic.

I'm curious as to what students believe would be a good reason to give credit to posts that are submitted during class time that are about a previous topic.  Is this rewarding inattention during class? 

Promoting Positive Relationships

What two steps do you believe are most important for a family to focus on addressing in order to address potential barriers that may exist and ensure the healthy development of their child who is deaf or hard of hearing?  

Stressful Periods for Family

 Do you recall any stress in your family during adolescence, making decisions about educational choices or transitioning to adulthood?  How do you think this is different for families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing?

Family Interactions

What had the greatest influence on the ways that your family interacted and relationships developed?  How do you think this would have been the same or different if you had a sibling who was deaf or hard of hearing? 

Federal Laws

What is the reauthorized version of PL 94-142?  What is one way you believe it specifically benefits families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing?

Hybrid Classes for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

How could an online component or virtual tools enhance learning for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a face to face classroom?

Hybrid Class - Virtual Connection

Throughout your day you use technology in a variety of ways.  Monday night's class we used SKYPE to allow students who chose to do so, to connect to class virtually.  In the comments section discuss how this format influenced the learning opportunity for students.  What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Alice Cogswell & Chuck Baird

You may have to open this from YouTube with this link  https://youtu.be/w4KM7zT4m3Y

Andrew Foster & Charles Michael d L' Eppe

Horace Mann & CJ Jones

Edward Minor Gallaudet & Marlee Matlin

Helen Keller & Geronimo Cardano

What new information did you learn in this video created by Kristen & Kaylee?

Hello all.

My name is Patience Taylor.  My husband and I have been married for 17 years going on 18.  We have two wonderful sons who are both now in high school, one is a Senior and the other a Freshman.  As I have mentioned in class my youngest suffered from mild to moderate hearing loss on and off from the age of 6 months to 4 years and had 4 separate sets of tubes inserted during this time due to chronic ear infections that antibiotics were struggling to clear. This resulted in a severe speech delay for him.  His SLP from the age of 2 helped us teach him signs to help communicate his needs until he was able to verbally express them.  This made a huge difference in our lives, but my connection to ASL and Deaf individuals goes even farther back.  During high school and even before I have had Deaf friends, but I have unfortunately lost contact with them over the years. One friend in particular was a friend even before Kindergarten.  My mom used to be his parents insurance sales person and each month when she would collect their payments I got to go with her.  Joe was deaf since birth and did not speak much if any.  That never stopped us from being friends.  We seemed to be able to communicate without the use of words and it left a lasting impression on me.  Especially when he showed me his new white turkeys on one particular visit.  To a 5 year old a full grown turkey can be intimidating to down right frightening.  As he led me to their pen he seemed to pick up on the fact I was very scared and he patiently waited for me to enter at my own pace.  His patience was amazing.  One day I hope to reconnect with him and my other friend from school.  My decision to become a teacher was a later in life realization.  I had never truly considered that I would be capable until I entered into college after getting laid off from a job I had had for 6 and half years.  I changed my major and when I told my youngest son I was going to school to be a special education teacher he hugged me tight and started immediately asking for me to teach his class.  I knew at that point I had made the right choice.  As for the picture I chose, this statement is one near and dear to my heart.  A person without imperfections is a person without personality.  It is all the rough edges and sharp corners that make us who we are.  

Hey guys!

My name is Brooke Shirley and I'm from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. I'm a Public Relations major with a minor in sign language. I've grown up around sign language with a family friend who is like a grandmother to me. She began teaching me sign language when I was 13 years old and that's kind of where my love for the language began. The picture below is me signing at Epcot to a Disney song while on a trip with my high schools advanced chorus during my senior year. Well that is just a little sign language background of mine and I can't wait to get to know everyone! Have a great semester!

Hey y'all! My name is Katie Harmon! I am a pre- ASL Interpreting major! I am a junior here. I have went back and forth the passed 3 years as to what exactly I wanted to do in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Educate is one of the things I have tossed up for awhile. I enjoy children and helping another person succeed. I took this class because it is required for my major, but I was eager to get started learning so I may hopefully begin leaning in one direction for my career choice after I graduate and begin my life.

Hey Guys!


My name is Deion Bangudi, and I'm a junior here at EKU. I'm an Interpreting major and I am also thinking about adding on a minor in either children and family studies, or communication. The main reason I took this class is because it was apart of my required classes. But after attending the first class I think it will really come in handy!

Hey guys! So I've been told a time or two that Merida and I resemble each other. My red, curly hair is kinda my calling card and it's definitely the way people identify me.  I am a transfer student from Missouri State and I am a Junior. My major is Sign Language Interpreting. Another reason why this I chose this picture is because if I am accepted into the Interpreting Program, I hope to be able to get an internship at Disney World. I am taking this class because it is required for my major and I used to be a Deaf Education major. So I am very excited! I am an outdoorsy, artsy, fun loving person. I'm shy until you get to know me, then I'll be the most outgoing person you'll ever meet. I love my family and I miss them more than anything, but I'm looking forward to my time here at EKU and to see what kind of person I will grow into. 

ALSO!!! I need a group for this project, if anyone is still in need of someone to join their group or just needs one, let me know! I sign. :)

Hey y'all!

My name is Suzanne Lilly and I am a Junior here at EKU.  I am a double major in American Sign Language Interpreting and Anthropology.  I chose this class because it was required for my major, but after our first class I'm really excited to get into it more!  I have a passion for Deaf people and their culture.  I grew up in a small town so basically any country song you hear on the radio pretty much describes my hometown.  When I'm home I love hanging out with my friends, riding four wheelers, cooking/baking and working on our family farm.  My family means the world to me and I'm feel so blessed to have such an amazing group to come home to.  When I'm at school, I love hanging out with my awesome roommates, reading, going out to eat and like many college students, Netflix and I have a serious relationship.  I love to have fun and learn new things so I'm ready to get this semester going!

Just me

Hi everyone.  My name is Angelia Canionero.  I am a Senior here at EKU.  My major is Teaching the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a concentration in Elementary Education.  I am contemplating a minor in American Sign Language.  I love working with little ones and watching their eyes "light" up when they understand something.  This is the reason for my chosen career. Also, ASL touches me in a way I cannot explain.  I remember as a little girl.  I may have been 7 or 8, my mom and I had gone to town.  There was a man walking down the sidewalk.  If I am not mistaken, he was raising money as well.  Anyway, he had a stack of papers and gave one to me.  It showed the ABC's via sign language.  I went home and taught myself.  Several years ago, I was at church.  There was a couple who was Deaf.  I found myself watching the interpreter instead of listening to the sermon.  After church I spoke with the interpreter and told her I was interested in learning to sign.  She gave me an application for a grant to the University of Alabama.  The grant was for an interpreters training program.  Boy was I excited.  I was accepted and started classes.  A few years later, I majored in Special Education.  I tried my best but found it just was not for me.  During this time I had other priorities.  I was a single mom, working 40 hours a week and going to school full time.  Needless to say, life happens.  I had to put a hold on my dreams because I had others looking to me.  A little about myself.  I am married with 2 sons, and a dog.  The oldest son is 19 and the youngest is 9.  (The dog 1 1/2).  I am originally from Alabama.  RRRROOOOOLLLLL TIDE.  My oldest is down there now.  Just a little over 4 years ago, we lost everything in the tornadoes that went through the state.  Thank God for insurance.  My husband is from Kentucky and wanted to come home.  Here we are.  I look forward to meeting and communicating with each and every one of you.  I hope you have a good semester.