I am in college, and paying for a car, school, and anything else that comes my way.  I am partially deaf in one ear, and in need of a hearing aid.  I have tried several avenues for help, but people only want to help if you are totally deaf.  I have great trouble hearing, and struggle with school and work due to that.  I don't know where else to turn for help.
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In our area we have the Kiwanis, Lion's Club, etc.  You might check with various "thrift stores", as they often are also sponsored (behind the scenes) by ministry- based services.  Also, you should have in you community, possibly even through the Adult Education portion of your college, an advocate for any "school" issues that arise.  If this does not work - do not be afraid to make an appointment to see the Dean of your University - explain the situation and I'll bet you get some answers and avenues real quick!  Have courage!
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Hi Eloise,\nI have figured out that you are deaf and looking for friends.  You must sign in ASL.  English is written so much different and I think people are having trouble understanding you.  Yahoo answers might not be the right place for you to make friends because it is not a chat room.  People ask and answer questions and are not always nice.  Try to find a chatroom or message board for the deaf community.  I think it will work better for you.  Good luck.
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I recently got my hearings allmost completly paid for by the bureau of Vocational Rehab, and the Ohio Rehabilitation services, They payed for it because my hearing loss was affecting my work.  \n\nI would suggest that the first step would be to contact a local audiologist and find out if they work with any agencies like that in your area, most of them will give a free hearing test and refer you to any local agencies that will help.\n\nI do wish you the best of luck and I hope that you find the help you need!\n\nAlso, Galluadet university has a list on their website (www.gallaudet.edu) that has a bunch of national programs that provide assitance to the hard of hearing and hearing Impaired.
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Easy... check this out www.deafnation.com also I've been teaching sign-language and I'm almost deaf.  I go places where there is a lot of activity that most deaf people go.  Feel free to contact me.  Easy signing is a good book to start with.
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Check your yellow pages under "Lawyers" and see if there is a Legal Aid Society.  It might be named differently in your area, but it is a group of lawyers that volunteer their time to help people that qualify.
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Hearing lose is not a joke. I've had less than half my hearing since I was a teenager.  For the rest of my life I have to watch television with the captioning on because to really hear it it's so loud and I'm afraid of my children losing their hearing. Please be careful.
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theres dental tech schools in the local colleges and dental schools in the major schools around you contact the dental aide program to get free or reduced cleanings and xrays then use them as a referral for the surgury at the college and ask the social director or social worker for transport info and if your a vet like me theres more options also some dentist do this type of thing for a community clinic call the local salvation army or goodwill center for more info theres a lot out there i go for free fillings and tooth extractions at the community clinic in my town
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I'm not sure where you are, but if you are in the US, this applies to you! :o) I am writing some fairly lengthy stuff here, so you may want to save/print this stuff and refer back, don't let it overwhelm you! If I am bringing up things you already know -- I apologize, but perhap it will be of help to another parent out there. And if you want to talk -- email me! I am an ASL Interpreter with Deaf friends.\n\nFirst, your child would qualify for special education classes. As part of that he has the right to an IEP (Idividualized Education Plan). The IEP is a legal document that is developed by a "team" -- his parents, teachers, adminstrators and any advocates. It is your right as a parent to contribute and participate in the meetings and design of the IEP. The IEP will determine what services he recieves, how often, etc. If you want him to learn sign (which I think it wonderful by the way!!), you can request that he be in classes that use sign -- that may be part of the time or the full school day. Many school systems have classes for deaf and hard of hearing children. Some will promote an oral approach, some will promote sign, some will promote cued speech, some will say total communication (which USED to mean whatever works, but has come to mean sign and speak at the same time - which does not work!!!! There is research on that.) Since he has already developed spoken language, keeping what he has will probably be a focus in his education through speech training and/or auditory training. \n\nThe IEP also has to consider the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for your child. Most hearing persons, school adminstrations and government folk assume that means placement with hearing peers and not segreated (their word, not mine!) with only deaf or hard of hearing peers. I see it another way -- if a child that communicates differently because he can't hear his peers -- then he is in the MOST restrictive environment due to his in ability to freely access communication and keeping him from developing language. I firmly believe in a child's right to access language and communication first hand. That means being in a class with other deaf/hard of hearing peers that use the same communication methods/language he does. That usually means a class in the school district, but many not be the local school their sibilng will go to (due to the low incidence in deafness), or it could mean going to a school for the deaf. Almost every state has one and some states have more than one. If you do not live near one, then he could go to stay at the school and come home on weekends and holidays. If this is an option you choose. You are the parent! You get to choose! Never let the school system try to bully you into a decision that is convenient for them if it is not in the best interests of your child. \n\nSome schools will recommend placing him in a mainstream setting with an interpreter. This is not effective, as he will need to develop sign language (receptively and expressively) *before* he can understand an interpreter. To learn it he needs immersion first. \n\nAs far as advocating and learning about options, I suggest that you contact your state's deaf school, the Council on Education of the Deaf, the American Society for Deaf Children (First year's membership is free for newly identified children!!), and your area's parent resource center. (I am including some contact information below.) Your locality or state may even have classes for parents in signing! You will have to work hard to keep up with him as his sign grows. :o) If there are no specific classes especially for parents, I would suggest classes at a local community college (or college or university). Many of them have some top notch teachers. If you become involved in the Deaf community, you may want to ask around to find who the good teachers are. \n\nIf you can get him in a pre-school class for signing deaf/hard of hearing kids, he will begin picking
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Yes there is most communities have centers to help with this, such as groups, hospitials, ect. i would start by contacting a hospital, or contacting your local United Way to see what resources are out there. I know where I live all we have to do is dial 211 for information on Community needs and where to go to get help for these issures.
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Don't be a spoiled kid who wants something for nothing. If college is important to you, there are plenty of grants, scholarships, and loans that you can apply for.  You will appreciate it more if you do it yourself; it isn't right to expect someone else to pay for you to go to college, especially if you aren't willing to try to get there on your own.
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Go to your financial aid office and see if you can restructure your financial aid to include money for housing in the dorms.\n\nGet a job.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
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Sounds like an ear infection to me. If you are on campus go to the health center there and make an appointment, they usually have free services available to students. Otherwise, make an appointment with a doctor. You will need some perscription meds. Doesnt sound like anything serious though, dont worry!
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You definitely need some sort of help.  If you don't want to go the Uni clinic, seek help from a health care professional or a qualified counselor.\n\nIf you are active with a church, the pastor/clergy may be able to help you find the help you need.  \n\nDoes your school have any support groups for struggling students?  \n\nGood luck!
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I'm a college student and i has been hard for me and my parents. There is a scholarship search engine that may help it's www.fastweb.com. I know alot of the scholarship you need to qualify for aid but there are some that you do not. Also you may want to check to see if her school has a payment plan. That has helped us alot. And as far as textbooks if you can find out what books she needs early, then there are some websites you can use alot of times for cheaper books. You can just search textbooks. I usually use www.half.com. If you can do this it really helps.
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Deaf.. Need to see whats going on!!!
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Well good for you! I am one of those in the middle bracket who got screwed. I really am glad to see you are doing your best in school, because where I go, it seems like 1/2 the students who get financial aid don't even want to be there! They don't show up to class, don't study, and party all the time. Then you wonder where they went next semester and they are gone because they failed too many classes and couldn't get more money. (that was my little rant) But as for the rich people, they are used to having everything handed to them. I don't see why they care though, because their parents are probably paying for everything, including rent/food/entertainment money, so they don't even need to work!
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Hello.  Yes I went to college and did my NVQ1 and 2 in BSL, hoping that it would enhance my abilities with the Autistic and challenged kids I work with.  Yes it did, but in the real world I have used it twice in 5 years!  Once to help a deaf passenger order a sandwich on a ferry and another to help a deaf lady ask if a cabinet came in a different colour!  Try at the local council offices and also the court house as they often require translators.  Failing that, Look on the net for Deaf Meeting clubs as they always know of jobs for hearing BSL experts.\n\nGood Luck!