There are no updates to this story.
Hearing loss may be ranked as mild, moderate, severe or profound...more facts and web links
BBC © 2012 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
~RS~q~RS~Config=comments_for_story;Id=/ps/ugc/stories/93214.shtml;pagesize=2;page=;include_count=1~RS~z~RS~16~RS~){kind=small}
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to receive new comments on our stories.
Comments
I am 13 years old and I am Deaf too.
Complain about this comment
I too rely on lip reading and two hearing aids. It is so frustrating when people cover their mouth when talking to me. One of the bounses of lip reading is one can "hear" what is being said on TV, when noboby thinks you are listening
Complain about this comment
ACCORDING TO MY PROSPECTIVE THIS STORY GIVES ME POWER AND IT ALSO HELPS TO EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS. AS A YOUNG WOMAN AM SO INSPIRED BY THEM AND I ENJOY READING THEM. SOME STORIES, WE EXPERIENCE THEM IN LIFE.
Complain about this comment
You cope with this so amazingly! The video really gets the point across as well! Keep going!
Complain about this comment
i think there was some very good points!!!
Complain about this comment
he is very brave to be able to cope with his life in this way.
Complain about this comment
Good for you :) x
Complain about this comment
great video great way to put you're point across
Complain about this comment
really good story, enjoyed it very much :)
Complain about this comment
I really liked the piece. It made the points very effectively and I hope it receives lots of coverage and helps to change the way people interact with people with hearing loss. Fantastic.
Complain about this comment
BRILLIANT!
Complain about this comment