Hearing Things with Julie and Brad

Apologizing for our disability

In this episode we talk about the issues that come with apologizing for our disability..
Here’s a link to the Road World season that was mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpzO1I4SNDPWzOd7rSKL_j409gAGtgoku 
 
Book Recs!
Julie- Mob Daughter by Karen Gravano
https://bookshop.org/p/books/mob-daughter-the-mafia-sammy-the-bull-gravano-and-me-karen-gravano/166e9b407570c2ff?ean=9781250022202&next=t 
 
Brad- Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
https://bookshop.org/p/books/stamped-from-the-beginning-the-definitive-history-of-racist-ideas-in-america-ibram-x-kendi/1cec853ff548ade6?ean=9781645030393&next=t 

When did we realize we were deaf?

In this episode we relate the moment when it really hit us that we have hearing loss. 
Book Recs!
Julie- 107 Days by Kamala Harris 
https://bookshop.org/p/books/107-days-kamala-harris/4b4f08ccdae6821c?ean=9781668211656&next=t 
 
Brad- Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-eye-of-the-world-book-one-of-the-wheel-of-time-robert-jordan/6c6bc17d7c1e7864?ean=9781250251466&next=t

Wi-FI ALS Latency

In this episode Brad relays an issue with one of the assisted listening systems.
Here’s more info from Wynne’s site: https://centerforhearingaccess.org/glossary/latency/ 
Here’s Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/0vf1q_HgLpw?si=wdJwt3ms_rsFG1fe 
Book Recs!
Julie- She recommended, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 
https://bookshop.org/p/books/onyx-storm-standard-edition-rebecca-yarros/f1fa0549a36d46e3?ean=9781649377159&next=t  
But you should start with Fourth Wing, since it’s the first book in the trilogy https://bookshop.org/p/books/fourth-wing-rebecca-yarros/7c9996d919c6b19a?ean=9781649377371&next=t 
Brad- The Secret Lives of Introverts by Jenn Granneman https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-secret-lives-of-introverts-inside-our-hidden-world-jenn-granneman/f804d436793534ce?ean=9781510721029&next=t

Reading

In this episode we espouse the virtues of reading as members of the DHH community. 
Author (and book) Recs!Julie-  John Irving
Rec: A Prayer for Owen Meanyhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/a-prayer-for-owen-meany-a-novel-john-irving/405caffa810a7530?ean=9780062204097&next=t   Brad- Stephen King
Rec:  Eyes of the Dragonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-eyes-of-the-dragon-stephen-king/4201abd53a16167f?ean=9781501192203&next=t

Lipreading

In this episode we talk about The Artist Formerly Known as Lipreading
Book Recs!Julie- All American Boys by Jason Reynoldshttps://bookshop.org/p/books/all-american-boys-brendan-kiely/68e4f8106ce41f58?ean=9781481463348&next=t 
Brad- Words from Hell by Jess Zafarrishttps://bookshop.org/p/books/words-from-hell-unearthing-the-darkest-secrets-of-english-etymology-jess-zafarris/e3ec4f40dfa7a887?ean=9781399808217&next=t

The Opera

In this episode, we talk about the hidden costs that come with owning hearing aids. 
Here's info on the MA Hearing Aid Bill: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3946 
Book Recs! Julie- The Story of William Hoy by Nancy Churninhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-william-hoy-story-how-a-deaf-baseball-player-changed-the-game-nancy-churnin/4c158073ca5c7768?ean=9780807591949&next=t 
Brad-  Frankenstein by Mary Shelleyhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/frankenstein-mary-shelley/6a5ab762f4a4486e?ean=9780141439471&next=t

The Hidden Cost of Hearing Aids

In this episode, we talk about the hidden costs that come with owning hearing aids. 
Here's info on the MA Hearing Aid Bill: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3946 
Book Recs! Julie- The Story of William Hoy by Nancy Churninhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-william-hoy-story-how-a-deaf-baseball-player-changed-the-game-nancy-churnin/4c158073ca5c7768?ean=9780807591949&next=t 
Brad-  Frankenstein by Mary Shelleyhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/frankenstein-mary-shelley/6a5ab762f4a4486e?ean=9780141439471&next=t

Deaf Tees

In this episode we talk about some Deaf T-shirts Julie found on Amazon.
Book Recs!Julie-  True Biz by Sara Novichttps://bookshop.org/p/books/true-biz-reese-s-book-club-a-novel-sara-novic/435ad14db8f7187c?ean=9780593241523&next=t 
Brad- The Warmth of Other Suns By Isabel WIlkersonhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-warmth-of-other-suns-the-epic-story-of-america-s-great-migration-isabel-wilkerson/6dc87f955da3bcf1?ean=9780679763888&next=t

Debra Bare-Rogers

In this episode we chat with Debra Bare-Rogers, ALDA Region 1 Director.
Here’s a list of the 10 Essentials that Debra mentioned: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html 
Here’s where to learn more about The Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA): https://alda.org/ 
If you’d like to reach out to Debra herself, you can email her at: ALDASouthernMaine@gmail.com 
Book Recs!Debra- Ice Bound by Dr. Jerri Nielsen https://www.amazon.com/Ice-Bound-Doctors-Incredible-Survival/dp/0786866845 
Julie- Ranvir Cannot Hear by Genevieve Yusifhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/ranvir-cannot-hear-genevieve-yusuf/4f04b6a46f7655db?ean=9780956941169&next=t&next=t 
Brad-  Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Cardhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/ender-s-game-special-20th-anniversary-edition-orson-scott-card/d7a3631d697452d3?ean=9781250773012&next=t

Dr. Nicole Laffan

In episode 63, we talk with Dr. Nicole Laffan, the Director of Audiology at Brad’s Alma Mater Northeastern University. 
Here’s how to learn more about The Speech-Language and Hearing Center: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/speech-language-and-hearing-center/ 
Here’s the Boston Guild info specifically: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/speech-language-and-hearing-center/the-boston-guild-for-the-hard-of-hearing/ 
Here’s how to learn more, and apply, for the Better Hearing Program: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/speech-language-and-hearing-center/better-hearing-program/ 
Here's how to learn more about central auditory processing evaluations and treatment for pediatric and adult patients:https://bouve.northeastern.edu/speech-language-and-hearing-center/clinical-audiology-services/ 
And for the last time (this year) here’s our W4H page:  https://www.walk4hearing.org/teams/5875 
Book Recs!Nicole- Modern Guide to Hearing Loss by MCDHHhttps://www.mass.gov/modern-guide-to-hearing-loss 
Julie- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/wuthering-heights-emily-bronte/16909459?ean=9780141439556&next=t 
Brad- The Wreck of the Whaleship Essex by Owen Chasehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wreck-of-the-whaleship-essex-owen-chase/6677885?ean=9780156006897&next=t