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 | | About the Authors
Monday, June 06 @ 04:22:24 PDT by silentears (3781 reads) | 
Blair is a deaf person born into a hearing family. He was born just before the 1964-1965 rubella (also known as German Measles) epidemic. The intrauterine exposure to this virus caused his deafness, which in turn lead him on his own journey through two worlds—one of the deaf and the other of the hearing. During his life, Blair has experienced firsthand the challenges of trying to communicate, understand, and succeed in a hearing world.
Michelle, at the age of 12 became acquainted with deaf persons. Through the years she has not only learned the language of the Deaf, but has also been able to accept the culture of the Deaf as her own.
Having been a sign language interpreter for more than twenty years, Michelle has become aware of the hardships that the Deaf face in medical, legal, and financial settings.
Through their personal experiences, as well as the experiences of the many deaf individuals who have touched their lives, Silent Ears, Silent Heart was conceived, drew nourishment, and incubated, until it finally broke free, demanding to be presented.
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FROM OUR READERS
Tuesday, May 10 @ 01:33:04 PDT by silentears (3719 reads) | The following are comments sent to us by our readers:
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About the Book
Tuesday, May 10 @ 01:08:44 PDT by silentears (3052 reads) | Silent Ears, Silent Heart--A deaf man's journey through two worlds
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Education Discount
Tuesday, May 10 @ 01:06:43 PDT by silentears (2941 reads) | Special Discounted Rates for Schools, Universities, and Libraries
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Facts About Deafness
Tuesday, May 10 @ 01:04:51 PDT by silentears (15227 reads) |  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's National Health Interview Survey for 2004 found that "overall, 16% of the adult population in the United States experienced some hearing difficulty without a hearing aid (defined as "a little trouble," "alot of trouble," or "deaf"). Men were more likely to experience hearing trouble (19.3%) than were women (13.6%)."
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) approximates that 17 percent (36 million) Americans report some degree of hearing loss.
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Book Foreword
Tuesday, May 10 @ 00:57:57 PDT by silentears (3332 reads) | Written by Michael A. Weingart
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A New Tool for Teachers!
Tuesday, May 10 @ 00:52:54 PDT by silentears (2842 reads) | Deaf Understanding is pleased to learn that Silent Ears, Silent Heart by deaf author Blair LaCrosse and interpreter Michelle LaCrosse is currently being used in schools.
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