Volume 37 Issue 4

HOH-LD-News
Vol. 37, Issue 4
October 25, 2008

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Table of Contents
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- Article 1: Does Hearing Loss Affect or Change Your Personality?

- Article 2: HLAA Exhibits- Part Four

- Article 3: Important Information for Air Travelers

- Article 4: Short Takes

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- Article 1: Does Hearing Loss Affect or Change Your Personality?
By Dr. Terry D. Portis
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Editor: That's a great question. Another one is how your personality affects the way you deal with your hearing loss. Here to provide some insight is Dr. Terry D. Portis. I thought this was a fascinating article, but had a really hard time placing myself in one of the four personality types. I suspect that I, like many of us, have some characteristics of various personality types.

This article was written for Denise Portis' outstanding blog. When you have some time, brew a fresh pot and point your browser to http://hearingelmo.wordpress.com/ for some really insightful articles on hearing loss and more!

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There are many ways to describe personality and to use the study of personality to help us understand people's tendencies when faced with opportunities and challenges. Each person is a unique individual, and we must be cautious not to put people into neat little boxes. However, understanding how people tend to operate in comfort zones will help us understand ourselves and the people around us. In fact, personality assessment and skills assessment are the two primary ways businesses and organizations are organizing work teams and project leaders. So, personality theory is again on the cutting edge of management and human resources.

One of the most basic and easy to understand models of personality identifies 4 major personality types. Almost everyone has a "primary" personality type, but most people are a "blend." If a person has questions about their own personality type, a short survey of family and friends usually provides the needed information.

The Choleric personality

The Choleric personality is an extrovert, "the doer", and optimistic. They feel like they must correct wrongs and injustices, and also have a compulsive need for change. Their strengths include: goal oriented, sees the whole picture, organizes well (in a big picture sense, not details), thrives on opposition, excels in emergencies, and focuses on productivity. Their potential problem areas: can be compulsive workers who can't relax, has an inner need to be in control, may run over people to get the job done, frequently pressures other people who are not moving at a "full-steam ahead" pace, and sometimes look down on others who are not choleric or who have different leadership styles.

When hearing loss occurs, the Choleric will "attack" the problem and will go to get help right away. However, once fitted with a hearing aid or cochlear implant, they may never interact with other hard of hearing people again. To them, the challenge has been addressed, and the various tasks of this "project" have been completed. Those who DO get involved with hearing loss issues, usually become major advocates and leaders. Hearing loss does not usually affect the choleric unless it negatively affects their job. This will damage their ego and self-esteem, and they may retreat and give up. For most Cholerics, their "job" and vocation is WHO they are. If hearing loss affects their ability to do their job, they can be extremely traumatized.

The Phlegmatic personality

The Phlegmatic personality is an introvert, "the watcher", and pessimistic. They want peace at any price. They love stability, and people have trouble finding something bad to say about them. Why? They hate conflict and rarely "cross swords" with anyone else! Their strengths are: competent and steady, peaceable and agreeable, mediates problems, avoids conflicts, good under pressure, and finds the easy way. Their potential problem areas: can be resistant to change, may have a problem with procrastination, do not like to communicate their feelings, often have difficulty making decisions, and may appear lazy or unmotivated.

When a Phlegmatic has a hearing loss, they may "bluff" for some time. "I don't have a hearing loss", they may say. When the hearing loss gets to where they cannot "bluff" any longer, then well-meaning family members or friends can finally talk them into going to get help. They may attend meetings and advocacy groups, but usually because family members with a different personality type want them too! To avoid conflict, they get involved in these groups to keep the peace. They will eventually be involved in many "behind the scenes" activities. They will more quickly recognize another phlegmatic with hearing difficulties. A phlegmatic without support during their hearing loss crisis, may be the most prone to isolate themselves. They may quit their jobs, church, social groups and LIFE.

The Sanguine personality

The Sanguine personality is an extrovert, "the talker", and optimistic. Their relationships are more important than any of the other personalities. Even at work, their co-workers are more important than the work itself. They are usually curious and expressive. Their strengths include: ready to volunteer, love to think up new activities, look great on the surface, creative and colorful, energetic and enthusiastic, can inspire others to join in, and they can be very charming. The potential problem areas: can talk too much, are sometimes good at starting things, but weak in finishing them, avoid negative situations even if they should work through it, can barge ahead without counting the costs, and are quick to give simplistic answers to every question.

When hearing loss occurs in a Sanguine personality, they will usually get help right away because they cannot communicate well with people. Communication and relationship are everything to them! They many times will be involved with hearing loss issues and groups because they love to interact. They can be negatively affected by hearing loss if it seems to hurt their relationships... divorce or loss of a partner who cannot accept the hearing loss, or children and/or parents who give negative feedback about their new communication "issues". This can devastate a Sanguine and send them into depression, which rarely happens to this personality type.

The Melancholic personality

The Melancholic personality is an introvert, "the thinker", and pessimistic. They are content to stay in the background, love orderliness and organization, and are analytical. Their strengths are: detail conscious, schedule oriented, persistent and thorough, economical, likes charts, graphs and lists. Their potential problem areas are: can spend too much time planning, expect perfection from themselves and others, often have low self-esteem, can be gloomy, and may be prone to look for trouble.

When a Melancholic experiences hearing loss they are the most likely to be depressed and extremely emotional about it. If friends and family members can "rally" them out of their "blues", they will usually seek help and then become very compassionate advocates for hearing loss issues. They also enjoy behind the scenes work and are great "listeners" to someone new to hearing loss.

Hearing loss does affect all personalities differently. Although equally traumatic, different personalities may adjust more quickly and readily to coping mechanisms and technology. Personalities do not change, but strengths that may not have been utilized before hearing loss may manifest themselves. Also, weaknesses that may not have been as apparent and more in control before hearing loss, may become real problem areas for the person after hearing loss. It was also noted that adjustments can be made, but then additional hearing loss might occur. Some personality types might simply adjust AGAIN, while others may have a much tougher time "rallying".

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- Article 2: HLAA Exhibits- Part Four
By Cheryl Heppner
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Editor: One of the best things about the HLAA convention is the opportunity to see all the latest and greatest technology. For those who can't make it to the convention, Cheryl Heppner does an OUTSTANDING job of reporting on the exhibits.
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- Serene Innovations, Inc.
- Verizon
- Gallaudet Leadership Institute

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Serene Innovations, Inc.

I wondered what happened to George F. Cheung since his Ameriphone days. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I discovered he is President of Serene Innovations, one of the newest stars in the hearing assistive technology field. During the first two days of the conference, their exhibit was always jammed, but on early Saturday afternoon it was my own little playground with Mr. Cheung and Peter Lee.

The listening products had futuristic design touches. "Private TV", Model TV100, is a black wireless device for TV watching. It's hard to describe, but let me try: it looks like slim plastic headband whose tips decided to grow and be shapely. On second thought, you're going to need a picture. It rests on your shoulders, not on your head like headphones or from your ears like some other listening systems. You can adjust it for tone control. A docking station recharge its, and it gets about 20 hours per charge. It's available as a set with either one device or two. Look for it to hit the shelves in August.

The Universal Personal Listener, UL100, looks very similar. This baby helps with one-to-one or group conversations, phone calls (regular and cell), iPod or MP3 players. If I understand correctly, it has a built in loop system. This and the VibraQuartz vibrating alarm watch, VQ-100, are expected out in August too. I liked the vibration of the watch, though it was too man-size for my wrist. The alarm sends pulses three times, five minutes apart, if you don't shut it off sooner. It would be a great mainstream product to remember to take medication or check that odd pot bubbling on the stove. Operation is simple with one knob to set the time and one to set the alarm.

Serene Innovation has four telephones, using proprietary technology which they call High Definition Sound Technology. The intent is to eliminate distortion, echo and squealing commonly found in other amplified phones. Digital Tone Enhancement gives the ability to select amplification and enhance the speech frequencies you don't hear well. The HD-60 has 55 dB of amplification and has a unique feature. If accidentally left of the hook, it will flash to remind you to return it to its home. The HD-60J is the same, but with the addition of large numbers and a jumbo Braille keypad. The HD-40P amplifies up to 26 decibels and has no power adapter. It can be powered directly off your phone line. It has a speaker phone and easy-setup photo memory buttons. The HD-30P is the same but does not have a speaker phone.

Also available is the PA-30 portable phone amplifier that can be strapped onto any phone handset anywhere, amplifies up to 30 dB, and the Super Loud Ringer SR-105 that adjusts up to 105 dB of loudness, has selectable ring tone, bright visual ring flasher and an optional bed shaker. Surprise feature: it works for a cell phone too, if placed next to it. And if you're not getting the amplification you want from your current phone, the Universal Phone Amplifier (UA-40 or UA-45) makes any phone 40+ dB louder. It's got two jacks to allow use of headphones.

The website -- www.sereneinnovations.com -- is showing products for keeping food fresh and cleaning it to remove pesticides and chemicals. No hearing assistive technology is up there, though you can find their products being sold by some mail order companies. For more information, contact George at g.cheung@sereneinnovations.com.

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Verizon

Verizon was advertising its Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities. For Verizon customers, this is the place to call for your FiOS, TV, Internet or telephone needs.
Voice/TTY: 1-800-974-6006
Videophone: 800.974.6006 or 888.974.6006
Large print and Braille bills can be provided. Some discounts may be available to eligible individuals. This is also the number to call and ask about accessible telephone equipment.

Verizon was also distributing a magazine with a guide to plans, pricing, the latest phones and more.

Information for customers with disabilities: www.verizon.com/disabilities

Wireless phones: www.verizonwireless.com

Hearing aid compatible products: http://aboutus.vzw.com/accessibility/products.html

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Gallaudet Leadership Institute

The Gallaudet Leadership Institute, housed in Gallaudet University's College of Professional Studies and Outreach, has two new programs that may still have space available.

July 28-August 1, 2008
Eye Movement Integration: Theory and Practice

Eye Movement Integration is a therapeutic technique that is effective for treating phobias, post-traumatic stress, anxiety and negative or self-limiting thoughts. This course will provide instruction in the theory of eye movement theories, as well as demonstration and practice in the uses of EMI in clinical settings. The course, held at Gallaudet University, includes face-to-face lecture, demonstration, and practice.

Successful completion will lead to certification as a practitioner of Eye Movement Integration.
Prerequisites: Completion of a graduate degree in a mental health profession (counseling, social work, psychology or psychiatry)
Instructor: Dr. Michael Deninger
Three PST credits.
For more information; wendy.wiatrowski@gallaudet.edu

August 4-8, 2008
Project Management for Beginners

Are you interested in helping your organization pursue opportunities in today's dynamic business environment? If your answer is YES, this course is for you.

Project management principles are stepping out of their traditional strongholds within the construction and information technology fields into everyday business management situations. Project managers have responsibility over a wide range of employees from various departments within an organization.

Attendees of this course will be armed with substantive practical project management knowledge and skills that encompasses all project management stages. Philosophies, principles and practices adopted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) make up a large part of this course.

Some management experience encouraged but not required; business majors also invited.
Instructor: Roger Kraft
Three PST credits
For more information: wendy.wiatrowski@gallaudet.edu.

www.gli.gallaudet.edu

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(c)2008 by Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030; www.nvrc.org. 703-352-9055 V, 703-352-9056 TTY, 703-352-9058 Fax. You do not need permission to share this information, but please be sure to credit NVRC.

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- Article 3: Important Information for Air Travelers
By Rich Diedrichsen, HLAA-St. Cloud, MN
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Editor: Here's some great information for anyone with hearing loss who flies. Among the gems in this article are the fact that airlines tend to focus on wheelchair access, because that is BY FAR the number one complaint made to airlines and the DOT. Methinks it's time to change that!

Thanks to Rich for permission to share his information, which was in a post to the HLAA Leaders List

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I wanted to send some general information on air travel that I have learned since joining the Northwest/KLM advisory panel.

First someone mentioned the Continental Airlines consumer panel and this was modeled after the NWA panel and in-fact they visited our meeting last fall in Detroit. I am happy that more airlines are starting committees but also will say that so many of these committees tend to focus on wheelchair access because that is BY FAR the number one complaint that comes in to airlines and the DOT. Over the past almost five years on the panel I have seen very few complaints related to access for people with hearing loss. This is why most of our issues are on the "back burner."

One of you commented on the response you received from the DOT that in effect said if they get more complaints they will look into it more. Well, lets complain. Complain to the airline, but know that you can also complain to the DOT (on-line if you want). Do it! The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Look what happened in San Francisco when the Deaf Community made a case out of access.

If you have a complaint, every airline has Complaint Resolutions Officers (CROs) on call 24/7. Tell them your complaint (if your plane is pulling out, then tell them you want so see a CRO at your next stop). Typically, they will listen to your concern and can offer you free travel miles, meal tickets or other rewards to satisfy your inconvenience. Nice, but do not let that be the end of it. Do fill out a complaint to the airline (mention what the CRO did for you if you like) and also send a complaint to the DOT (some complaints are forwarded but many are not). When the DOT and/or the airline sees the scope of the problem, compared to other concerns like wheelchair access, then action will be taken. In the case of NWA, their consumer panel was created because the DOT/FAA got so many complaints they told NWA to fix the problem, and tell us how you do this, and also, we will be checking on you for the next couple of years to make sure progress is made and complaints go down.

I know sometimes people hate to complain. Sometimes when something happens and you do not get access your blood boils but later when you calm down, you forget about things. Sometimes when you complain and you get the "thanks, that too bad...." letter from the airline or DOT you say why bother then next time it happens. DON"T!

A friend of mine has a saying, "Plant a tree whose shade you may never sit in." Even if what you do with your complaint does not change things for you, it can help to change things for others. And, with the population growing older and more of us have hearing loss, we can make a difference if we do not give up.

Okay, I'll get off my soapbox since if most of you were not self-advocates you would not be in HLAA in the first place, but please, please, please do not stop advocating. It may take time, but the ADA took nearly 20 years to pass. Lets try to make sure that after 20 years of it passage it will be effectively doing what it was intended to do.

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- Article 4: Short Takes
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Editor: Here are our picks of some additional stories that you may find interesting. For more, please point your browser to: http://www.hearinglossweb.com/news/curr.htm

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Pharmacological Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - New Research Findings

Overall, we have three primary research focuses at this time at Hough Ear Institute. One is the research already mentioned to prevent and treat acute acoustic trauma noise-induced hearing loss. Another area involves auditory and vestibular hair cell regeneration and that approach involves the use of nanotechnology for targeted delivery of therapeutics to the inner ear. The third area, which I'm not as involved in, but is ongoing in our institute, is the middle ear mechanics research and trying to develop a totally implantable hearing aid. So those are the three things we're currently working on. The Office of Naval Research, the Navy, and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where I previously worked when I was in the Army, are continuing on some clinical research that was initiated prior to my retirement, looking at a pharmacological prevention and treatment of noise induced hearing loss in the military.

http://tinyurl.com/4p5fxk

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The Cochlear Implant Journey: Candidacy, Expectations, and Aural Rehabilitation

Many dispensing professionals are surprised to see that clients with thresholds in the severe range can make excellent candidates for cochlear implants. This article provides an overview of implant candidacy, the current prevailing ideas on what makes for the most successful CI users, and how aural rehabilitation plays an important role in the implant process.

http://tinyurl.com/4ftr9h

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Prosthetic Ears Improve Hearing and Speech Recognition

Prosthetic ears appear to improve hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments, according to a report in the September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Some patients require prosthetic ears because their pinna (outer ear) was removed during surgery for cancer or damaged by trauma, according to background information in the article. "Their external auditory canal is usually intact, and the remainder of their auditory system should function normally," the authors write. "In these patients, the physician must strive not only to correct the aesthetic defect caused by the missing pinna but also to correct the hearing loss caused by its absence." William E. Walsh, MD, CMI, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, and colleagues analyzed eight different silicone rubber prostheses in a two-part study. In the first part, the researchers used a life-sized plastic foam head with a 12-millimeter hole drilled through at the location of the external auditory canal. A microphone was placed at the entrance of the ear canal to measure sound pressure levels both with and without the prosthesis while the head was rotated 360° in 30° increments.

http://www.hearingreview.com/insider%5C2008-09-25_01.asp

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One Online Store and three Employment Opportunities appear in this issue. (Ads appear after this brief table of contents.)

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Employment Opportunity 2
Various Employment Opportunities
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA

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Employment Opportunity 1
Various Positions
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GLAD is an Affirmative Action Employer with equal opportunity for men, women and people with disabilities. For more information on the following positions, please go to: www.gladinc.org. The status of all positions is: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Full Fringe Benefits unless otherwise noted. All positions are open until filled.

* Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Crenshaw, Norwalk, and Pacoima, CA
* Community Interpreter - Los Angeles, Riverside, CA
* Community Advocate - Los Angeles, CA
* Community Health Educator - Los Angeles, CA
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* LIFESIGNS Dispatcher - Los Angeles, CA

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to:

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Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Employment Opportunity 2
Various Employment Opportunities
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
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Currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Middle School Science Teacher (10 mth. position)*
Literacy Content Specialist - Pre K-12 (10 mth. position)*
Reading Content Specialist - Pre K-12 (10 mth. position)*
Graduation Coach (10 mth. position)*
Paraprofessional - Classroom (10 mth. positions)*
Paraprofessional - Residential Services (Two 10 mth. positions)*
Residential Advisor (Two 10 mth. positions)*
Speech Language Pathologist (10 mth. position)*
Substitute Teachers (hourly paid, based on credentials)
Occupational Therapist (hourly paid)
Physical Therapist (hourly paid)

*10 month employees work 200 days (10 months) but receive payroll checks during each of the 12 months of the year.

For more information about these positions, visit the Georgia Department of Education web site at http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx

Download Job Applications at:
http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc

Completed applications may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to:

Denise Clark
Georgia School for the Deaf
232 Perry Farm Rd. SW
Cave Spring, Georgia 30124
denise.clark@doe.k12.ga.us
Fax: (706) 777-2240

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Employment Opportunity 3
MassRelay Community Relations Manager
Hamilton Relay
Anywhere in Massachusetts
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Hamilton Relay currently has a full time position open for a MassRelay Community
Relations Manager. This position can be located ANYWHERE within Massachusetts.

Position is responsible for community relations including educating and marketing to consumers and businesses about the services available through MassRelay. Individual is required to travel as needed.

Preferred education, experience and skills:
• Experience in public relations activities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Community.
• Knowledge of Telecommunications Relay Service.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience.
• Hold a valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.

Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Hamilton offers competitive wages with Full Time company paid benefits package.

Visit www.hamilton.net/careers for more information and/or to apply, or contact Cindy Blase in the Human Resource Department at 800.821.1831.

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