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As you may know, Beethoven lost his hearing; one of his coping methods was to create conversation books, in which he and those with whom he interacted wrote out their sentences. You could also use a slate to write out answers: I did that when my father couldn't speak while intubated.
Did a quick search for you and got a lot of hits to check out:
https://thekidzclub.com/resources-kentucky-residents/ Check out the "Deafness and Hearing Impairments" section.
http://www.ksd.k12.ky.us/
https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc
I checked these out only very quickly to see that they had some type of hearing loss advice or help; you'd have to spend some more time to determine if they can offer help to you.
This university program might offer some help, even though it's primarily focused on teaching for those who want degrees. There may be some noncredit courses that are cheaper though.
Check with your local library. Even your County disability dept may be able to help.
If you find classes, do not get discouraged. Lip reading is not learned overnight. My husband has been doing it for years and still has problems. Accents are hard because words are pronounced different. You may want to look into a basic signing class too. Sometimes you find them at County colleges. Internet is a great source.
Dear Trinka89, Do you have an Audiologist? If so, I would call their office and ask if they can direct you to the type of help you are looking for as a first step. Please realize that with the COVID-19 pandemic, it may not be as easy to find someone to provide a lip-reading class. Our maybe try contacting your local "Area of Aging Agency" - it may be called something slightly different in your state. Maybe a social worker there could lead you in the right direction. Good luck!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
As you may know, Beethoven lost his hearing; one of his coping methods was to create conversation books, in which he and those with whom he interacted wrote out their sentences. You could also use a slate to write out answers: I did that when my father couldn't speak while intubated.
Did a quick search for you and got a lot of hits to check out:
https://www.kcdhh.ky.gov/publications/dos/
https://aslie.eku.edu/ekus-american-sign-language-association
https://thekidzclub.com/resources-kentucky-residents/
Check out the "Deafness and Hearing Impairments" section.
http://www.ksd.k12.ky.us/
https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc
I checked these out only very quickly to see that they had some type of hearing loss advice or help; you'd have to spend some more time to determine if they can offer help to you.
This university program might offer some help, even though it's primarily focused on teaching for those who want degrees. There may be some noncredit courses that are cheaper though.
https://aslie.eku.edu/
https://aslie.eku.edu/resource-suggestions, and
http://www.aslpro.com/, stated to be an online sign language dictionary.
This looks like it might help; it's the online dictionary, with words:
http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi
I hope you find something that helps you.
If you find classes, do not get discouraged. Lip reading is not learned overnight. My husband has been doing it for years and still has problems. Accents are hard because words are pronounced different. You may want to look into a basic signing class too. Sometimes you find them at County colleges. Internet is a great source.
Do you have an Audiologist? If so, I would call their office and ask if they can direct you to the type of help you are looking for as a first step. Please realize that with the COVID-19 pandemic, it may not be as easy to find someone to provide a lip-reading class.
Our maybe try contacting your local "Area of Aging Agency" - it may be called something slightly different in your state. Maybe a social worker there could lead you in the right direction. Good luck!