Episode #42: Advice for Someone Going Deaf

How does NF2 change your life? Show Notes: Peter Burton joins the podcast today to discuss how neurofibromatosis type 2 has changed his life. Peter openly shares his advice for someone going deaf as he talks about what happens when you go deaf. This honest conversation covers questions such as should you disclose you are deaf on a job applications, deaf accommodations at work, and what tools help the deaf communicate with the hearing. Peter encourages listeners to try to communicate with those who are deaf by learning some simple signs to start the conversation and then shares his favorite app he uses, Live Transcribe. In fact, it was through this app that he and Tonya were first able to communicate when they met. Contact Peter: Send email to [email protected] with "PETER" in the subject line, and we'll forward it to him for you. Connect with Us: https://linktr.ee/waterprairie Support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie Resources for the Deaf: American Society for Deaf Children: https://deafchildren.org/ Information for Deaf College Students: https://bit.ly/DeafCollegeGuide Items mentioned in this episode: *As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking these links. If you purchase anything on Amazon within 24 hours of clicking the link, Water Prairie might receive a small commission without it affecting the price you pay. This is an easy way to support the podcast! Live Transcribe - app for smart phones (free for Andriod users) https://amzn.to/3Grm9TP – Flashing Doorbell for the Deaf https://amzn.to/3V5IV8L – Sonic Bomb Dual Extra Loud Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial - https://amzn.to/3VUmlA4 Amazon Prime Student 6-Month Free Trial - https://amzn.to/3gygS1G Audible Plus Free Trial - https://amzn.to/3sildZs https://amzn.to/3tIvgHZ - American Sign Language for Beginners book Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/