Category Archives: Deaf community

Live Surgery: Cochlear Implant to Benefit the Deaf

Posted on October 4, 2007 by

YouTube has a live cochlear implant operation on video. The surgery was performed in July at Tampa General Hospital by Loren Bartels, M.D., F.A.C.S., Director of the Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center, and Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at the … Continue reading →

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Bringing flavors to a soundless world

Posted on September 15, 2007 by

ILOILO CITY,Ph 15 September, 2005 – If he cannot fully communicate with signs, gestures and smiles, he might as well convey the words and meanings through flavors and aromas.Philippines With that, Angel Layagan, 26 and deaf, decided to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Budget 2008 brought happy news for the disabled community

Posted on September 14, 2007 by

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 September 2007-Budget 2008 brought happy news for the disabled community but more can be done to improve their lot.  THE Budget 2008 is a happy budget for all Malaysians. It is aimed at improving the quality of … Continue reading →

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