Lines of Communication

Recently, a friend fell on a Sunday in a parking lot and broke her shoulder. Medics took her to the ER at the local hospital, where she spent two nights on a stretcher until they found a room for her. My friend, who lives in New Jersey, is single, elderly, and has one CI. Her second ear does not work at all. I found out about her accident when I shared a pastel drawing I had made in art class on Monday.

CHC will present the CHC Impact Award to Apple in recognition of the company's pioneering leadership in accessibility and inclusive design. Through groundbreaking features that expand communication access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Apple has set a global standard for technological inclusion, transforming how millions connect, communicate, and participate fully in everyday life.

My Valentine's gift for you this year is sharing some quotes that guide my daily life as an advocate for people with hearing loss.

The CI implant in my left ear is a very special addition to my life because I am deaf in that ear. 

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