Monday, August 6, 2007

Library works to connect with deaf


Carlson, of Wilton is 95 percent deaf in her right ear and 75 percent deaf in her left ear

Her siblings taught her to talk using a mirror. Her first word was cup, she said, and though no sound came out at first, she put her hand on her larynx and learned to make her voice stronger.

If a voice is at the right level and she can see the person speak, she doesn't need an interpreter. read more

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