The Other Side Of Deaf

Crystal Hand
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The Other Side Of Deaf

The Deaf/hard of hearing community and the many people and professionals who orbit them all have something to say but no one is listening. Host Crystal Hand dives into the hot topics in the deaf community from all sides in hopes to bring unity and understanding to this community and those that work with them so we can make the world a more deaf friendly place. This podcast is for anyone that knows someone deaf/hard of hearing, works in a related field or is deaf themselves. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Otherside-of-Deaf-245188450723581 Questions or future episode ideas: Contact: othersideofdeaf@gmail.com.

Episodes

  1. JUN 6

    S2 E4: Financial Planning When Your Child's Future is Uncertain

    Host Crystal Hand interviews financial expert James Lange on how to prepare for the future and make sure your child with a disability is finically secure in the future and have everything they need even if they outlive you. Going over topics like Social Security Disability Benefits, Health Savings Accounts, ABLE accounts and how to set up your estate planning to benefit your child the most after you die, Jim gives us practical advice on how to navigate this complex issue. James La...

    1h 3m

  2. 09/15/2023

    S2 E3: The 6 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Advocating for Deaf Accommodations

    Host Crystal Hand talks all things advocacy. Drawing from life experiences, countless hours of training in the field and 9 years of coaching others, Crystal covers how to navigate your way through school and medical systems to make sure you are never left out of the conversation. Everything from learning your rights to controlling your temper - She discusses the dos and don'ts on how to advocate for yourself or your child for deaf related services.This podcast is produced ...

    40 min

  3. 05/26/2023

    S2 E2: A Deaf Journey - A Generational Deaf Woman And The Road To A Cochlear Implant

    Host Crystal Hand interviews her deaf friend Holly Ambrass where they discuss her life as a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult), a deaf woman and a mother of a hard of hearing child. In this episode Holly talks about what it was like growing up in a generational deaf family and her journey of her progressive hearing loss that ultimately led to her getting a cochlear implant as an adult. Crystal and Holly examine an array of topics including the process of getting a cochlear impla...

    1h 20m

  4. 02/28/2023

    S2 E1: Deafness Around The World - What Life is Like for Deaf Children in Developing Countries

    Host Crystal Hand sits down with Ginger Stanfill, the child sponsorship coordinator for Deaf Child Hope International. With 80% of all Deaf/hard of hearing children living in developing countries, this topic is vital to the conversation of Deaf people in the world. Giving us a wider world view of life for Deaf individuals, Ginger discusses what life is like for these children, what they are doing to help, and the greatest needs of these children all across the globe. Ginger...

    51 min

  5. 09/23/2022

    Episode 6: Feel the Beat - Making Music and Dance Deaf Accessible

    Host Crystal Hand interviews Jari Majewski and Julia Faliano - co founders of the non-profit organization "Feel the Beat" - an organization dedicated to making music and dance fully accessible. Taking inspiration from experience with teaching deaf children, as well as their own passion for music and theater, these women are forging a new path for Deaf students. After years of trial and error and partnering with amazing organizations, they have come up with a floor technolog...

    44 min

  6. 05/12/2022

    Episode 5: Between Two Worlds - Life as a hard of hearing teenager in a hearing world.

    Host Crystal Hand interviews a hard of hearing teenager living and going to school in a hearing community. Not fully hearing, but not fully deaf - guest Luke Hand talks about his experiences trying to navigate this strange landscape. Covering topics like how he manages school and athletics, facing discrimination, learning to advocate for himself, and his complicated relationship with the Deaf Community. Luke also discusses his desire and hope for others like him to fi...

    52 min

  7. 01/28/2022

    Episode 4: View From the Front - The Life of An ASL Interpreter

    Host Crystal Hand sits down with American Sign Language Interpreter Kate Chen to discuss her experiences from her front row seat to the deaf community. Touching on subjects like how to become an interpreter, differences in older and younger generations of Deaf Individuals with language, the very private moments she witnesses and how technology and covid has changed it all. This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other compa...

    44 min

  8. 11/05/2021

    Episode 3 : Part 2 - Teaching the Deaf - And All Things Education

    Part 2 of Interview: Host Crystal Hand sits down and talks with teacher of the Deaf Kristen Stewart and discusses all things deaf education. In the second half of the interview, they cover topics like having realistic expectations for deaf children, which is better deaf schools or hearing schools according to a teacher of the deaf, how has Covid affected our kids and so much more. This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated...

    30 min

  9. 11/04/2021

    Episode 3: Part 1: Teaching the Deaf - And All Things Education

    Host Crystal Hand sits down and talks with a teacher of the Deaf and discusses all things deaf education. Covering topics like how Deaf education has changed over the years, how communication modes, ADA laws and technology have impacted deaf education, game changing strategies for helping students succeed and so much more! This is the first of two episodes covering this topic. This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associate...

    26 min

  10. 09/25/2021

    Introduction - Who am I and what is the purpose of this

    Host Crystal Hand talks about who she is, why she cares so much about the deaf community and what she hopes you get out of this podcast. Send us a text

    4 min

  11. 09/25/2021

    Episode 2: Confessions Of A Hearing Mom

    Host Crystal Hand talks about her experiences being a hearing mom to deaf children, and all the emotions that go with it. From the day of identification, to the teen years and everything in between, she talks about all the ups and downs of raising deaf children. Crystal gives practical advise and insight to parents, professionals that work with deaf children, and Deaf individuals with hearing parents. This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not as...

    25 min

  12. 09/25/2021

    S1 E1: Deaf Perspective

    Host Crystal Hand and her Deaf friend Stephanie Kiessling discuss Deaf issues that are important today. This episode covers hot topics like spoken language vs sign language, the role of hearing technology, deaf school vs. hearing school and what it is like growing up in a hearing family. Stephanie gives us insight on the deaf perspective in a world that too often forces Deaf people to accommodate hearing peers and gives practical advice for families with deaf children on how to na...

    57 min
  • 12 Episodes

4.9
out of 5
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About

The Deaf/hard of hearing community and the many people and professionals who orbit them all have something to say but no one is listening. Host Crystal Hand dives into the hot topics in the deaf community from all sides in hopes to bring unity and understanding to this community and those that work with them so we can make the world a more deaf friendly place. This podcast is for anyone that knows someone deaf/hard of hearing, works in a related field or is deaf themselves. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Otherside-of-Deaf-245188450723581 Questions or future episode ideas: Contact: othersideofdeaf@gmail.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Crystal Hand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Other Side Of Deaf
  • Show Website
    The Other Side Of Deaf

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