Dec 21, 2020 | General, Home, School, Work
‘Tis the Season: Connecting during COVID by Gloria M. Matthews It’s that time of the year when friends and families usually get together to celebrate the Christmas season. Unfortunately, due to COVID, gatherings are now a growing source for the increasing cases across...
Aug 31, 2020 | General, Inspirational, School, Work
My Eyes are My Ears A poem by Gloria M. Matthews Every day, I worry about “fitting in”. Every day, I wonder about whether I’ll be accepted for just being me or would someone try to change me to “fit in” more with their...
Apr 17, 2020 | General, Inspirational, Work
What is it like for people with disabilities who cannot communicate? “It’s a ‘guessing game’ to know who said what and what was said,” comments a woman with deafness that I interviewed. “Even with hearing aids, I miss portions of conversations,” said another. It’s got...
Jun 23, 2018 | General, School, Work
These are some of the biggest pet peeves we have in group discussions. Gasp! We despise: Saying “Never mind” or even better “It’s not important” Unable to transition from one conversation into another Speakers interrupting or talking over...
Jun 23, 2018 | General, Home, School, Work
Although I speak clearly, you don’t listen very well. That may be a bit confusing. Let me help you understand what I mean. I want to share one of my favorite quotes with you. “… hard of … listen … hearing … respond.” Isn’t that a great message? Not...
May 29, 2018 | General, Home, Recreational, School, Work
People like me, who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing , have great difficulty following and understanding discussions in group settings. I spend so much of my time trying to understand what is being said that I have little time to join in the conversation. I focus on the...
