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Deaf Toddler Receives Bionic Ear, Weeks Later Speaks Her First Word | Singularity Hub

Deaf Toddler Receives Bionic Ear, Weeks Later Speaks Her First Word | Singularity Hub | Science News | Scoop.it

A two-year old British girl born severely deaf due to a developmental disorder has spoken her first word after receiving a bionic ear.

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[VIDEO] Mobile Lorm Glove - A communication device for deaf-blind people.

The Mobile Lorm Glove is a communication and translation device for the deaf- blind. It translates the hand-touch alphabet Lorm, a common form of communication used by people with both hearing and vision impairment, into digital text and vice-versa.

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Deafness shaped Beethoven's music

Deafness shaped Beethoven's music | Science News | Scoop.it
Progressive deafness profoundly influenced Beethoven's compositions, prompting him to choose lower-frequency notes as his condition worsened, scientists said on Tuesday.
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How Deaf People Think

How Deaf People Think | Science News | Scoop.it

Today I found out how deaf people think in terms of their “inner voice”. It turns out, this varies somewhat from deaf person to deaf person, depending on their level of deafness and vocal training.

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Deaf sign language users pick up faster on body language

Deaf sign language users pick up faster on body language | Science News | Scoop.it
Deaf people who use sign language are quicker at recognizing and interpreting body language than hearing non-signers, according to new research from investigators at UC Davis and UC Irvine.
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