cheryl haining

Some Myths About Deafness

At the outset of this article I must state that I am a hearing person. I have no qualifications in deaf culture. The aim of this article is to broaden cultural understanding of deafness and break down some of the myths about deafness. Myth One Deaf people cannot talk. Fact- Deaf people can talk. They use their hands, not their mouths to communicate. Sign language is a recognized language with its own structure, grammer and... (posted by cheryl haining 6 years 128 days ago.)

Deafness Is Not A Disability

At the outset of this article I must state that I am a hearing person. I have no qualifications in deaf culture. I feel compelled to write this article in response to a funeral I recently attended. I was embarrassed by the false assumptions held by many of the other hearing people who attended the funeral. The aim of this article is to broaden cultural understanding of deafness. Many people are born deaf. They grow up with... (posted by cheryl haining 6 years 206 days ago.)

Improve Your Self Image – Improve Your Body Shape

How you see yourself and feel about yourself is vital to your success and happiness. You can achieve your desired goals with the right tools. A regular mental workout will keep your self-image in shape. Self Image This is a generally neglected area in people’s life. It is closely connected to the success or failure of any undertaking. Self-image is your true opinion of yourself. A personal... (posted by cheryl haining 7 years 98 days ago.)