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Joe Biden

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George W Bush - Dyslexia

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Winston Churchill- Speech impairment

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Speech Impediments
Bruce Willis
James Earl Jones
Deaf  or Hearing Impaired Actors
Jane Lynch

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Helen Keller

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Tom Cruise- dyslexia

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Julia Roberts- stuttering
Marlee Matlin- only deaf performer to win an Academy Award

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Amanda Gorman- Auditory Processing

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Bob Love-Stuttering  (Chicago Bulls Basketball Player 1960's-1970's.)

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Emily Blunt - stuttering

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Beethoven one of my favorite composers. At the age of 44 he was completely deaf.

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Stevie Wonder- blindness

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Madeline Stuart- model with Down syndrome

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Madeline Stuart- model with Down syndrome

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Tiger Woods - Stutter

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President Joe Biden

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Jimmy Stewart

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Julia Roberts- stutter

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Henry Winkler (the Fonz from Happy Days) - He has dyslexia, and has become an advocate for people with learning differences.

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Dyslexia
Whoopi Goldberg
Steven Spielberg Tim Tebow
Stuttering
Samuel L Jackson
Tiger Woods

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King George VI- Stuttering
Marlee Matlin, Lou Ferrigno- hearing impaired

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Michael Phelps- ADHD and anxiety. He was told he wouldn't amount to anything. He won 23 gold medals.

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Michael Phelps- ADHD and anxiety. He was told he wouldn't amount to anything. He won 23 gold medals.

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This resonates with me. Earlier this year, my siblings and I took turns taking our mom to the audiologist, concerned about possible hearing loss.  I would say that a sense of safety is something that can be lost when hearing is a challenge.  If you are used to relying on your ears to recognize the sounds in an empty house, the lack of sounds becomes distressing.  In addition to the safety concerns, I would miss music, the waves crashing at the beach, the rain falling, the laughter from my loved ones, etc. Too many things to think about!

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Losing my hearing would be tragic.  I would miss the sound of my loved ones speaking, music, rain, the ocean, birds singing, church bells ringing, leaves rustling, etc.  Hearing loss runs in my family. I saw my ENT and audiologist this year and was told I had the hearing of an 18 year old. Thank God!

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Losing my hearing would be tragic.  I would miss the sound of my loved ones speaking, music, rain, the ocean, birds singing, church bells ringing, leaves rustling, etc.  Hearing loss runs in my family. I saw my ENT and audiologist this year and was told I had the hearing of an 18 year old. Thank God!

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I would miss listening to the birds sing, listening to music.  The most that I would miss will be my daughter's and my Mom's voice.

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I would feel very frustrated losing my hearing being so heavily reliant on it for daily life.  Music is a big part of my life (especially on the long commute!) and I love attending live performances- not being able to would be very upsetting.

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Losing my hearing would be extremely frustrating.  I couldn't be as attentive to my children and I would miss music and all the other sounds some of us take for granted like nature and fun things like fireworks!  My husband has a hard time in restaurants or crowded places where it's difficult for him to differentiate whose speaking and what they are saying, it bothers him immensely.

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I would miss laughter.

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I think a hearing loss would impact my life because I love to speak to people and hear them speak. Reflecting on this question, I rely on sound for so much every day such as to listen to music, hear my loved ones, and ultimately hear the beautiful sounds the world has to offer. The pleasure I get from hearing is communication, and satisfaction.

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My hearing allows me to listen to my kid's little conversations, thunderstorms and music to calm my mind.  I could miss funny comments and jokes.  It could also put a strain on my personal relationships.

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My hearing allows me to listen to my kid's little conversations, thunderstorms and music to calm my mind.  I could miss funny comments and jokes.  It could also put a strain on my personal relationships.

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I believe that not being able to hear at this point in time would be devastating. Hearing is something I depend a great deal on especially as a former singer and Cello player my hearing was an imperative in guiding me to stay in tune. I would miss the simplicities in life that many of us take for granted. I think it’s different to be born deaf than to be able to hear and then lose it. Hearing would also impact me in that I wouldn’t be able to speak nor hear the 4 languages I speak.

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Tiger Woods

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I would miss being able to effectively communicate with my family and friends, watching my favorite shows and listening to music. It would be difficult to learn everything all over again without the sense of hearing.

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I would miss being able to communicate with my family and friends. I have seen older relatives feel frustrated because hearing loss has interfered with their ability to enjoy family events. This is because they can't hear well in a crowd. It seems like hearing loss can be isolating.

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I think a hearing loss would be difficult for me. I would miss being able to hear the voices of my family and communicating with my friends. I would miss hearing music, my birds, the voices of children, laughter of family and friends.

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I drink a lot throughout the day so I don't "dry out" and I enjoy the quiet of my commute. :)

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Practice good classroom management, and drink a lot of water.

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Drink water often
Use a humidifier
Rest your throat

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To take care of my voice I would, keep myself hydrated so my mouth wouldn't be dry and scratchy and I definitely wouldn't smoke anything to cause harm.

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For myself, hydration, humidity and rest are most important for my voice.  Also, I stay away from smokers, aerosols and allergens. 

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For myself, hydration, humidity and rest are most important for my voice.  Also, I stay away from smokers, aerosols and allergens. 

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Stay hydrated! My goal is to drink a gallon of water a day, but I usually drink half of that. Rest and 8 hours of sleep helps too!

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A number of my family members are hard of hearing/deaf. Watching their struggles has made me appreciate my ability to hear. Watching them overcome these struggles has also been inspiring. The hard of hearing/deaf community is very united. I love listening to music so I would really miss that. The laughter and voice of my loved ones and the students. Also, nature sounds like ocean waves, birds chirping, walking on sand and rocks during a hike, etc.

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I avoid talking on the phone as much as possible and limit myself to 1 cup of coffee a day.

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My voice is one of my hugest treasures for it allows me to voice my feelings and opinions. As a former Chorus singer and song writer my voice was also very important in helping me hit those notes. As an asthmatic my voice has been affected unfortunately. My allergies also do not help me for I constantly get throat infections. Currently, I try to drink lots of water and to take a moment to have some necessary quiet time. Sometimes I’d rather email or text in order to rest my vocal chords.

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Sing quietly. Drink Water, give students down time so I can take down time to have a smoother transition.

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I have become adept at using the TEAMS feature to keep in touch with the staff.  It is time saving but now that you brought it up to my attention, it also gives my voice a break!

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I try to drink water throughout the day but it's not always so easy while working. I also will text instead of making a phone call because it saves my voice from a long drawn out conversation.

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Reading other people's answers, I am aware that I need to drink more water! I also agree with Ms. Komal that good classroom management is helpful, especially having routines in place that reduce the need to repeat instructions over and over again.

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Simply communicating with other people. Trying to get your point across quickly. The frustration of trying to express your thoughts
clearly.

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Communicating with people, going to the pharmacy to explain the medication you need to pick up, going to a restaurant, ordering food, speaking to loved ones or people in general who do not have patience to try to understand the person.

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Meeting people for the first time that may not know you stutter would be a difficult thing for a person who stutters. This can occur when going to a new doctor's office, picking up medication at the pharmacy or just trying to communicate with someone new for the first time.

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Trying to express yourself clearly over the phone.

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I am sure that public speaking would be difficult. However, not everyone does this.  Asking for help and directions might be difficult, as you may be stressed in these situations.

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I am sure that public speaking would be difficult. However, not everyone does this.  Asking for help and directions might be difficult, as you may be stressed in these situations.

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Greeting someone known or unknown.

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I would think any activity that they would have to verbally respond quickly too. That could be a game, if its a student it could effect peer relationships and if its adult it could hinder their job depending on the type of job it is.

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Teaching or any type of verbal communication, face to face or over the phone.

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You can drink a lot of water and try not to raise your voice too often!

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I love to hear the birds and rustle of the leaves on a warm spring day. I think a hearing loss would be devastating and very difficult to adapt to at this age. I listen out for things like my son when I can't see him. I would feel like I didn't know what was going on. I can hear if he's hurt, happy, upset. Or I know if I don't hear anything, that he's probably up to no good, lol. I also love to hear him singing and the dialog he has with himself when he's playing with his toys. I would miss that.

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I believe for a person that stutters they are very self conscious about speaking because they feel embarrassed or feel they might be judged. I think being placed on the spot to speak In front of others would also be an issue. The comedian Steve Harvey has a stuttering problem. He gave really good tips to an audience member of the issues he faced and how others could benefit from his tips. He asked the person to talk to themselves internally before speaking aloud On the third try then the person could speak aloud. He claimed when you speak internally yoo do not stutter. It was very interesting.

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Thinking about our career choices, I would imagine that having to give directions would be quite difficult.

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At the beginning of Covid, the communication I had with others increased, everyone's worry and anxiety helped in communicating thoughts and feelings. to be able to get through the day, the week, etc. Now, the communication with friends has decreased but I have found the relationship with my direct neighbors who I call friends has remained the same.

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Communicating with others. If someone lacks patience or understanding, they may try to say the words they think the person with a stutter is about to say. It must be very frustrating.

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The pandemic has affected my communication skills in a more positive aspect. It has allowed my technical skills to further advance in learning new platforms and methods that I can use for both school and work. It has also forced me to be more mindful of what I am writing, being that not everyone’s perception is the same as mine when reading an email. The negative impact it’s had on my communication skills is that due to the pandemic, everyone relies on texting and emailing much more rather than picking up the phone to call. I feel  the pandemic to some extent has made us lose that personal interaction that is nice to have very once in awhile.

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During the pandemic, communication has increased because instead of meeting in person, we now rely on computers, emails, video chats, zoom, Google Meets, etc. This has been a hard year and many people communicate differently than the previous years.

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Nesrin                           The pandemic has forced me to improve my technology skills. I have learned a lot about different platforms that I can use to reach out to students and parents. 

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Nesrin                           The pandemic has forced me to improve my technology skills. I have learned a lot about different platforms that I can use to reach out to students and parents. 

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I think the pandemic has impacted my communication skills in a positive way because now that it is harder to read emotions with masks on, I feel like I try to engage in non-verbal expressions to express my emotions. We now communicate a lot more virtually which has increased how often I communicate with others as well.

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I think communication has been very different during the pandemic because a lot of communication is physical, with facial expressions. When people wear masks, I cannot tell if they are smiling. Also, I am often asking people to repeat themselves because I cannot read their lips, which helps a lot when people speak quietly.

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It's hard enough to stutter. Then you add limited people to communicate with. Everyone needs someone to talk to.

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Michael Phelps: Speech impediment

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My favorite sounds in the world are hearing my children laugh, hearing Arya sing, and hearing Calli say new words for the first time.  I cannot imagine not being able to hear that.

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So much of life depends on speech.  I can imagine that having a stutter can greatly effect a person's self-confidence and even willingness to go new places or meet new people.  It may even impact what career you choose to have.  I always wanted to be a teacher but I know if I suffered with a stutter, I may have chosen differently.  This is unfortunate because then you are limiting yourself from having the life you truly want.

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Being a teacher and having two small children at home, I feel that I am talking all day and night. I agree with the comments before me that drinking water is important. I bring a large water bottle each day and whenever my throat feels dry I drink it. Also, trying not to raise my voice (easier in school than at home) can help.

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Margaret Smith               My neice had my two year old nephew evaluated for limited speaking. They claimed it is COVID delayed speach. I said go to a new professional. I also said bring him to his 5 aunties we talk and sing to children. We are all vaccinated now. He is so frightened of people due to this pandemic.  

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Margaret Smith               My neice had my two year old nephew evaluated for limited speaking. They claimed it is COVID delayed speach. I said go to a new professional. I also said bring him to his 5 aunties we talk and sing to children. We are all vaccinated now. He is so frightened of people due to this pandemic.  

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In my experience, many parents who hesitate do so because they are afraid there will be a "DOE record".  I explain to them that the two systems are different, that in any case, they can have their child evaluated without agreeing for services.  If they are still listening, I tell them that depending on the issue, if it is not treated, it will still be there when the child is of school age, at which point, there will be a DOE evaluation.

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My communication skills are as solid as they used to be. However, they are now being enhanced by the use of technology.

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My son was evaluated for early intervention because he was not speaking clearly at the age of 2, I wanted to make sure he was tested so that if he needed any services they would begin right away. Since his comprehension was very high they told me to wait and by the age of 2 1/2 he was speaking great so we didn’t end up needing services. I would tell parents that being proactive in a child’s learning is crucial to their development: academically, psychological, emotionally, socially. These services are present and available for a reason and prevention of further issues down the road is so important.

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I would tell them if there is any concern with the development of their child, it is better to have them evaluated sooner than later. Intervention can make a big difference and  the benefits the child can make can have a significant impact on the child's ability to learn new skills.

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During COVID I have improved my use of technology, and I have realized that it is possible to teach through many different formats. One thing that has been difficult for me is that I have a harder time understanding people's words when they are wearing masks. Not only is the sound muffled, but I realize that to some extent I have been reading lips to help me understand people - I just never realized it before. So, I will have to get used to that when I am back in-person next year.

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As a parent with a child with a disability this hits home. I would explain to a parent my positive experiences with Early interventions. All kids go through certain important life milestones, it is important for the parent to have a child evaluated to clear up any doubts they have about their child. In the event the child is found to have any delays they can get the support and intervention necessary in order to excel now and later on in their academics. Early interventions was truly a wonderful, enlightening experience for me and it can be for many parents as well. I am mindful of parents different cultures and perspectives.

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I have not had personal experience with this, though I think that the other teachers' stories about their experiences are enlightening. It seems like early interventions can make a big difference in helping children to develop their skills and prepare them to learn in school.

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Chari
My communication skills in technology have improved.

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I would strongly recommend having a child evaluated for early intervention if a doctor/teacher/caretaker recommends. Also, if you are noticing an issue and might not be sure. Many people are hesitant to have their child evaluated for fear of having them "labeled". If your child needs help, they should get it as early as possible. This will insure that they will get the help they need and may not need to continue with services by the time they enter kindergarten. I had my son evaluated for EI and he has flourished! He had speech services for less than a year and now has a vocabulary that amazes me at times! I am so thankful that we got him help at such an early age and now it is not hindering his education or social life!

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My communication skills have expanded with the use of technology. However, I miss the human contact with many colleagues, parents and friends.

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My communication skills have expanded with the use of technology. However, I miss the human contact with many colleagues, parents and friends.

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I would encourage a parent to seek an evaluation and and take advantage of Early Intervention, if needed.  I would emphasized that if their child had a physical disability, such as a malformed limb or facial deformity, they would want to obtain the best care possible at an early age. I would explain that there is no shame in seeking help. The only shame they would experience is if they choose to do nothing.

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I would encourage a parent to seek an evaluation and and take advantage of Early Intervention, if needed.  I would emphasized that if their child had a physical disability, such as a malformed limb or facial deformity, they would want to obtain the best care possible at an early age. I would explain that there is no shame in seeking help. The only shame they would experience is if they choose to do nothing.