Isolation of deaf

RosaMazzitelli
RosaMazzitelli Community member Posts: 5 Connected
edited October 2021 in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
I think the idea of sending out postcards etc to the lonely is such a good idea. I for one know how deaf can isolate. Pen pals would be so good too even for those of we already retired. I had penpals years ago for the same reason. Lack of sound.

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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,764 Pioneering
    Hi @RosaMazzitelli Thank you for sharing this with us and welcome to the community.  Great, how did you find it, were your pen pals based in the UK? You can share your experiences with other members on the blog on distributing letters.
  • dolfrog
    dolfrog Community member Posts: 439 Trailblazing
    edited July 2019
    Hi @RosaMazzitelli
    I have Auditory Processing Disorder, a listening disability, or the brain not being able to process what the ears hear. We have similar support requirements needing support using alternatives to sound based communication.
    I have found the internet useful as I can join online groups and post replies in my own time as replies are not expected to be immediate as happens when others use sound based communication, such as speech. 
    I hope you find others who will become your penpals. 

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