Re: OT Anyone know Jodie Rodrigues?

[Guest guest]

Dolly,

I have heard Jodie speak on this topic before. She is very knowledgeable.

I think you are reading it correctly. It says it is for Assistive Listening

devices for use with a cochlear implant.

Happy Hearing!

Carol

Boca Raton, FL

N24C left ear -12/11/01

N Freedom- right ear- implanted 3/01/06 activated 4/6/06

OT Anyone know Jodie Rodrigues?

Hi Everyone,

I am wondering if anyone know Jodie Rodrigues as she will be doing a

workshop at AADB. Please see below my signature for her workshop.

Since I have not been evaluate yet, this workshop seems to be for those with

CI only, unless I am reading this wrong.

Is she a good speaker?

Thanks for any info you can give me as there is another good workshop on at

the same time darn.

Dolly Dolphin

" The Nitty-Gritty of CIs and ALDs: Hands-On Accessory Use with Your Cochlear

Implant, " by Jodie Rodrigues, Cochlear America.

This workshop is designed for cochlear implant users who want to know more

about using assistive listening devices with their cochlear implants. This

workshop is a hands-on opportunity to work with a team of experienced

cochlear implant users and to try out a variety of accessories, assistive

listening devices and rehabilitation tools.

[Guest guest]

I have a question. How long does it usual take for someone with a long term

deafness to begin to understand? Does any one know, I know every one is

different. My Dr's say I'm doing better than they expected. I've been

activated for about 5 weeks now, I had a very long term deafness, and they

didn't

know how well I would do. I hear lots of sounds now, but I can't make them

out,

this week she put me on p1 and p2 on Ace, and p3 and 4 on speak. I don't

get much at all out of ace........it seems to be just a bunch of buzzes. But

speak I can hear people talking, hear the telephone ringing, the water running

I can tell what those sounds are. Am I expecting too much too soon, if any

one can give me any advise at all I'd appricate it. Thank you Patsy

Implanted Feb. 24, 2006

Activated March 27, 2006

Freedom

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I am Jodie Rodrigues, I have had my Nucleus cochlear implant for six awesome

years I am deaf, probably because I decided to come out of " the oven " a

little early - at about 29 weeks old. Why wait??

I have worked with Cochlear Americas for almost four years (in a few

different roles). Prior to Cochlear, I worked for IBM. I am married. My

husband,

is also Deaf and has a cochlear implant.

I have a great interest in assistive listening technology for people who are

Deaf or hard of hearing. I think it is so COOL that I can plug into the

audio on an airplane and not have to pay $5 for the headphones

The workshop at AADB will be geared for both hearing aid and cochlear

implant users. I plan to present a few slides and then do a ton of hands on -

plugging into different audio sources using assistive technology...

We will explore the following:

- listening while directly connected to a cochlear implant or hearing aid,

- using a telecoil

- using various types of assistive listening systems - FM, IR, and

Soundfields

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Look forward to meeting some of you at AADB

Take care,

Jodie

[Guest guest]

Gayle(Dolly),

I've have the pleasure of attending 2 of these workshops. Jodie is a

gracious lady. I say if you can go, it would be worth you time and

effort. In fact any of the Cochlear programs are quite good.

the other

[Guest guest]

I'm really happy to see AADB doing more seminars for those with CIs! I heard

from someone who is familiar with this year's convention program that there

will be more emphasis on CIs than in the past. Good news indeed!

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

[Guest guest]

Thank you Carol for letting me know about Jodie. At first I thought the

workshop was just for those who have CI.

I hope I get my evaluation this Fall. I do not mind waiting for the surgery,

but I just like to know yes or no to be a candidate as if it is a no answer then

I will have to get a new hearing aid as the one I am wearing now is too old.

Dolly Dolphin

Carol wrote

Dolly,

I have heard Jodie speak on this topic before. She is very knowledgeable.

I think you are reading it correctly. It says it is for Assistive Listening

devices for use with a cochlear implant.

Happy Hearing!

Carol

Boca Raton, FL

N24C left ear -12/11/01

N Freedom- right ear- implanted 3/01/06 activated 4/6/06

[Guest guest]

Hi Jodie,

Thank you very much for more details of your workshop. You help me to decide

which workshops to go to at Wed. 8:30 am - YOURS!!!!!!

My name is Gayle Tiana Northcott aka Dolly Dolphin from Winnipeg, Manitoba,

Canada. My Intervenor and I are coming to AADB.

See you soon.

Dolly Dolphin waving my fins to Jodie

Jodie wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I am Jodie Rodrigues, I have had my Nucleus cochlear implant for six awesome

years I am deaf, probably because I decided to come out of " the oven " a

little early - at about 29 weeks old. Why wait??

I have worked with Cochlear Americas for almost four years (in a few

different roles). Prior to Cochlear, I worked for IBM. I am married. My

husband,

is also Deaf and has a cochlear implant.

I have a great interest in assistive listening technology for people who are

Deaf or hard of hearing. I think it is so COOL that I can plug into the

audio on an airplane and not have to pay $5 for the headphones

The workshop at AADB will be geared for both hearing aid and cochlear

implant users. I plan to present a few slides and then do a ton of hands on

-

plugging into different audio sources using assistive technology...

We will explore the following:

- listening while directly connected to a cochlear implant or hearing aid,

- using a telecoil

- using various types of assistive listening systems - FM, IR, and

Soundfields

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Look forward to meeting some of you at AADB

Take care,

Jodie

[Guest guest]

Where is AADB?

Do you ever travel to Anchorage?

Pam (just wondering in Alaska)

[Guest guest]

Uh Oh, I have missed something. What and where is AADB? Thanks

Jane

Re: OT Anyone know Jodie Rodrigues?

Look forward to meeting some of you at AADB

[Guest guest]

Hi Patsy,

I've read other posts, and talked to several audiologists and friends. The

answer to your good question is we really don't know. It depends how motivated

you are to improve your speech perception. It can be " one year " , " three years, "

" five years, " or " a very long time! " Deb (Debyell4) posted a very good story

about two sisters, and (Nucleus243G) posted a " good advice " response

including words like practice and patience. For some reason, I am thinking

persistence in regards to our motivation to improve our speech perception.

Regards,

Kent

MSBUDDY1951@... wrote:

I have a question. How long does it usual take for someone with a long term

deafness to begin to understand? Does any one know, I know every one is

different. My Dr's say I'm doing better than they expected. I've been

activated for about 5 weeks now, I had a very long term deafness, and they

didn't

know how well I would do. I hear lots of sounds now, but I can't make them

out,

this week she put me on p1 and p2 on Ace, and p3 and 4 on speak. I don't

get much at all out of ace........it seems to be just a bunch of buzzes. But

speak I can hear people talking, hear the telephone ringing, the water running

I can tell what those sounds are. Am I expecting too much too soon, if any

one can give me any advise at all I'd appricate it. Thank you Patsy

Implanted Feb. 24, 2006

Activated March 27, 2006

Freedom

[Guest guest]

I want to ask a question. Do we have more deaf blind people on this or is

there more deaf. Is this mainly for the deaf blind, I just wondered because

there seems to be so many here. And talking about the AADB. I hope I have

not started another chain of letters as there was about the " false promises "

last week. Just interested. Patsy

[Guest guest]

Jane,

AADB (American Association of the Deaf-Blind) is a national organization of

and for the deafblind. They hold a national conference every 2 years which

features guest speakers, products and information of interest to the

deafblind. This year's conference will be held in Baltimore, land.

For more information about AADB, visit:

http://www.aadb.org/index.htm

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

[Guest guest]

Thanks for telling Jane about AADB as I sent a message to Pam and Jane

about it but it did not showed up on or came back to me.

I hope this one get through.

Dolly Dolphin crossing my fins my email will make it this time

[Guest guest]

Dolly,

No problem! <smile>

Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with 3G

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Right ear - Nucleus Freedom

Implanted: 2/1/06 Activated: 3/1/06

[Guest guest]

Thanks. I missed the original posts, I guess. I need to pay more attention

sometimes. Sounds like a great group, though I am just deaf, not deafblind.

Jane

Re: OT Anyone know Jodie Rodrigues?

Jane,

AADB (American Association of the Deaf-Blind) is a national organization of

and for the deafblind.