‘Deaf’ Viral Video Star Sarah Churman Talks Her New Book and The Joy of Hearing Rain

NMR - ‘Deaf’ Viral video star Sarah Churman talks her new book and the joy of hearing rain. (Exclusive Interview)



Sarah Churman first became known to the social media world in 2011 when the video of her hearing for the first time took the internet channels by storm. You may remember the video and the tears that it caused you at your work desk which captured the activation of Sarah’s hearing implants and her shock at hearing her own voice.



Two years later, after numerous television appearances and book signings, life on her Texas ranch with her husband Sloan and their two daughters has settled back into somewhat of a routine. Sarah published her first book, “Powered On The Sounds I choose to hear & the NOISE I don’t,” in the hopes of inspiring others with her positive outlook on life.

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Talking with NMR, Sarah shared stories about her excitement over her book and her commitment to using her social media fame to create more awareness about the needs of the Deaf community... Read more: http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/01/deaf-viral-video-star-sarah-churman-talks-the-joy-of-hearing-rain-and-her-new-book-interview/



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Marlee Matlin Fears For Deaf Stem-Cell Treatment

Marlee Matlin tweets concerns about a possible stem cell cure for deafness.



British researchers have been able to rebuild nerves in the ears of gerbils, and it is believed the same technique could one day be applicable to Deaf humans. However, Oscar-winning actress Matlin, who has been Deaf since she was 18 months old, is worried about the implications of the development. Matlin has been tweeting her mixed feelings about the recently announced “stem cell cure” for deafness.



Matlin commented that millions of Deaf Americans who communicate in sign language do not regard deafness as a "handicap" or a "'disease' to cure." She posted these comments on Twitter: “Imagine how I must feel with my children with me at the grocery store and someone says "I heard there's a cure for your deafness!" Think.”



"Deafness cure" is trending. My concern is that it's bigger than a "trend." It involves people and not as simple as the 4 letters in "cure." According to The Telegraph, some Deaf people feel that they don’t need to be fixed by medical intervention. The National Association of the Deaf says that many profoundly Deaf people who sign consider themselves to be part of a unique linguistic group through sign language and a unique Deaf culture.



Matlin's comments reflect the views of many members of the Deaf community...

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/marlee-matlin-tweets-concerns-about-a-possible-stem-cell-cure-for-deafness

Deaf Gerbils 'Hear Again' After Stem Cell Cure

Media Video: Deaf gerbils 'hear again' after stem cell cure.



Health and science reporter, BBC News



UK researchers say they have taken a huge step forward in treating deafness after stem cells were used to restore hearing in animals for the first time.



Hearing partially improved when nerves in the ear, which pass sounds into the brain, were rebuilt in gerbils - a UK study in the journal Nature reports.



Getting the same improvement in people would be a shift from being unable to hear traffic to hearing a conversation.

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However, treating humans is still a distant prospect. Fergus Walsh reports.



However, in about one in 10 people with profound hearing loss, nerve cells which should pick up the signal are damaged. It is like dropping the baton after the first leg of a relay race...Read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19570024.



Watch BBC video http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19580117

Ear Implants Stolen

WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH (FOX8) - Deaf man makes plea for return of ear implants. A local rugby player had his ear implants stolen this past Saturday, and he says they were only 5 feet away!



It’s a big deal because Allen Lee, 23, is legally deaf in both ears and he needs his implants to work. Allen plays rugby for the Cleveland Eastern Rugby Team and was at a match in North Chagrin Park when someone took his bag that contained the implants.



Hazel Lee, Allen’s mother, called FOX 8 in a desperate attempt to track down his stolen hearing aids. Park rangers said they wish Allen would have reported the crime on Saturday – the day it happened – so they could have started their search right away.

Read more: http://fox8.com/2012/09/10/man-makes-plea-for-return-of-ear-implants/



Video source FOX8 Cleveland

Deaf For 29 Years & Hearing Herself For The First Time!

Media Video: Deaf for 29 years & hearing herself for the first time!



Deaf Woman Hears Own Voice In Dramatic Video in the National Today News on NBC TV.

Today Exclusive reporter interview with Sarah Churman, 29 this morning on the NBC Today.

Deaf Woman Hears Own Voice In Dramatic Video On NBC

As seen on NBC article: http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/news/national/viral-video%3A-29-year-old-deaf-woman-hears-herself-for-the-first-time

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Use CC to transcribe auto beta - provides caption actions - This is the video of them turning it on and her hearing herself for the first time!



Sarah Churman, 29, was born with hearing loss, Until recently, she had never heard the sound of her own voice. But thanks to a hearing (cochlear) implant, Churman was able to experience a miracle.



Sarah says "I have worn hearing aids from the age of 2, but hearing aids only help so much. I have gotten by this long in life by reading lips. This was taken as they were activating the implant."



"My whole life I've been complimented on how well I speak. I don't really have an answer for you other than I have always had a passion for reading, grammar, and English. My hearing loss was/is considered severe to profound. I've worked very hard to be able to interact and blend in." Sarah Churman said.



Edit: For those of you who have asked the implant she received was Esteem offered by Envoy Medical.



Amidst all of the will they/won't they Radiohead drama currently clogging up YouTube and Twitter feeds.



Suffice it to say that if witnessing this amazing moment doesn't give you the warm fuzzies, we don't know what will.