The Other Side Of Deaf

Host Crystal Hand interviews a hard of hearing teenager living and going to school in a hearing community.  Not fully hearing, but not fully deaf - guest Luke Hand talks about his experiences trying to navigate this strange landscape.  Coving topics like how he manages school and athletics, facing discrimination, learning to advocate for himself, and his complicated relationship with the Deaf Community.    Luke also discusses his desire and hope for others like him to find a community and how he started a social media page just for middle school and high school students so that no matter where they are they can have a community.  To join this private group, go to:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerofhearinglossThis podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Host Crystal Hand sits down with American Sign Language Interpreter Kate Chen to discuss her experiences from her front row seat to the deaf community.    Touching on subjects like how to become an interpreter, differences in older and younger generations of Deaf Individuals with language, the very private moments she witnesses and how technology and covid has changed it all.    This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Part 2 of Interview:  Host Crystal Hand sits down and talks with  teacher of the Deaf  Kristen Stewart and discusses all things deaf education.  In the second half of the interview they cover topics having realistic expectations for deaf children, which is better deaf schools or hearing schools according to a teacher of the deaf, how has Covid affected our kids and so much more.       This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Host Crystal Hand sits down and talks with a teacher of the Deaf and discusses all things deaf education.  Covering topics like how Deaf education has changed over the years,  how communication modes, ADA laws  and technology have impacted deaf education,  game changing strategies for helping students succeed and so much more!  This is the first of two episodes covering this topic.     This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Host Crystal Hand talks about her experiences being a hearing mom to deaf children, and all the emotions that go with it.  From the day of identification, to the teen years and everything in between, she talks about all the ups and downs of raising deaf children.   Crystal gives practical advise and insight  to parents,  professionals that work with deaf children, and Deaf individuals with hearing parents.  This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Host Crystal Hand and her Deaf friend Stephanie Kiessling discuss Deaf issues that are important today.  This episode covers hot topics like spoken language vs sign language, the role of hearing technology, deaf school vs. hearing school and what it is like growing up in a hearing family.  Stephanie gives us insight on the deaf perspective in a  world that too often forces Deaf people to accommodate hearing peers and gives practical advice for families with deaf children on how to navigate raising them.This podcast is produced and owned by Crystal Hand and not associated with any other company, business or government entity.  "The Other Side of Deaf" podcast and associated websites and social media pages represent the opinions of the host and her guests on the show and do not represent or reflect the opinion of any organization the participants are employed or associated with.  The content here is for information purposes only and should not be used for medical or legal purposes. 

Host Crystal Hand talks about who she is, why she cares so much about the deaf community and what she hopes you get out of this podcast.