Mojo Mathers Raises The Politics of Deafness

Mojo Mathers

“I am just as deaf as I am blind. The problems of deafness are deeper and more complex, if not more important than those of blindness. Deafness is a much worse misfortune. For it means the loss of the most vital stimulus– the sound of the voice that brings language, sets thoughts astir, and keeps us in the intellectual company of man. Blindness separates us from things but deafness separates us from people.” ~~Helen Keller

Hearing impairment in various degrees from ‘hard of hearing‘ through to total deafness is an affliction suffered by millions throughout the world.

Any form of disability impacts on your quality of life so if your hearing is okay or you only suffer occasional temporary periods of impaired hearing you should take proactive steps to protect this second of the recognized five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch) before it negatively impacts on your healthy lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry