DEAFNESS

Sharon McMahon has been writing professionally since 1978. She has produced numerous office manuals, detailed papers and reports in various positions for Real Estate and Engineering Firms. She writes for irishroseneedlearts.com and irishrosearts.blogger.com. Sharon attended universities and colleges collecting a large number of undergraduate credits in majors including Art, Business, Deafness and Design. This eclectic education combined with a life-long love of reading and learning have given her a broad range of skills and expertise.

I have a background in being frugal, shopping smart, and deafness. I plan to write articles on these topics.

At-home transcriptionist, mom of 3; two children with autism and deafness (15 & 4), one with ADHD, Asperger's (12); I am married, play guitar, sing; and enjoy writing, web page making, reading. I have been a legal secretary by trade. I live in Ohio.

I am a stay at home wife and mother of two teens, one with special needs. I love to sing, cook, sew, write, research and read.

Deaf Mama to two, one with Down Syndrome. Global nomad, urban farmer, seeker of exquisite hot springs. Coffee and succulent lover. Blogs at With A Little Moxie and travel-blogs at Oh-Go

After graduating from Indiana University in 1995, Lisa secured a professional job at Roche Diagnostics. Lisa enjoys crocheting, reading, and entertaining friends at home. Her current project is learning how to hear with her cochlear implant.

Gail Ghigna Hallas, RN, PhD, is a healthcare consultant, author, artist, and registered nurse. Her writings are published in over 60 magazines, professional journals, picture books, academic texts, fiction and nonfiction books, in print, Braille, voiceover/music. She worked with Sixth Judicial Circuit of FL as certified Guardian Ad Litem, and consultant/advocate for juveniles with learning disabilities. She won national and international recognition for research, writings, and advocacy for children, nurses, animals, and disabled. Hallas is former guest faculty for National Judicial College at the Univ. of Nevada-Reno, and Univ. of New Mexico Law Center, Albuquerque, teaching ADA courses to lawyers, judges, and court administrators, and wrote Chapter 7, National Judicial College teaching text, Understanding the ADA for Judges and Court Administrators. She founded several nonprofit organizations for nurses, disabled, elderly, and at-risk children. Her current charity organization serves children since 2001. In partnership with County Sheriff's Office, she developed/conducted classes for female inmates in creative writing and illustration for children's picture books, and how to transcribe Braille. In addition to running her nonprofit charity organization, Ghigna-Hallas spends her time writing novels, children's book, management journals, nursing books, and dog-care how-to's. Her first novel, NO OTHER MEDICINE, is about today's healthcare concerns in America (©2011 Amazon.com). She is completing BEDS, a novel about racism and ageism in the deep south, and two nonfiction works: How to Recruit and Retain Nurses; and Travel America With a Dog Who's Bigger than You. She lives in Florida with her 150-pound Saint Bernard.

Being deaf, and also having a mental disability, I know first hand the obstacles we face in the workforce. Having advocated for disability rights for several years, I have learned some things that I would like to share for the benefit of others. I was also married for almost 25 years, and had two beautiful children, before divorcing. I have since come out of the closet, or removed my mask, and am living the lifestyle that I prefer and couldn't be happier for doing so. I am now with my partner, who I intend on keeping for a lifetime. I have had so many obstacles put in my way over my lifetime, but with the grace of God have always survived. I have had a very hard life since birth, but wouldn't change a thing as it has made me who I am today.....and I'm proud of who I am!

I was born in South Carolina, but grew up in North Carolina. As a Southern man of Christian faith I enjoy writing about things that truly matters. Writing and inspiring others are my passions.

I am a Single deaf mother of two teenagers. I am currently a stay at home mom going back to school. I enjoy reading, writing, painting, photography, and all out doors activities. LOVE the beach!

Stacey LaBahn is an Information Manager specializing in the study/application of seeking and obtaining information. Her focus is change, adoption, and habit. Six years ago, she became profoundly deaf bringing a unique perspective to her work.

I am primarily a writer with several books, TV Scripts and more published. I have won several awards for writing. I have also taught media on the college level and worked in PR primarily for non-profit organizations.

Born and raised in the East Texas Piney Woods, I have been writing since age 10. At present I write and create digital images/video on a freelance basis.

I'm a mom of three deaf and hard of hearing kiddos and I work in early intervention with families with deaf and hard of hearing children. I also work for Zvrs.com, a company that provides videophone solutions to deaf and hard of hearing people.

I am 35 and the mother of two children. I live in Ohio. I have a degree in education and am finishing a master's degree in education. I am also deaf and use a cochlear implant.

Bookseller on Maryland's Eastern Shore
Graduated from Gallaudet University, 1992.
Many years spent traveling around the USA

I am a student at Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts university for the deaf. I am also a certified interpreter. My partner and I have been together 12 years. I am a longtime amateur geek, a friend to felines, and a future world traveler.

Married to a great guy who is my best friend. We have an 11 year old son with various special needs related to a bout with meningitis at 15 mos of age. Currently working too much!

I am a mother of three, an educator in the field of Deaf Education for 18 years. I love writing curriculum and have a personal interest in autism as two of my three children are on the spectrum.