UbiDuo Success Stories
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Jeremiah Sisovsky Located in Guthrie, OK "Go for the uberUbi; Do the Duo! " |
| 1) How do you feel after using the UbiDuo to communicate freely with
hearing people in professional or social settings?
Satisfied that I understood all the information the other person wanted me to have. Satisfied that the purchase of the ubiduo was a wise one. Hopeful that it will assist in the next interaction and the next and the next... Like a contributor to the conversation, making it easier/more convenient for the other person; feelings that they were more comfortable than with many other ways of communication. Feelings of less neediness for other's assistance (pity for the poor deaf man). 2) What is your all time favorite UbiDuo experience? I've actually liked all my experiences with the Ubi, so no "favorites" per se. There was one I thought particularly neat: I got a referral to help a client. I had almost an instant sense of confidence that I would be able to communicate because I had the Ubi. I drove to see them to find out the problem. After leaving the meeting, I thought I would make a couple calls with the Ubi. Unfortunately I could not find a public-access phone jack to use the Ubi as a TDD. I thought to myself, "I didn't want to drive back home in 45 minutes so I could make a couple calls, where chances are those places would be closed anyway." No worries. It happened that two places I needed to go to were close, so I drove there, fired up the Ubi, and confidently carried on some very important conversations, 30 miles from home to boot. How's that for freedom. So it was a good experience. The other people were comfortable (it's nice that the Ubi has virtually no learning curve) using it. I used many features of the Ubi, from smileys to saving conversations. A really good experience all around. 3) What are your thoughts and emotions as you are able to hold your own conversations on the UbiDuo? See question 1. Also, "this is fun." Can't wait for the next opportunity. Bring it on LOL. 4) What situations have you used the UbiDuo in such as meetings or social functions? Job interviews. Professional discussions. Community dialogs. Fun chats with friends. Notetaking in church in lieu of terps. 5) What other comments would you want to share with people who are thinking about getting the UbiDuo or why they need it? Try it. You'll really like it. Go green, save paper and ink. Save time & energy. Not only does using the UbiDuo increase one's self-esteem for independence and in esteem in other's eyes, but also the promotion of righting the misperception of deaf and others utilizing the Ubi as being helpless, dependent, and needing their unwarranted charity. Go for the uberUbi; Do the Duo! |
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