Thank all the regulatory hoops that companies have to jump through, and the team of lawyers they have to hire and pay in order to comply with the FDA and other agencies.
I'm also deaf. Completely in one ear and 25% in the other I had an operation 3 years ago now. And the smallest noises are amazing to hear at first, like birds tweeting, dogs barking on the street. Cars etc
Sofie Cottam I couldn't imagine what it must have been like to not hear music. You could probably feel it, but I love music...what was it like hearing music? Different from what you imagined? You could hear a bit though, couldn't you? You said 25% in one...
I could hear, but u couldn't hear as much as I should of done. All throughout school I'd complain I didn't know what I was doing in class because I couldn't hear the teacher, teachers told my mum to take me to have a hearing test done and she did every 6 months, they kept saying I had glue ear. I fell back on writing, reading, spelling and listening . when I had my op I came outside the hospital and I could hear a dog barking and the sound of leaves on the trees I was so excited! So basicly I couldn't hear things from a distance. But I could up close. But with the hearing aid I've got everything is louder but echoey. And I can't tell where a sound is coming from like my left or right so I have to be careful when crossing roads etc. I found out I was deaf when one day I couldn't stop tilting my head to one side and it felt like I had a huge bubble in my ear, so I booked myself a hospital appointment to get checked I found out there I was 100% deaf in my right ear, and 25% in my left. I was furious that they hadn't found it sooner. I did my GCSEs at school (before my op) and got low grades, when I went to collage (after my op) I taught myself to read write and spell (my spellings still not perfect) I took my GCSEs again and got high grades, its changed my life. ☺ xxx
ELLEN IS A GODDAMN SAINT AND THIS IS WHY SHE IS SO LOVED "HEY YOU'RE BEING A GOOD PERSON, LET ME REWARD YOU WITH SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR YOU BECAUSE I CAN" BLESS THIS WOMAN MORE CELEBRITIES SHOULD DO STUFF LIKE THIS #ELLENFORPRESIDENT
+Ryan Sinclair well when you pay $150 for a doctor to look at your eyes for 5 mins and ask you which lens is better, i think they'd charge $28k to open your ear and look at it, $2k for the gear ofc
+Boo Ninny That's just the thing. It cost an absurd amount of money to research and produce the product, and so the consumers have to pay back the funding indefinitely.
+Ryan Sinclair calm down, all new treatments and technologies start out expensive. Give it some time and the prices will go down. You can't want the most top-notch technology to be released ultra cheap otherwise no company would waste millions developing them. Either that, or the government should subside them ... we all know that is not gonna happen.
+Mich Alice Well she might could get the less expensive hearing aids to hear something. Can't say if that would give this woman the same amount of hearing, or she was already using hearing aids before the operation. But most hearing aids aren't payed by any insurence either. Just a fact: the CI (cochlear implant) doesn't make you a hearing person. Just a hard of hearing person and everything you could here before, without these things, you are losing that if your CI is not in your ear (when a sleep, taking a shower of going for a swim.) Then your a fully deaf.. Back to this woman: I hope see get what she is expecting to hear in time, that she will be happy with it and enjoyed it, and I'm glad Ellen could help her family out. Also I hope she doesn't need a new implant whitin 15 years, which it normaly does.
Why not? The reasearch to create such a device and then bring it to market likely cost millions. The company needs to turn a profit to stay in business, otherwise they won't be around to continue perfecting their products or creating new ones to help people.
xMahzii under the obsolete monetary system & the patent thing that comes with it as a package, science will never thrive at its greatest potential and fastest pace to benefit mankind. The Venus project or anything better.
I'm surprised she didn't talk with a lisp like most deaf people do. She speaks very well and she only had it for a week! Amazing video and amazing lady :)
Still makes me sick, that so many people were against free health care, when you have people who never had a chance because they were born a certain way then charge them 30,000$ PER EAR. Greedy Corporate America at its finest.
well that's why allot of Americans go to different countries to get medical care. like I live near Mexico and I always go over there and buy medicine and vaccinations. it's really cheap I'm Mexico and it works good.
+Josh Burdon Actually, the opposite. Everyone goes to America ._. Why? Because turns out capitalism encourages growth. And that's why America contributes the most to medical research and development.....
+Shrek Kong Does it?? And does this justify bills for IVs for over 180$ per IV? Or hospitalbills for an appendectomy that are so high that people could buy a new middleclass car if not two? I don't really think so! The american health-system is just as f***ed up as their educational system (don't get me started on that one!).
TheSztyko Yes it does justify it. Progress in medical sciences benefits humanity and free healthcare just gives a moment of relief. Also, U.S's advancment in medicine is used in the countries with free healthcare to better effectively treat people and save more people.
No, but he uses her fame and good-will since the sponsors know their brand will be shown in a positive light. While she does this mainly to further her own brand, it is still a nice gesture.
You wrote this a month ago, I guess you're PMSing this time around. If so, well hello I'll join your boat hehe! Tearjerkers youtube videos here we go:D
A lot of the Deaf community feel like this is betrayal, and should not be allowed because it implies that there was something wrong with her that needed to be fixed. I'm guessing that's where a bunch of them came from. Which makes me sad. Her body is her choice. She should be able to hear if she wants to.
SilverFlame819 sydneymichellexx Well to be blunt, those deaf people that think that way are a bunch of idiots.. If my leg was blown off, you can be 100% sure that I would do everything I can to walk again, by getting a prostetic leg.. And same thing with this deaf thing.. It is her right to get her hearing fixed, and to be prosecuted by the exact people who should be supporting her the most (deaf community) is just shitty to the max.PS. Ellen thanks for helping this family
Implants to make a deaf person hear for the first time. We live in sci-fi today. Just imagine experiencing music for the first time. It must be a nearly religious experience, suddenly discovering an entirely new sense that you could never percieve before. Makes you wonder what kind of senses we might aquire in the future thanks to technology.
+Baleur actually no i am deaf and a cochlear would NOT make me hear because its technology but see i was born with out ear nerves okay?? u need the actual nerves to be hooked up to the cochlear which is damaged during birth like german measles or menginitis or whatever disease so i wait for the day THEY CAN ACTUALLY invent a implant that grows nerves ?? so anyone got a nerve to donate ?? lol that is one of the science mysteries they have not yet evolved so long i probably wont live to see that science breakthrough sighhhhhhh and for the rest of u canadian insurance will NOT cover ear implant u have to pay on your own because that is a birth defect not after being born maybe the very rich can afford that kind of insurance but no i know i tried and no insurance companies do not think cochlear is necessary at all so they only do after a car accident or etc so no
+LegenDairy Gamers I can clearly make sense of everything he said, so i do not know what the problem here is (there are grammatical errors, yet still completely understandable). If you are being legitimate then i will inform you about what he was trying to say. He was explaining that he is deaf, and that the mechanism that the girl in the video had used (cochlear implant) only works if you contain the nerves in your ear that allow you to hear. The girl possessed these nerves, though she was missing the hair in your ear that transmits the sound, therefore the cochlear implant worked for her. He is missing those nerves entirely because he was born without them, therefore that mechanism does not work for him. That is why he said that he is waiting for the day that they can implant something that grows nerves (though i'm highly skeptical that is actually possible, plausible, or even logically accurate). In addition, he also said that he probably won't be around if that were to ever happen in the future. Furthermore, he was also explaining how insurance does not cover these types of things, because it is a birth defect (in his case and in the girl in the video's case), rather than something that had occurred after birth, therefore the insurance company is not liable for something like this.
144Heartx Yo dude I was really high when I read his comment. I honestly forgot about this xD but now that i'm not under the influence I got that, thanks for the explanation anyways :)
Even then.. how the fuck is OP even wrong? OP never said anything about the implants being a foolproof way for the deaf to hear. He just simply said that we are living in the future. Basically that things like this were just a mere dream years and years ago.
My wife had this surgery (free) in the UK and they screwed it up. Her hearing actually got worse. She had the second ear done in the US and recovered all her hearing on that side. This same doctor repaired the botched UK surgery and she recovered 60-70% in the first ear. Very expensive but you get what you pay for.
TooleyPeter And that just sucks, it's not fair to have to pay so much. I have to admit, you must've had a pretty shitty doctor and that's very unfortunate, but every time I've been on the NHS it's been just fine.
How in the world can 340 people dislike this video!?!? Great story and I never watch talk shows but I have to admit that I do like watching Ellen. Also I'm a guys guy. I fix my own car, love to watch and play sports and have a background in martial arts... lol don't tell my friends!
It's clear to me. The dislikers aren't disliking this woman's success and the truly emotional aspect of the story - that's universal, and it brought tears to my eyes. I don't want to take anything away from that joy (and I certainly didn't "dislike" this video), but I realized that there is a difference between the tears I had watching her original first-time-hearing video and this one. The first one was true empathy and happiness for another person's joy. The tears for this one are from another sort of empathy that can only exist in our society, where we all work to make money, save for security, and mostly fall in the middle where it is a daily concern. We dream of winning the lottery; we dream of being recipients of some miraculous kindness to alleviate our financial burdens. I'm sure that many of the dislikers of this video are responding to the U.S. healthcare system and how in other countries her family would not need to sacrifice their security for a procedure, hence setting up the situation where Ellen can come in and save the day. I love Ellen. I love the U.S., but I'm just trying to respond thoughtfully to your question.
My brother went to a school for deaf people for a few months because he'd just had an ear operation. He was the only one there who could actually hear though. And he really loved it there even though he couldn't even speak sign language but he still could communicate with the other kids because kids don't really need a language to understand each other. I think it's a beautiful thing that making people hear again is possible in this day and age.
I'm proud coz I'm deaf as well wearing 2 hearing aids and I remember watching this show during my lunch break here in Australia it just moved me so much it wasn't even funny coz I know what she has been through. Its sad that procedures like that cost so much but for me I was lucky enough to have assistance from my government to get 2 hearing aids for free. Ellen you are a treasure to be kept on our television screens until the end of time coz you are second to MJ that I admire most in the world. Thank you for being so kind to families and those that need it most.
Ellen is such a wonderful person and humanitarian. Is it possible she could run for president??? Her light is so bright you cant help but feel lifted watching her. Thanks for all you do!
What a beautiful woman. For her to hear for the first time is unreal and it is such a great feeling when you see somebody so deserving to have such a great time! Congratulations to her and I hope she has an even more wonderful life now that she is able to enjoy the sounds of her loved ones!
Ellen does more than just make people smile, she CHANGES LIVES. It's people like her that remind me that there are still people in the world with a beautiful heart and a pure soul.
+dave lastman no you ignorant ass, but I'm sure she informs sponsors and charities of cases like this to help these unfortunate people out. It's discriminating shit heads like you that make the world what it is today.
People who thumb down must have their own issues & I feel sorry for you all. This is a lovely story & I wish the state could do more to help folks like her.
People who are deaf dislike this video. It's about a deaf person, yet there are zero subtitles for this video. So there are issues, because people can't fucking watch the video even though it's law to include captions.
***** You must be one of the standard Alex Jones watchers. With you repeating his 2 + 2 = 5 shit & the fluoride in the water shit. It isn't bad to educate yourself, but being nothing more that a repeater, that's sad...
She learned to understand words in 8 days? I mean I can hear say Spanish people speak but don't understand it. Is it because she was taught to pronounce words without hearing them? Quite incredible story!
Yes, there are specialised tutors who teach the deaf how to understand how to communicate. Just like they teach them to understand what people are saying, they teach them to talk. It's beautiful.
When you learn ASL sentences are parafrazed but through tutors they also learn normal grammar so it's almost like learning two languages. Ex- My name is Kristen. ASL- MY NAME K-R-I-S-T-E-N
Kristen Pike HI: Actually Sign Language is another Language jut like German and Spanish or Italian or another foreign Language. I am learning ASL myself and also I deal with the deaf people that are teaching me and also They have accepted me which is unusual since the Deaf Community does not accept anyone from the hearing community.
Kristen Pike It's not paraphrasing, ASL it's a totally distinct language with its own set of grammar rules and idiosyncrasies. Some people (usually the hearing who know how to sign) will also sign in regular, English grammar... usually referred to as "(American) English Sign Language" as opposed to "American Sign Language." What you're referring to as paraphrasing is usually just correct ASL grammar. For example, a simple English sentence like "The boy threw the ball" is actually signed "BOY THREW BALL" in ASL.
ok i dont understand why this isn't medically necessary? deafness poses a serious threat...but anyway, i am so happy for this woman. they are a beautiful family. such cute kids too!
poor word choice on my behalf. i meant that deaf people are more likely to be in dangerous situations that a hearing person wouldn't "normally" experience. just think of driving, or crossing the street, or fire alarms. i know there are resources to help in those kinds of situations but i don't see why this wouldn't be a covered procedure considering how hearing is really important in some of these situations.
xyOnThePrecipice21 On the contrary, most statistics show that deaf/Deaf (capital "D" for those who identify with Deaf Culture) individuals experience less harm in "dangerous situations" than hearing individuals do. Many of these studies can be found in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, and on the website for Gallaudet University. When driving, for example, deaf/Deaf individuals experience far less accidents than their hearing counterparts because they are more likely to be visually oriented and observe their surroundings. Ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, etc. and their flashing lights can be seen in side and rear view mirrors. Additionally, deaf/Deaf does not necessarily mean fully deaf. There is a spectrum of hearing loss. For many who identify as culturally Deaf, cochlear implants pose a threat to their identity. They are proud to be deaf/Deaf, to have a language (ASL) unify them, to have a rich cultural history where they fight back against the mainstream media and hearing culture thinking they're disabled or less than average, etc. That's why this is seen as an elective procedure. I recommend UA-cam-ing videos of Deaf individuals and their opinions on cochlear implants. I apologize for the long, winded response! Just an educational moment. Source: I graduated with an MA in General Anthropology and did my thesis on Deaf identity, am an NIC-Advanced certified ASL interpreter and was born deaf, grew up Deaf and received a cochlear at age 11. I only use it for work and prefer to sign/go about my day without it.
ajdrewello thanks for educating me on the subject i really appreciate it actually. its good to learn things. but i still think it should be a procedure that is covered. everyone deserves the chance to be able to hear. it just scares me a lot to think of someone who cannot hear very well. imagining what that might be like is very odd for me. i hope to learn ASL in the future. I am studying Communications and i think that learning sign language will be the icing on that cake. I've noticed that those who communicate through ASL are so much more expressive, its really an amazing language.
xyOnThePrecipice21 It's hard to imagine a life other than our own in many cases. A lot of my Deaf friends shudder at the idea of "becoming hearing" because they feel like they'd lose their identity. It's a crazy thought for most people! I think learning ASL would be great for you. Deaf people are extremely kind and welcoming to anyone who attempts to learn their language, so I'm sure you'd have a great time. I recommend making use of all the UA-cam videos of ASL basics and finding a community college or university ASL course. And hang out with some Deaf people. You'll learn a lot. Best of luck! :)
You would assume there would be captions or some sign language so that those of us who are deaf could enjoy this too. Just goes to show you how left out we are, they don't even include is in things related to us
+luvbird4evaPLAY That would be very appreciated But doesn't solve the issue. We are still very neglected media wise. Not to mention by law, things that soar on television MUST have captions when displayed online and so often ignored.
Ellen: is all this really loud right now? Sarah: yeah, amazingly yeah. Ellen: yeah cause i could imagine that suddenly the smallest thing must be really loud S: yes E: First of all it was the most most moving thing I've ever seen (talks about the video that went viral), so to eperience that.... And this is just a week old S: yes ma'am, 8 days. E: And so, explain what is is exactly you were born with S: my parents' DNA together caused for the hair in my middle ear not to form, and those hairs are what transmit the sounwaves to your brain E: wow, it's just that simple, not having the hair in your ears.... incredible S:yes E: so i don't understand how clearly you're speaking, usually there's a speach impediment because you don't hear clearly how words are pronounced. How do you speak so clearly? S: i get asked that all the time. Really, i just credit it to deaf ed school, speech therapy and I'm a big talker, i like to talk a lot, and i love to read anything i can get my hands on. I have a passion for english and grammer and always exeled in those subjects oddly enough E: by the way if you wanna read a book this is a good one ( shows her book) S: i started it E: how old are your children? S: my oldest will be 4 in a montha and my younges is 20 months E: and that i bet was something you've wanted to listen to, and your husband. What other sounds did you imagine, and think about. Like music even? S: hearing music clearly, the rain, thunder, birds... i mean, things that normal people wouldn't think about hearing... my husband snore, or yourself laughing E: speaking of your husband, Sloan hi! (Turns to husband) This is incredible. But now she knows you snore, you got away with it for so long. Sloan: yeah but i think she only experienced it one time and turned the machine off E: (to guest) you propably love hearing him snore... but it's gonna wear off S: oh it wore of the first night E: and then this is Sloan's mother ( points at the audience) Larry. Andu think larry has to be the best mother in law I've ever heard of. The procedure caused 30000 dollars per ear, so you've had one, so you couldn't aford it, and Larry gave you the money. Larry: yes i did. Sarah is the best daughter in law in the world. When this device became available... I'm not walthy at all... E:yes i was gonna say, you cashed in your retirement to do this Larry: i cashed in a small retirement fund that i had Ellen: (to guest) and your insurance doesn't cover this either, that's why u had to borrow the money. I don't think that anyone should stuggle like this financially with something this important, so we have a little gift for you. Our friends at Envoy medical corporation which is actually the company that suplied you the original implant, will not olny give you the next one for free, but they're gonna give you 30000 dollars to pay you back.
What a shame: she can turn the radio on and actually hear it... but chances are, it's Justin Beiber or Miley Cyrus playing. If only she had the operation a bit earlier - she could have enjoyed the pre-Beiber years like we all did!
At least she can simply turn her hearing device off when she hears them singing on the radio!! That's a bonus. Us others have no choice but to listen, even to sounds we do not wish to hear. She gets to choose (like with her husband's snoring). :)
Nicole3900 even though hearing devies are not as good as young ears, and often loose a lot of the higher frequencys. that is an upside, but its still tough.
+Thindorama you're too blinded by your greed to realize that it's not as easy as applying for a job and getting the job, and then keeping the steady income coming. And most people do not make enough to pay off medical bills, student loans, household bills, mortgage, pay for groceries, buy clothes and do whatever else people need to do to live all at once
It's moments like this that restore my faith in humanity. Her mother in law sacrificed for her daughter in law and in turn the universe (which is Ellen) brought it all back to her. I am privileged to be able to hear, but I cannot imagine not hearing a laugh, or the rain on a Sunday morning, or my favorite songs on the radio.
I'm from Uruguay and there aren't this kinda shows around here, so I've been watching clips on this channel for the last few days and I really admire her for doing so much for people. I mean, not only the laughs and just the good time you have while watching the show, as many people here have talked about, but also the actual help with serious issues like houses falling apart or this woman and her hearing problems and such. I really wish I meet her one day, 'cause she's amazing.
Ellen is the nicest person I've ever known! No matter what any ones situation is, she always finds a way to make it better. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally hear for the first time in your life? Thanks, Ellen for teaching everyone to be nice to any and everyone around you! The world is starting to be a better place because of people like her.
filoIII yeah but i think that ellen is the one who ask for the money abd give them the idea to give the money to people so it might not be ellens money but the reason there getting the money is because of ellen
Am i the only one that noticed that her husband has cauliflower ear? My man is a BJJ/MMA fighter .. big up to him and to his wife for staying strong and together as a unit!
+Eleanore S . I! dislike!!!!!! this video! Why?.............. ..this is supposed to be not how you can change people by how you communicate communicate with people and that means even learning sign like I have myself thank you .this called just another form of (hatred hater and bully) From! the hearing to the deaf NO! i am not deaf i hearing (BUT) I CAN SIGN WITH MY DEAF FRIENDS .........................and other people needs to stop hating just because somebody might be a little bit different than them..........................I know if (I can sign to a deaf person I know you can too)......if you had a heart if you had a so and if you open minded enough you would understand that by all there ( so you're close minded Show less...........................YOU NED TO UNDERSTAND (DEAF LIFE TO HAVE THIS RIGHT JUST!!! LIKE YOU)
+Eleanore S Nothing in the world is immune to negativity. I see it as something beautiful because it's earthly, and reminds you of our imperfect world. It would be kind of boring if something was liked by all 7 billion people in the world - for me at least. Maybe they disliked it because the amount of emotion in this video creates a dissonance in them, maybe they accidentally hit dislike. Maybe they dislike Ellen. I like dislikes on videos that I like because it's a reminder that everyone is entitled to have an opinion.
This made me cry. How precious this is. Sara's Mother-in-LOVE is an angel to help like she did. This is precious. God bless you Ellen for blessing this family!!!
Honestly, out of every miracle she has created, this one left me in more tears than usual. You shouldn't have to pay for healthcare, it's idiotic. This one truly touched me so deep, thank God Ellen was created
Doesn't it speak volumes about American healthcare that in order for the average person to access to procedures like this they literally have to create viral videos and go on Ellen?
This is a once in a life time thing bitch don't ruin it not everyone has 30k lying around this is magical instead of bashing America thank whoever you worship that people that make this stuff exist in a semi terrible world
Hannibal Lector punctuation is your friend, not your foe. Jacob also had a true point. American healthcare is terrible, because either you pay for it or you have to suffer. I wouldn't want to live in a country where people are getting bankrupt of a chronic disease and ruin their whole families life. Not to speak of an education system that also needs you spend thousands of dollar per year (college, university etc). With all the many things going wrong in this country and nothing turns to good account, USA is going down anyway and i doubt they can turn the tide, so it would be useless to start a discussion about it.
Hello Ellen! My name is Isabella, and I am 11 years old. I am also deaf, and also use a Cochlear Implant. I was born deaf, but my mom made me hear when I had about 3 months of age. Now I can hear everything, and say everything. I speak Portuguese and English fluently, and am learning German at school. I was born in Brazil and lived there until I was 3 years old, then moved to the United States and stayed there for about 8 years. Now I just moved to Germany and I am going to stay here for 2 years, then I will go back to the United States. I had the Cochlear Implant surgery when I had 4 years of age. Before I was 4, I used just a hearing aid. It was pretty tough, but with a lot of work, I was able to communicate. By the way, when I go to Disney World in Florida, I always go to that ride that is of energy and you were in it. I really enjoyed it. And I think you are really funny!!!
As an audiology major I find these stories extremely touching an exciting (like everyone else who watches this) and it reminds me why i picked my major! This was so touching.
I want to be a speech therapist for 5 years now, partly for making deaf persons able to communicate orally. You can be so marginalized when you're not able to talk with your peers. So many things have to change about the taking-over of deaf people in society.
Liamj774 I'm not a native speaker, I should have said "I've been wanting to be a speech therapist for 5 years". I want it since I'm 14, that's what I mean.
***** I agree with you, this is what I meant when I said "the taking over of deaf people IN SOCIETY". I don't want deaf people to be marginalized BECAUSE OF the ignorance of some hearing people. that's why I want on one side to educate them, and on the other side, to help deaf kids who were born in a hearing environment to communicate. If you think that only hearing people have to make efforts, then you're saying speech therapy is useless :p but maybe this is not what you were saying.
i tried not to cry......but then....the tears came. i am so happy for her.what a wonderful mother in law and thanks to Ellen for reaching out to medical company. MY HEART IS HAPPY! christina philpitt
There's a reason why, deaf people aren't disabled. Ellen shows the deaf community like they don't want to be deaf, which is wrong! Ever heard of deaf pride? I'm sorry but I think it's 100% wrong to push cochlear implants on the deaf. Honestly I hate this... Like cool it was what she wanted but this isn't something that should be put on television.
ShedYourSkin 1. Some deaf people are curious about what it's like to hear, considering it's a completely new sensation that you experience constantly 2. Don't presume to speak for the entire deaf community 3. It's always going to be optional. If you don't want the procedure, don't get it. Just because you're too poor to afford it doesn't mean you have the right to bitterly discourage others from getting it.
+UsernameUser But they never put a proud deaf person who did something good or extraordinary in the show. The only one who got in was Marlee Matling, the actress. Only when they got the CI, and want the procedure, somehow they get in... So your are right whit the point you made, partly. Because it also something that many deaf (children) not choose for, there hearing parents doing it for them so they 'fixed' something what doesn't need to be fixed and doesn't give always what has been promised. Most parents are thinking at first that it makes their deaf child an hearing child, which isn't the case: it makes the child hard of hearing. I'm not sure if that is a better thing that being totally deaf. (I know more dutch proud deafs than dutch proud hoh persons.)
As someone who received a medical procedure, that changed my life and I wouldn't have been able to get if I lived in the us because of the cost of it, I felt extremely emotional when the mother explained why she gave her money. That woman deserves all the love in the world for doing that - if all people we're like that towards each other, the world would be an amazing place.
+Derek D It didn't come from her wealth, it came from a celebrity who uses her power of celebrity to do some good for the world. Can you imagine if everyone in a seat of power committed even a tenth of their influence for causes like this, the world would be a much better place. I also think that her being conventionally attractive played no role in this act of kindness whatsoever. Let's not diminish a beautiful thing.
+Peter Mazloumian What about all the super rich people? They can't be bothered unless it benefits them. Their theory is "well I'm not getting a villa in France out of it so I can't be bothered."
Like all away to get on I’m had to be honest because this one is always there for me that one if I’m home by Soko live on my own I’ll get things done on time before before my brother Logan gets home tonight because me and him of other Logan are going out you know what and get things done and get myself cleaned up afterwards and when he comes home tonight then I am I want to have it with him not get the house for a while they have words have a good side because white out I’m not acting because one when I told you before when my dad left Saint thing for my mom
It is INSANE how much money the government can charge you just to be able to hear. No one should have to pay 60k just to hear the sound of their child's voice, thunder, birds chirping.
Omg...this woman is like an angel.. I'm from a far away small exotic island called Srilanka..we have free health care here but we never appreciate it.. This makes me think that how much We should admire what we have.. I don't know whether Ellen has heard about our country even.. But I just want her to know that u ARE AN AWESOME WONDERFUL AMAZING PERSON...!!!!!
I love you ellen , you are just the most sweetest women alive ! I wish there was more wealthy women like you . God bless you . You will be re paid back at some point for your kindness :) ♡
Thank you Ellen! What a great story. It's so difficult to pay for the bills and travel. I have Superior Canal Dehiscence and Menieres. I had to fight tooth and nail to get my insurance to cover me for testing and surgery. It cost me thousands of dollars to travel out of state. Ellen and this woman's mother in law are 2 really amazing people to give life to her.
Now, everyday i watch and i am so happy to know that have people like Ellen in this world, thank you for you be so big heart like that. God bless you and everybody that is around you. Kisses from Brazil and Uruguay
I am happy she got a CI but honestly it's kind of sad. The reason I am saying this is because you not being able to hear is only as bad as hearing people make it look. Many people don't know this but there is a Deaf culture in this world. Getting a CI is YOUR own chose but I hope she knows that being deaf is not a bad thing. I know I am going go get a lot of hate from saying this but I just want to put it out there that being Deaf is not a disability it is who you are. There is a history behind being Deaf. It just makes me sad to see Deaf people pressured into the hearing world without getting to know the Deaf world. THIS IS MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION JUST LIKE GETTING A CI IS HERS. I Just want people to understand that what may seem like a horrible disability to you might not be to the people with the disability.
The way you think is strange.. I am partially deaf myself, Right ear has a hole in the ear drum, I can honestly say.. It's not something I would like to have. It is very annoying, being you cannot understand half the time due to not hearing it, or having to have music up fully just to hear it. I know partially deaf & fully deaf is two different things, But even I myself, Could not imagine being, deaf. Just being half deaf upsets me as it is.
Caboose Cabana I personally think it is harder for people like you just because you rely on hearing (I assume) so to you it is a disadvantage I am talking about fully deaf or heard of hearing. For every deaf or hard of hearing person it all depends. If you hate it and want a city or just hate it that is your decision but you can choose to embrace it. I just want to get the point across that being deaf at least fully deaf or hard of hearing is not as bad as hearing people think it is.
Ben Simon Depends, if I became deaf it'd be horrible for my life. I'm not blind but I still (lol, Capt. obvious here XD) rely more on hearing than my eyes. If I suddenly couldn't hear the car coming just too fast from the right I'd be dead. As it is now, I can hear peoples footsteps up to 20 metres behind me. I use that to further orientate me in my enviroment, and also finding things that my eyes wouldn't have seen until it would be too late... so for me, deafness would force me to change my ENTIRE lifestyle...
I cried. Ellen is so generous and an inspiration to the world. I think this has raised awareness to the lacking benefits of medical insurance, and I hope medical insurance in the future is much better then it is now.
This is so encouraging. My boyfriend became deaf at 22 because of TB medication. I hope one day he can undergo such an operation. Communication is quite challenging since am still learning SL.
Omg I love Ellen so much! She is the kindest, sweetest and most generous person in the whole world. She helps people with something they are struggling with. Giving donations, gifts and etc. There's nothing else to say, she's awesome. I ❤ you Ellen! 😄😄
would it be possible to insert closed captions, please? I'm also deaf, I have a cochlear implant and I'm not english native, so it would help me a lot to understand what people say in the video. Also I think that even har d of hearing) english native speakers with or without Coclhear Implant would be grateful too! thank you so much!
Hi there! I was just wondering what it's like to have a cochlear. How would you describe the sense? P.S. I'll listen to this video again and write down everything that they say for you.
Where's your check from Envoy and a appearance on Ellen? Don't you see the real problem with this? If Ellen thinks anyone who is deaf shouldn't suffer, or have to pay out of pocket for surgery should have a check mailed to them.
+Visceral Venom It's obvious Ellen and her show are doing this for publicity. But I'd like to think that people can do things for more than one reason. Maybe Ellen can't help every deaf person in the world, but it probably felt good to help one sincere woman who couldn't afford the implants on her own. And who knows. The implants cost $30,000... but maybe that figure represents a loss per unit sold for Envoy!
I was born deaf. I didnt have my first hearing aids until i was 4. But i do remember the first time I heard music.. Its was my parents favourite musician playing in teh background.. and that was Kenny Rogers (we are australians btw) ITs hard to explain, but somehow.. i understood music better than spoken word. The delight of hearing each notes .. as well as all notes together, from different instruments.. is just.. magical. Yes even today.. I spend more time listening to music, namely Vangelis, and Classicals
Oh man, she is so lovely. And so is her husband and her mother in law. And Ellen is lovely too. And so are you who you are reading this comment.
STOP THIS, STOP THIS AT ONCE! THERE WILL BE NO POSITIVITY ON UA-cam! THIS IS A PLACE OF BITTERNESS AND ANGER!
Shut up😐👊
^ I rest my case
breeeegs :) You made me positively laugh..... :)))))
Funny that you have you have that profile pic and giving a positive comment
Wow. It cost $60K if you want to hear?! We need a HUGE change in healthcare.
Thank all the regulatory hoops that companies have to jump through, and the team of lawyers they have to hire and pay in order to comply with the FDA and other agencies.
Sanders 2016 then.
JustLouIt Such deep thoughts. As if a "change" is going to magically make everything cheaper.
no
*****
Yep. Change. Hope. Love.
I'm also deaf. Completely in one ear and 25% in the other I had an operation 3 years ago now. And the smallest noises are amazing to hear at first, like birds tweeting, dogs barking on the street. Cars etc
Sofie Cottam keep smiling always!! :D
thank you
Sofie Cottam I couldn't imagine what it must have been like to not hear music. You could probably feel it, but I love music...what was it like hearing music? Different from what you imagined? You could hear a bit though, couldn't you? You said 25% in one...
I could hear, but u couldn't hear as much as I should of done. All throughout school I'd complain I didn't know what I was doing in class because I couldn't hear the teacher, teachers told my mum to take me to have a hearing test done and she did every 6 months, they kept saying I had glue ear. I fell back on writing, reading, spelling and listening . when I had my op I came outside the hospital and I could hear a dog barking and the sound of leaves on the trees I was so excited! So basicly I couldn't hear things from a distance. But I could up close. But with the hearing aid I've got everything is louder but echoey. And I can't tell where a sound is coming from like my left or right so I have to be careful when crossing roads etc. I found out I was deaf when one day I couldn't stop tilting my head to one side and it felt like I had a huge bubble in my ear, so I booked myself a hospital appointment to get checked I found out there I was 100% deaf in my right ear, and 25% in my left. I was furious that they hadn't found it sooner. I did my GCSEs at school (before my op) and got low grades, when I went to collage (after my op) I taught myself to read write and spell (my spellings still not perfect) I took my GCSEs again and got high grades, its changed my life. ☺ xxx
Sofie Cottam same here i don't hear at all I'm losing the ability to hear on my ear 😢
ELLEN IS A GODDAMN SAINT AND THIS IS WHY SHE IS SO LOVED
"HEY YOU'RE BEING A GOOD PERSON, LET ME REWARD YOU WITH SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR YOU BECAUSE I CAN"
BLESS THIS WOMAN MORE CELEBRITIES SHOULD DO STUFF LIKE THIS
#ELLENFORPRESIDENT
Salem Novak Amen!!!!!
+Salem Novak couldn't agree more!!!!
U r so right, took the words right out of my head 🙋high 5.....😃✌ Peace
+Salem Novak Yes frick Kanye, Ellen's what it's all about!
Omg yes! Ellen for president!!!
THIS is why I love Ellen. She's so loving and generous.
hetaes she is deGenerus Like literally
Ellen Degenerous
hetaes 100000 likes
It is a business procedure. Oprah used to give away cars for everyone in audience.
There is no reason in the universe for this procedure to cost $30,000 per ear.
+Ryan Sinclair well when you pay $150 for a doctor to look at your eyes for 5 mins and ask you which lens is better, i think they'd charge $28k to open your ear and look at it, $2k for the gear ofc
Why not? It likely cost millions to bring this product to market.
+Boo Ninny That's just the thing. It cost an absurd amount of money to research and produce the product, and so the consumers have to pay back the funding indefinitely.
That is egregious.
+Ryan Sinclair calm down, all new treatments and technologies start out expensive. Give it some time and the prices will go down. You can't want the most top-notch technology to be released ultra cheap otherwise no company would waste millions developing them. Either that, or the government should subside them ... we all know that is not gonna happen.
Omg how she calls Ellen "ma'am" is the sweetest thing what a nice woman
Hearing is a necessity, not a cosmetic addition. She shouldn't have to pay 30k per ear to hear. Healthcare system is fucked up.
+Mich Alice Well she might could get the less expensive hearing aids to hear something. Can't say if that would give this woman the same amount of hearing, or she was already using hearing aids before the operation. But most hearing aids aren't payed by any insurence either. Just a fact: the CI (cochlear implant) doesn't make you a hearing person. Just a hard of hearing person and everything you could here before, without these things, you are losing that if your CI is not in your ear (when a sleep, taking a shower of going for a swim.) Then your a fully deaf..
Back to this woman: I hope see get what she is expecting to hear in time, that she will be happy with it and enjoyed it, and I'm glad Ellen could help her family out. Also I hope she doesn't need a new implant whitin 15 years, which it normaly does.
+Mich Will you pay for it?
+Jesus Christ fuck off Jesus, you get everything for free.
Why not? The reasearch to create such a device and then bring it to market likely cost millions. The company needs to turn a profit to stay in business, otherwise they won't be around to continue perfecting their products or creating new ones to help people.
Mich, welcome to USA, the country with one of the worst health care system in the world. Profits are first.
It's amazing how technology can make someone's life a whole lot better. :)
I love this comment so much! So true
sana ali :)
Yeah technology that costs 30K
This is why science is crucial to our future as humans. :)
xMahzii under the obsolete monetary system & the patent thing that comes with it as a package, science will never thrive at its greatest potential and fastest pace to benefit mankind. The Venus project or anything better.
I'm surprised she didn't talk with a lisp like most deaf people do. She speaks very well and she only had it for a week! Amazing video and amazing lady :)
She could always speak like that - it wasn't just after she received the implant. She was taught the proper way to speak through speech therapy.
Still makes me sick, that so many people were against free health care, when you have people who never had a chance because they were born a certain way then charge them 30,000$ PER EAR. Greedy Corporate America at its finest.
well that's why allot of Americans go to different countries to get medical care. like I live near Mexico and I always go over there and buy medicine and vaccinations. it's really cheap I'm Mexico and it works good.
That's why everyone wants to get into England 😂
+Josh Burdon Actually, the opposite. Everyone goes to America ._.
Why? Because turns out capitalism encourages growth. And that's why America contributes the most to medical research and development.....
+Shrek Kong Does it??
And does this justify bills for IVs for over 180$ per IV? Or hospitalbills for an appendectomy that are so high that people could buy a new middleclass car if not two? I don't really think so! The american health-system is just as f***ed up as their educational system (don't get me started on that one!).
TheSztyko Yes it does justify it. Progress in medical sciences benefits humanity and free healthcare just gives a moment of relief. Also, U.S's advancment in medicine is used in the countries with free healthcare to better effectively treat people and save more people.
Ellen is the most generous person ever! I'd love meeting her! She's really funny and just super nice! 😇 She's an angel, but a really funny angel!
maybe thats why her last name is 'De Generes'
but its not her money it's always another company or a sponsor giving it to the guests.
No, but he uses her fame and good-will since the sponsors know their brand will be shown in a positive light. While she does this mainly to further her own brand, it is still a nice gesture.
Well duh, she's Ellen TheGenerous!
Marnie McGaffin I would say that mother in law is the best though!
Slone is one hell of a lucky man being stuck between having such a incredible wife on one end and an incredible mother on the other end.
Michelle Sullivan totally
I am jealous.
You're right...Most of the people in these days are really very rude or don't try to understand...we should try to be more understanding and kind
Good lord, I'm sick, on the verge of PMSing and now, because of you Ellen, I'm crying... And not complaining.
Same here! I'm PMS-ing and crying my eyes out now. And love it! :D
You wrote this a month ago, I guess you're PMSing this time around. If so, well hello I'll join your boat hehe! Tearjerkers youtube videos here we go:D
This brought me to tears... never take what you have for granted... value everything and thank God
Ellen DeGENEROUS ❤️
Did you watch the video? Envoy is writing the check. Ellen didn't give a dime.
I agree she's generous but her name is spelled Ellen Degeneres. Not trying to be rude or anything!
+Erica and anjelica I know it is DeGeneres which is why I typed “generous” in capitals, I just wanted to express how generous she is.. No worries
+7amoodoq8 oh ok thanks!
+Erica and anjelica You're a special kind of stupid.
How could anyone dislike this
A lot of the Deaf community feel like this is betrayal, and should not be allowed because it implies that there was something wrong with her that needed to be fixed. I'm guessing that's where a bunch of them came from. Which makes me sad. Her body is her choice. She should be able to hear if she wants to.
Well that's very unfortunate for them.
SilverFlame819 sydneymichellexx Well to be blunt, those deaf people that think that way are a bunch of idiots.. If my leg was blown off, you can be 100% sure that I would do everything I can to walk again, by getting a prostetic leg.. And same thing with this deaf thing.. It is her right to get her hearing fixed, and to be prosecuted by the exact people who should be supporting her the most (deaf community) is just shitty to the max.PS. Ellen thanks for helping this family
SilverFlame819 im deaf and i really dont feel betrayed
***** Yeah, it's really an oldschool thing to think it's betrayal :/
You can't go on ellen without expecting to get at least $10,000
Implants to make a deaf person hear for the first time. We live in sci-fi today.
Just imagine experiencing music for the first time. It must be a nearly religious experience, suddenly discovering an entirely new sense that you could never percieve before. Makes you wonder what kind of senses we might aquire in the future thanks to technology.
+Baleur actually no i am deaf and a cochlear would NOT make me hear because its technology but see i was born with out ear nerves okay?? u need the actual nerves to be hooked up to the cochlear which is damaged during birth like german measles or menginitis or whatever disease so i wait for the day THEY CAN ACTUALLY invent a implant that grows nerves ?? so anyone got a nerve to donate ?? lol that is one of the science mysteries they have not yet evolved so long i probably wont live to see that science breakthrough sighhhhhhh and for the rest of u canadian insurance will NOT cover ear implant u have to pay on your own because that is a birth defect not after being born maybe the very rich can afford that kind of insurance but no i know i tried and no insurance companies do not think cochlear is necessary at all so they only do after a car accident or etc so no
+aquariuskitty21 Not trying to be rude, but I can't really make sense of what you have said.
+LegenDairy Gamers I can clearly make sense of everything he said, so i do not know what the problem here is (there are grammatical errors, yet still completely understandable). If you are being legitimate then i will inform you about what he was trying to say.
He was explaining that he is deaf, and that the mechanism that the girl in the video had used (cochlear implant) only works if you contain the nerves in your ear that allow you to hear. The girl possessed these nerves, though she was missing the hair in your ear that transmits the sound, therefore the cochlear implant worked for her. He is missing those nerves entirely because he was born without them, therefore that mechanism does not work for him. That is why he said that he is waiting for the day that they can implant something that grows nerves (though i'm highly skeptical that is actually possible, plausible, or even logically accurate). In addition, he also said that he probably won't be around if that were to ever happen in the future. Furthermore, he was also explaining how insurance does not cover these types of things, because it is a birth defect (in his case and in the girl in the video's case), rather than something that had occurred after birth, therefore the insurance company is not liable for something like this.
144Heartx Yo dude I was really high when I read his comment. I honestly forgot about this xD but now that i'm not under the influence I got that, thanks for the explanation anyways :)
Even then.. how the fuck is OP even wrong? OP never said anything about the implants being a foolproof way for the deaf to hear. He just simply said that we are living in the future. Basically that things like this were just a mere dream years and years ago.
Who's cutting onions..?
I think it's fill 😿😿😿 *punches fill in the face* I gotem 😎
+SuperMisterKory Me! And these onions are those strong ones...
+SuperMisterKory that god damn onion vapor... screw this,
+SuperMisterKory ~ Damn onions! I'm drowning here!
+SuperMisterKory Some strong stuff, they are..
If those guys lived in the UK, they'd have it for free in the first place.
You sexy little bitch
My wife had this surgery (free) in the UK and they screwed it up. Her hearing actually got worse. She had the second ear done in the US and recovered all her hearing on that side. This same doctor repaired the botched UK surgery and she recovered 60-70% in the first ear. Very expensive but you get what you pay for.
TooleyPeter But, I have to ask, how much DID you pay?
Many thousands per ear. And worth every penny.
TooleyPeter And that just sucks, it's not fair to have to pay so much. I have to admit, you must've had a pretty shitty doctor and that's very unfortunate, but every time I've been on the NHS it's been just fine.
How in the world can 340 people dislike this video!?!? Great story and I never watch talk shows but I have to admit that I do like watching Ellen. Also I'm a guys guy. I fix my own car, love to watch and play sports and have a background in martial arts... lol don't tell my friends!
prasert85 Well there's one. 339 to go.
At least there is 33,000 likes on the video :)
Positivity. :D
PerroxidoKunX
If you had taken the time to read some comments, it would have saved you the time it took you to write yours.
It's clear to me. The dislikers aren't disliking this woman's success and the truly emotional aspect of the story - that's universal, and it brought tears to my eyes. I don't want to take anything away from that joy (and I certainly didn't "dislike" this video), but I realized that there is a difference between the tears I had watching her original first-time-hearing video and this one. The first one was true empathy and happiness for another person's joy. The tears for this one are from another sort of empathy that can only exist in our society, where we all work to make money, save for security, and mostly fall in the middle where it is a daily concern. We dream of winning the lottery; we dream of being recipients of some miraculous kindness to alleviate our financial burdens. I'm sure that many of the dislikers of this video are responding to the U.S. healthcare system and how in other countries her family would not need to sacrifice their security for a procedure, hence setting up the situation where Ellen can come in and save the day. I love Ellen. I love the U.S., but I'm just trying to respond thoughtfully to your question.
My brother went to a school for deaf people for a few months because he'd just had an ear operation. He was the only one there who could actually hear though. And he really loved it there even though he couldn't even speak sign language but he still could communicate with the other kids because kids don't really need a language to understand each other. I think it's a beautiful thing that making people hear again is possible in this day and age.
that's so awesome omg
I watch this every time I suffer from "Office Eye Syndrome" (dry eyes). Boooom! And they are wet again!
lol! :)
lol
I'm proud coz I'm deaf as well wearing 2 hearing aids and I remember watching this show during my lunch break here in Australia it just moved me so much it wasn't even funny coz I know what she has been through. Its sad that procedures like that cost so much but for me I was lucky enough to have assistance from my government to get 2 hearing aids for free. Ellen you are a treasure to be kept on our television screens until the end of time coz you are second to MJ that I admire most in the world. Thank you for being so kind to families and those that need it most.
deaf or not .. that woman is just stunningly beautiful
don't really understand what hearing has to do with being beautiful.. but yea she's beautiful
Ellen is such a wonderful person and humanitarian. Is it possible she could run for president??? Her light is so bright you cant help but feel lifted watching her. Thanks for all you do!
I hope not. That will eat her soul out. We all need Ellen as she is now.
ilythia amen to that
Her “thank you” at the end is the most genuine thank you I’ve ever heard. Meant so much! Amazing video and story.
What a beautiful woman. For her to hear for the first time is unreal and it is such a great feeling when you see somebody so deserving to have such a great time! Congratulations to her and I hope she has an even more wonderful life now that she is able to enjoy the sounds of her loved ones!
Ellen does more than just make people smile, she CHANGES LIVES. It's people like her that remind me that there are still people in the world with a beautiful heart and a pure soul.
you think the money comes out of the dyks pocket??
+dave lastman no you ignorant ass, but I'm sure she informs sponsors and charities of cases like this to help these unfortunate people out. It's discriminating shit heads like you that make the world what it is today.
People who thumb down must have their own issues & I feel sorry for you all.
This is a lovely story & I wish the state could do more to help folks like her.
People who are deaf dislike this video. It's about a deaf person, yet there are zero subtitles for this video. So there are issues, because people can't fucking watch the video even though it's law to include captions.
they must have expected this from ellen!! she always pays back those who deserve it
I love how she said, "we have a little gift for you". You could tell she was bringing it.
Ellen you're such an amazing and a sweet-hearted person! God Bless You
she is amazing
She is amazing
A little fyi, Don't watch this video when you're pmsing.
oh my god, i read this too late!!!
Elisa Flores So did I, damn it.
this is a very useful comment for me right now.
Jacqueline Clasen read this after I burst into tears 🙂🙂🙂
Jacqueline Clasen what's pmsing
Ellen is one of the most beautiful souls to ever exist on this planet!
i wish i had the finances to be as giving but living in Canada is even harder to keep my head above water lol
yes she is :)
Wow I can't belive they charge 30k per ear I think it should be free :)
Good old capitalism
***** It's called socialism, you fuck.
Being controlled by the government isn't that bad as amerifat way ofl ife always shouts out.
***** You must be one of the standard Alex Jones watchers. With you repeating his 2 + 2 = 5 shit & the fluoride in the water shit. It isn't bad to educate yourself, but being nothing more that a repeater, that's sad...
Lol @ parrots...
***** That was rude
OMG....I've never cried before on any of these programs but this freaking video got me in tears....wowww....
Me too. I just wrote the same comment.
This is beautiful! And, Ellen is truly amazing!
Yes...beautiful.
She learned to understand words in 8 days? I mean I can hear say Spanish people speak but don't understand it. Is it because she was taught to pronounce words without hearing them? Quite incredible story!
Yes, there are specialised tutors who teach the deaf how to understand how to communicate. Just like they teach them to understand what people are saying, they teach them to talk. It's beautiful.
When you learn ASL sentences are parafrazed but through tutors they also learn normal grammar so it's almost like learning two languages. Ex- My name is Kristen. ASL- MY NAME K-R-I-S-T-E-N
Kristen Pike
HI: Actually Sign Language is another Language jut like German and Spanish or Italian or another foreign Language. I am learning ASL myself and also I deal with the deaf people that are teaching me and also They have accepted me which is unusual since the Deaf Community does not accept anyone from the hearing community.
Kristen Pike It's not paraphrasing, ASL it's a totally distinct language with its own set of grammar rules and idiosyncrasies. Some people (usually the hearing who know how to sign) will also sign in regular, English grammar... usually referred to as "(American) English Sign Language" as opposed to "American Sign Language." What you're referring to as paraphrasing is usually just correct ASL grammar. For example, a simple English sentence like "The boy threw the ball" is actually signed "BOY THREW BALL" in ASL.
ok i dont understand why this isn't medically necessary? deafness poses a serious threat...but anyway, i am so happy for this woman. they are a beautiful family. such cute kids too!
Excuse me? A serious threat? Please tell me you're joking
poor word choice on my behalf. i meant that deaf people are more likely to be in dangerous situations that a hearing person wouldn't "normally" experience. just think of driving, or crossing the street, or fire alarms. i know there are resources to help in those kinds of situations but i don't see why this wouldn't be a covered procedure considering how hearing is really important in some of these situations.
xyOnThePrecipice21 On the contrary, most statistics show that deaf/Deaf (capital "D" for those who identify with Deaf Culture) individuals experience less harm in "dangerous situations" than hearing individuals do. Many of these studies can be found in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, and on the website for Gallaudet University. When driving, for example, deaf/Deaf individuals experience far less accidents than their hearing counterparts because they are more likely to be visually oriented and observe their surroundings. Ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, etc. and their flashing lights can be seen in side and rear view mirrors. Additionally, deaf/Deaf does not necessarily mean fully deaf. There is a spectrum of hearing loss. For many who identify as culturally Deaf, cochlear implants pose a threat to their identity. They are proud to be deaf/Deaf, to have a language (ASL) unify them, to have a rich cultural history where they fight back against the mainstream media and hearing culture thinking they're disabled or less than average, etc. That's why this is seen as an elective procedure. I recommend UA-cam-ing videos of Deaf individuals and their opinions on cochlear implants. I apologize for the long, winded response! Just an educational moment. Source: I graduated with an MA in General Anthropology and did my thesis on Deaf identity, am an NIC-Advanced certified ASL interpreter and was born deaf, grew up Deaf and received a cochlear at age 11. I only use it for work and prefer to sign/go about my day without it.
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thanks for educating me on the subject i really appreciate it actually. its good to learn things. but i still think it should be a procedure that is covered. everyone deserves the chance to be able to hear. it just scares me a lot to think of someone who cannot hear very well. imagining what that might be like is very odd for me. i hope to learn ASL in the future. I am studying Communications and i think that learning sign language will be the icing on that cake. I've noticed that those who communicate through ASL are so much more expressive, its really an amazing language.
xyOnThePrecipice21 It's hard to imagine a life other than our own in many cases. A lot of my Deaf friends shudder at the idea of "becoming hearing" because they feel like they'd lose their identity. It's a crazy thought for most people! I think learning ASL would be great for you. Deaf people are extremely kind and welcoming to anyone who attempts to learn their language, so I'm sure you'd have a great time. I recommend making use of all the UA-cam videos of ASL basics and finding a community college or university ASL course. And hang out with some Deaf people. You'll learn a lot. Best of luck! :)
She has awesome tats btw
Young Kootra she's beautiful too
Yes that's what I was thinking
yessssss!!
You would assume there would be captions or some sign language so that those of us who are deaf could enjoy this too.
Just goes to show you how left out we are, they don't even include is in things related to us
I'm sorry you feel that way. I'd be happy to write down everything that's said in this video and post it in a comment for you! :)
+luvbird4evaPLAY
That would be very appreciated
But doesn't solve the issue.
We are still very neglected media wise.
Not to mention by law, things that soar on television MUST have captions when displayed online and so often ignored.
Anthonie Zapata I'm sorry you guys have to go through that. :(
Ellen: is all this really loud right now?
Sarah: yeah, amazingly yeah.
Ellen: yeah cause i could imagine that suddenly the smallest thing must be really loud
S: yes
E: First of all it was the most most moving thing I've ever seen (talks about the video that went viral), so to eperience that.... And this is just a week old
S: yes ma'am, 8 days.
E: And so, explain what is is exactly you were born with
S: my parents' DNA together caused for the hair in my middle ear not to form, and those hairs are what transmit the sounwaves to your brain
E: wow, it's just that simple, not having the hair in your ears.... incredible
S:yes
E: so i don't understand how clearly you're speaking, usually there's a speach impediment because you don't hear clearly how words are pronounced. How do you speak so clearly?
S: i get asked that all the time. Really, i just credit it to deaf ed school, speech therapy and I'm a big talker, i like to talk a lot, and i love to read anything i can get my hands on. I have a passion for english and grammer and always exeled in those subjects oddly enough
E: by the way if you wanna read a book this is a good one ( shows her book)
S: i started it
E: how old are your children?
S: my oldest will be 4 in a montha and my younges is 20 months
E: and that i bet was something you've wanted to listen to, and your husband. What other sounds did you imagine, and think about. Like music even?
S: hearing music clearly, the rain, thunder, birds... i mean, things that normal people wouldn't think about hearing... my husband snore, or yourself laughing
E: speaking of your husband, Sloan hi! (Turns to husband) This is incredible. But now she knows you snore, you got away with it for so long.
Sloan: yeah but i think she only experienced it one time and turned the machine off
E: (to guest) you propably love hearing him snore... but it's gonna wear off
S: oh it wore of the first night
E: and then this is Sloan's mother ( points at the audience) Larry. Andu think larry has to be the best mother in law I've ever heard of. The procedure caused 30000 dollars per ear, so you've had one, so you couldn't aford it, and Larry gave you the money.
Larry: yes i did. Sarah is the best daughter in law in the world. When this device became available... I'm not walthy at all...
E:yes i was gonna say, you cashed in your retirement to do this
Larry: i cashed in a small retirement fund that i had
Ellen: (to guest) and your insurance doesn't cover this either, that's why u had to borrow the money.
I don't think that anyone should stuggle like this financially with something this important, so we have a little gift for you.
Our friends at Envoy medical corporation which is actually the company that suplied you the original implant, will not olny give you the next one for free, but they're gonna give you 30000 dollars to pay you back.
that's pretty much it, sorry for any misspellings, i didn't read it back a second time :p
What a shame: she can turn the radio on and actually hear it... but chances are, it's Justin Beiber or Miley Cyrus playing. If only she had the operation a bit earlier - she could have enjoyed the pre-Beiber years like we all did!
I love you.
True. But even that "music" must be the best in the world for her. That feeling must be amazing.
Poultrygeist LMAO
At least she can simply turn her hearing device off when she hears them singing on the radio!! That's a bonus. Us others have no choice but to listen, even to sounds we do not wish to hear. She gets to choose (like with her husband's snoring). :)
Nicole3900
even though hearing devies are not as good as young ears, and often loose a lot of the higher frequencys. that is an upside, but its still tough.
She makes this world a better place!
👍yeah males pple happy
I am happy when other people are happy.
Love Ellen so much! She helps so many people. Made me feel all the feels. So happy for this family and that this woman can now hear.
It's so sickening that people have to choose between getting treated for a medical condition or feeding their families. It's unacceptable.
+Fatima Tariq It's fully acceptable if you aren't smart enough to put together enough money for both.
+Thindorama you're too blinded by your greed to realize that it's not as easy as applying for a job and getting the job, and then keeping the steady income coming. And most people do not make enough to pay off medical bills, student loans, household bills, mortgage, pay for groceries, buy clothes and do whatever else people need to do to live all at once
You've just told the saddest reality of the world. Everyone should realize it and make some changes in the medical system
Hi how are you I heard
goddamn it these videos always get to me
It's moments like this that restore my faith in humanity. Her mother in law sacrificed for her daughter in law and in turn the universe (which is Ellen) brought it all back to her. I am privileged to be able to hear, but I cannot imagine not hearing a laugh, or the rain on a Sunday morning, or my favorite songs on the radio.
I'm from Uruguay and there aren't this kinda shows around here, so I've been watching clips on this channel for the last few days and I really admire her for doing so much for people. I mean, not only the laughs and just the good time you have while watching the show, as many people here have talked about, but also the actual help with serious issues like houses falling apart or this woman and her hearing problems and such. I really wish I meet her one day, 'cause she's amazing.
Ellen is the nicest person I've ever known! No matter what any ones situation is, she always finds a way to make it better. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally hear for the first time in your life? Thanks, Ellen for teaching everyone to be nice to any and everyone around you! The world is starting to be a better place because of people like her.
Ellen is the most generous human being I've ever seen
Emily L Ellen didn't give her anything. The company did.
I get it, Ellen De genorous lol puns 😂
Pun not intended
filoIII yeah but i think that ellen is the one who ask for the money abd give them the idea to give the money to people so it might not be ellens money but the reason there getting the money is because of ellen
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why cant there be more people on earth like Ellen
Just love this! We did a story on her hearing for the first time... Ellen's follow-up and gift is so very moving. Thanks to all involved.
Seriously, no CC? When you run a story on a [formerly] deaf woman you should put CC on the video. The lack of CC on this segment is despicable.
Ellen is so amazingly sweet. I LOVE her. What a generous human being. We need more people like her in this world.
Am i the only one that noticed that her husband has cauliflower ear? My man is a BJJ/MMA fighter .. big up to him and to his wife for staying strong and together as a unit!
***** oh god.
you do not wanna know..
but if you really wanna do, google it :P
***** did you find out what cauliflower ear is? hehe
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Bob Builde Thats not so disgusting
How could anyone dislike this video!?
+Eleanore S . I! dislike!!!!!! this video! Why?..............
..this is supposed to be not how you can change people by how you communicate communicate with people and that means even learning sign like I have myself thank you .this called just another form of (hatred hater and bully) From! the hearing to the deaf NO! i am not deaf i hearing (BUT) I CAN SIGN WITH MY DEAF FRIENDS .........................and other people needs to stop hating just because somebody might be a little bit different than them..........................I know if (I can sign to a deaf person I know you can too)......if you had a heart if you had a so and if you open minded enough you would understand that by all there ( so you're close minded
Show less...........................YOU NED TO UNDERSTAND (DEAF LIFE TO HAVE THIS RIGHT JUST!!! LIKE YOU)
+HARD OF HEARING SIGNER very interesting
+Eleanore S Nothing in the world is immune to negativity. I see it as something beautiful because it's earthly, and reminds you of our imperfect world. It would be kind of boring if something was liked by all 7 billion people in the world - for me at least.
Maybe they disliked it because the amount of emotion in this video creates a dissonance in them, maybe they accidentally hit dislike. Maybe they dislike Ellen. I like dislikes on videos that I like because it's a reminder that everyone is entitled to have an opinion.
+Evelyn Naranjo calm down obviously english isnt their first lang
+Eleanore S I was wondering the exact same thing... Until I realized it doesn't have closed captions available.
This made me cry. How precious this is. Sara's Mother-in-LOVE is an angel to help like she did. This is precious. God bless you Ellen for blessing this family!!!
Honestly, out of every miracle she has created, this one left me in more tears than usual. You shouldn't have to pay for healthcare, it's idiotic. This one truly touched me so deep, thank God Ellen was created
Doesn't it speak volumes about American healthcare that in order for the average person to access to procedures like this they literally have to create viral videos and go on Ellen?
This is a once in a life time thing bitch don't ruin it not everyone has 30k lying around this is magical instead of bashing America thank whoever you worship that people that make this stuff exist in a semi terrible world
Hannibal Lector punctuation is your friend, not your foe.
Jacob also had a true point. American healthcare is terrible, because either you pay for it or you have to suffer.
I wouldn't want to live in a country where people are getting bankrupt of a chronic disease and ruin their whole families life. Not to speak of an education system that also needs you spend thousands of dollar per year (college, university etc).
With all the many things going wrong in this country and nothing turns to good account, USA is going down anyway and i doubt they can turn the tide, so it would be useless to start a discussion about it.
That's way Obama is pushing so hard Obamacare. So people can have access to something so basic as to being able to hear.
It speaks volumes about the world we've created in general. Problems exist everywhere not just America.
Hello Ellen! My name is Isabella, and I am 11 years old. I am also deaf, and also use a Cochlear Implant. I was born deaf, but my mom made me hear when I had about 3 months of age. Now I can hear everything, and say everything. I speak Portuguese and English fluently, and am learning German at school. I was born in Brazil and lived there until I was 3 years old, then moved to the United States and stayed there for about 8 years. Now I just moved to Germany and I am going to stay here for 2 years, then I will go back to the United States. I had the Cochlear Implant surgery when I had 4 years of age. Before I was 4, I used just a hearing aid. It was pretty tough, but with a lot of work, I was able to communicate. By the way, when I go to Disney World in Florida, I always go to that ride that is of energy and you were in it. I really enjoyed it. And I think you are really funny!!!
As an audiology major I find these stories extremely touching an exciting (like everyone else who watches this) and it reminds me why i picked my major! This was so touching.
Heart warming to see.
i'm tearing.
$30,000 per ear? Cashing in retirement fund? Socialized medicine please
I want to be a speech therapist for 5 years now, partly for making deaf persons able to communicate orally. You can be so marginalized when you're not able to talk with your peers. So many things have to change about the taking-over of deaf people in society.
+demeko96 what do you mean "taking-over of deaf people"? If a Deaf person is in a Deaf community, their only problems are ignorant hearing people...
this is exactly what I mean. ;)
+demeko96 Why wold you only want to be a speech therapist for 5 years?
Liamj774 I'm not a native speaker, I should have said "I've been wanting to be a speech therapist for 5 years". I want it since I'm 14, that's what I mean.
***** I agree with you, this is what I meant when I said "the taking over of deaf people IN SOCIETY". I don't want deaf people to be marginalized BECAUSE OF the ignorance of some hearing people. that's why I want on one side to educate them, and on the other side, to help deaf kids who were born in a hearing environment to communicate. If you think that only hearing people have to make efforts, then you're saying speech therapy is useless :p but maybe this is not what you were saying.
i tried not to cry......but then....the tears came. i am so happy for her.what a wonderful mother in law and thanks to Ellen for reaching out to medical company. MY HEART IS HAPPY! christina philpitt
LMFAO the guy at 318 when the mother mentioned cashing her retiring fund
Lol thought I was the only one
lol
john edward Acosido hes like 80, he knows what she's talking about lol
I also noticed his reaction!! He was like "man I would never be able to do that"
Lmao too funny
i totally welled up watching this :') this is such a beautiful story and ellen you honestly makes this world such a better place
She is the best and nieces person I have met compared to mymom
Hannah Lomoth Well, lets just say Ellen DeGeneres is generous. :D
Epstein rizz
how do these videos get dislikes??
People hit the dislike button. It's really easy
There's a reason why, deaf people aren't disabled. Ellen shows the deaf community like they don't want to be deaf, which is wrong! Ever heard of deaf pride? I'm sorry but I think it's 100% wrong to push cochlear implants on the deaf. Honestly I hate this... Like cool it was what she wanted but this isn't something that should be put on television.
ShedYourSkin 1. Some deaf people are curious about what it's like to hear, considering it's a completely new sensation that you experience constantly
2. Don't presume to speak for the entire deaf community
3. It's always going to be optional. If you don't want the procedure, don't get it. Just because you're too poor to afford it doesn't mean you have the right to bitterly discourage others from getting it.
+UsernameUser But they never put a proud deaf person who did something good or extraordinary in the show. The only one who got in was Marlee Matling, the actress. Only when they got the CI, and want the procedure, somehow they get in...
So your are right whit the point you made, partly. Because it also something that many deaf (children) not choose for, there hearing parents doing it for them so they 'fixed' something what doesn't need to be fixed and doesn't give always what has been promised. Most parents are thinking at first that it makes their deaf child an hearing child, which isn't the case: it makes the child hard of hearing. I'm not sure if that is a better thing that being totally deaf. (I know more dutch proud deafs than dutch proud hoh persons.)
shersmk90 Oh boy! Who cares?
As someone who received a medical procedure, that changed my life and I wouldn't have been able to get if I lived in the us because of the cost of it, I felt extremely emotional when the mother explained why she gave her money. That woman deserves all the love in the world for doing that - if all people we're like that towards each other, the world would be an amazing place.
Ellen makes me cry every time.
Ellen is the best person on the world
how?...
Emily IG you are so pretty
Yurnero93 Nobody cares 0.0
Hannah Frances P counterquestion who cares about your utterance ?
maybe you since you took notice
Ellen is such an amazing human being. She's so fucking awesome!🙌🏻❤️
+Jess Williams Wow! You talk like a real grown-up!
+Derek D It didn't come from her wealth, it came from a celebrity who uses her power of celebrity to do some good for the world. Can you imagine if everyone in a seat of power committed even a tenth of their influence for causes like this, the world would be a much better place. I also think that her being conventionally attractive played no role in this act of kindness whatsoever. Let's not diminish a beautiful thing.
+Peter Mazloumian What about all the super rich people? They can't be bothered unless it benefits them. Their theory is "well I'm not getting a villa in France out of it so I can't be bothered."
Like all away to get on I’m had to be honest because this one is always there for me that one if I’m home by Soko live on my own I’ll get things done on time before before my brother Logan gets home tonight because me and him of other Logan are going out you know what and get things done and get myself cleaned up afterwards and when he comes home tonight then I am I want to have it with him not get the house for a while they have words have a good side because white out I’m not acting because one when I told you before when my dad left Saint thing for my mom
What a powerful person Ellen is! - Her love for people is amazing.
It is INSANE how much money the government can charge you just to be able to hear. No one should have to pay 60k just to hear the sound of their child's voice, thunder, birds chirping.
At 3:20 the old man in the back, his expression cracked me up!! Hahahahahhahaha! 😂😅
LOL
Hahaha I saw that!! 😂😂😂
Yah... that bloody old man... i think he is there to get goodies from ellen only... bastard..
Aren't you the hater on dantdm 's videos
I thought I was the only one who noticed lol. His face is like "You did what!?"
It's things like this that give me hope for the world.
Omg...this woman is like an angel.. I'm from a far away small exotic island called Srilanka..we have free health care here but we never appreciate it.. This makes me think that how much We should admire what we have.. I don't know whether Ellen has heard about our country even.. But I just want her to know that u ARE AN AWESOME WONDERFUL AMAZING PERSON...!!!!!
I bloody love this show
I love you ellen , you are just the most sweetest women alive ! I wish there was more wealthy women like you . God bless you . You will be re paid back at some point for your kindness :) ♡
Thank you Ellen! What a great story. It's so difficult to pay for the bills and travel. I have Superior Canal Dehiscence and Menieres. I had to fight tooth and nail to get my insurance to cover me for testing and surgery. It cost me thousands of dollars to travel out of state. Ellen and this woman's mother in law are 2 really amazing people to give life to her.
Now, everyday i watch and i am so happy to know that have people like Ellen in this world, thank you for you be so big heart like that. God bless you and everybody that is around you. Kisses from Brazil and Uruguay
Faith in humanity, Status: Restored
So amazing. Goosebumps.
How can anyone dislike this? Ellen is a very generous person!
Hollie Clark that's why she is a de-genorus
Ellen, your heart is made of gold...you're just too selfless...always thinking of how to make people happy...you rock!
She's amazing, just amazing. Ellen is such a kind human being
I am happy she got a CI but honestly it's kind of sad. The reason I am saying this is because you not being able to hear is only as bad as hearing people make it look. Many people don't know this but there is a Deaf culture in this world. Getting a CI is YOUR own chose but I hope she knows that being deaf is not a bad thing. I know I am going go get a lot of hate from saying this but I just want to put it out there that being Deaf is not a disability it is who you are. There is a history behind being Deaf. It just makes me sad to see Deaf people pressured into the hearing world without getting to know the Deaf world. THIS IS MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION JUST LIKE GETTING A CI IS HERS. I Just want people to understand that what may seem like a horrible disability to you might not be to the people with the disability.
The way you think is strange.. I am partially deaf myself, Right ear has a hole in the ear drum, I can honestly say.. It's not something I would like to have. It is very annoying, being you cannot understand half the time due to not hearing it, or having to have music up fully just to hear it. I know partially deaf & fully deaf is two different things, But even I myself, Could not imagine being, deaf. Just being half deaf upsets me as it is.
Caboose Cabana I personally think it is harder for people like you just because you rely on hearing (I assume) so to you it is a disadvantage I am talking about fully deaf or heard of hearing. For every deaf or hard of hearing person it all depends. If you hate it and want a city or just hate it that is your decision but you can choose to embrace it. I just want to get the point across that being deaf at least fully deaf or hard of hearing is not as bad as hearing people think it is.
Ben Simon Depends, if I became deaf it'd be horrible for my life. I'm not blind but I still (lol, Capt. obvious here XD) rely more on hearing than my eyes. If I suddenly couldn't hear the car coming just too fast from the right I'd be dead. As it is now, I can hear peoples footsteps up to 20 metres behind me. I use that to further orientate me in my enviroment, and also finding things that my eyes wouldn't have seen until it would be too late... so for me, deafness would force me to change my ENTIRE lifestyle...
muffin8or Technically speaking; I am a child...
muffin8or Allrighty
Such an amazing moment. This is so beautiful. All of them.
I cried. Ellen is so generous and an inspiration to the world. I think this has raised awareness to the lacking benefits of medical insurance, and I hope medical insurance in the future is much better then it is now.
Wow I cried when they said they were giving her it free n paying mother in law bk that's good
This has got to be one of the best things i have ever seen
This is so encouraging. My boyfriend became deaf at 22 because of TB medication. I hope one day he can undergo such an operation. Communication is quite challenging since am still learning SL.
Omg I love Ellen so much! She is the kindest, sweetest and most generous person in the whole world. She helps people with something they are struggling with. Giving donations, gifts and etc. There's nothing else to say, she's awesome. I ❤ you Ellen! 😄😄
Am I the only one who kept thinking that she gets to have it for free only 2 years in a row? Then what after.. :(
They said 30k dollars per EAR, not year, I think.
blinkz I think you may need one of these neat-o devices
its per EAR not YEAR
oh! the irony
Ahah ! Ooooh you made me laugh. Thank you.
would it be possible to insert closed captions, please? I'm also deaf, I have a cochlear implant and I'm not english native, so it would help me a lot to understand what people say in the video. Also I think that even har d of hearing) english native speakers with or without Coclhear Implant would be grateful too! thank you so much!
Hi there! I was just wondering what it's like to have a cochlear. How would you describe the sense? P.S. I'll listen to this video again and write down everything that they say for you.
+Blue Pill Antidote I was waiting for her to respond, but she never did. :(
Where's your check from Envoy and a appearance on Ellen? Don't you see the real problem with this? If Ellen thinks anyone who is deaf shouldn't suffer, or have to pay out of pocket for surgery should have a check mailed to them.
+Visceral Venom It's obvious Ellen and her show are doing this for publicity. But I'd like to think that people can do things for more than one reason. Maybe Ellen can't help every deaf person in the world, but it probably felt good to help one sincere woman who couldn't afford the implants on her own.
And who knows. The implants cost $30,000... but maybe that figure represents a loss per unit sold for Envoy!
I love Ellen for what she does for people. Totally selfless. A beautiful woman inside and out. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️
I wonder what its like listening to music the first time...
kappelmeister123
I was born deaf. I didnt have my first hearing aids until i was 4. But i do remember the first time I heard music..
Its was my parents favourite musician playing in teh background.. and that was Kenny Rogers (we are australians btw)
ITs hard to explain, but somehow.. i understood music better than spoken word. The delight of hearing each notes .. as well as all notes together, from different instruments.. is just.. magical.
Yes even today.. I spend more time listening to music, namely Vangelis, and Classicals
Beethoven's 6th... And live. Damn im jealous thinking about it lol
I get how she could theoretically pronounce words properly, given training and the like, but how the hell does she have a regional American accent?