All the children were taught to use American Sign Language, whether or not they were hearing impaired. Jo Davies says years spent blasting music through the headphones of her Walkman have taken their toll on her hearing. From the Rolling Stones' Wild Horses to Prince's Purple Rain, it was fabulous music, best experienced at high volume. Jo Davies says she encourages her kids to take steps to protect their hearing, using her own experience as a cautionary tale. Eventually I suppose I'll have to get hearing aids, but it's certainly not something to which I'm looking forward.

Source: CBC News March 30, 2019 10:52 UTC