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Hi, Kelt,

I love the book "Deaf Culture our Way" by Samuel K Holcomb.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158121149X/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Deaf Culture, Our Way: Anecdotes from the Deaf Community: Samuel K. Holcomb, Thomas K. Holcomb, Roy K. Holcomb: 9781581211498: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

I think your mom would get a kick out of it. It's written from an older person's perspective (also, shows a less techy perspective). They keep updating it, though, so it's not like the information itself is outdated. But it's light with a little humor and down to earth. It's informational, both for the one hearing and the one who is hard of hearing or deaf (In other words, I think you'd enjoy it and learn from it too.). It's a simple quick read, very cute and helpful.

I also liked:

"A Survival Guide for New Deafies" by Amy Sargent

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/061547361X/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]A Survival Guide for New Deafies: Amy Sargent: 9780615473611: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

This is by a woman who lost her hearing gradually as an adult. It's also written in a light, down to earth style. By the way, in the hard of hearing / Deaf culture, "deafies" is an endearing term (not a mockery). Again, this might be helpful to you and your mom.

Does your mom like to do snail mail? That's about as low tech as you can get and can be fun!