Deaf+ means people who are deaf or hard of hearing and also have other conditions. The “+” shows there is something extra besides being deaf.[1][2][3] Who are Deaf+ people? Deaf+ includes many different situations:[4][5][1] Deafblind people (deaf and cannot see well) Deaf people with learning difficulties or intellectual disabilities Deaf people with autism Deaf people […]
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Hearing privilege means the advantages that hearing people have in everyday life, possibly without noticing them. These advantages happen because our world is mostly designed for people who can hear. When you understand hearing privilege, you can help make life more equal for deaf people. This article explains what hearing privilege is, gives examples, and
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Many people believe things about deaf people that are not true. These wrong ideas are called “myths.” These myths can hurt deaf people and create unfair treatment. Let’s look at some common myths about deaf people and learn the truth. Common myths about deaf people Myth 1: All deaf people can read lips well. Truth:
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What is Labour Market Discrimination? Ableism happens when people with disabilities are treated unfairly. This includes deaf people. In the European Union, about 87 million people have some kind of disability[1]. Many deaf people face ableism every day, but they might not know this word. What is ableism? Ableism means treating someone badly because they
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What is Labour Market Discrimination? Labour market discrimination happens when people are treated unfairly at work because of who they are. This includes being denied a job, paid less, or excluded from opportunities. For deaf people, discrimination often comes from misunderstandings about their abilities or a lack of accessible workplaces. Challenges Deaf People Face in
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Cultural appropriation happens when people from a majority group take parts of a minority group’s culture without respect or proper understanding. For deaf people, this topic is important because it relates to their language, identity, and culture. What is cultural appropriation? Cultural appropriation means taking or using things from another culture without permission or respect.
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Audism is discrimination against deaf people. It happens when people believe that hearing is better than being deaf. Audism makes deaf people feel bad and creates barriers in their daily lives. Understanding Audism The word “audism” was created in 1975 by Tom Humphries, a deaf researcher. He wanted to describe unfair treatment of deaf people.
Linguicism refers to discrimination based on the use of language. For Deaf communities, this often means being treated unfairly because they use sign languages instead of spoken languages. In the European Union (EU), Deaf people face barriers in education, work, and daily life due to limited recognition of national sign languages. This report explains how
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There are special groups and summer camps for deaf children and young people in Europe. These organizations are here for deaf youth to meet other deaf people, learn new skills, and have fun together. They also work to protect the rights of deaf young people. The Main European Organization: EUDY EUDY means “European Union of
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Social media is a group of online tools where people can share information, pictures, and videos. Many young people use social media every day. For Deaf youth, social media is very important. It helps them connect with friends, learn new things, and join the international Deaf community. What Is Social Media? Social media includes websites
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