Deaf people see and understand the world differently from hearing people. They use their eyes more to learn about their surroundings. This article explains how deaf people use vision in their daily lives and thinking. What is the visual world for deaf people? The visual world for Deaf people is everything they can see and […]
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What is “Deaf Gain”? “Deaf Gain” is a new way of thinking about being deaf. It focuses not on deafness as a loss, but on all the positive things that can come from being deaf. The term was first used by Aaron Williamson, a performance artist, who became deaf later in life. After consulting many
Deaf culture has many own practices and traditions. These customs show how Deaf people live, communicate, and celebrate their identity. Let’s explore some of these aspects of Deaf culture. What are Deaf cultural practices? Deaf cultural practices are the social-cultural ways Deaf people do things. These practices help Deaf people connect with each other and
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Deaf communities are groups of people who share a common language, culture, and experiences. These communities organise many events to celebrate their identity and connect with others. This article will explain what deaf communities are and describe some important events they hold. What are deaf communities? Deaf communities are made up of deaf and hard
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DeafSpace is a special way of designing buildings and rooms to make them more comfortable and useful for deaf people. It was created by an architect named Hansel Bauman, who worked with Gallaudet University, a school for deaf students, in 2005. What is DeafSpace? DeafSpace is about making places that work well for how deaf
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What are perspectives on deafness? Perspectives on deafness are different ways of understanding and thinking about being deaf. There are two main perspectives: the medical view and the social-cultural view. These views affect how deaf people are treated and supported. Medical View of Deafness The medical view sees deafness as a health problem that needs
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