Deaf Culture is an entirely different world in itself. I have been submerged in Deaf Culture from the time that I was very small so it feels mostly normal to me. For a long time, the hearing people around me were the “culture shock” and not the Deaf Culture. As I became older, it became easier for me to see the vast differences between the two and ultimately grow an appreciation for both worlds. Since I can’t give an interesting ‘a-ha’ story, I will explain what I think is fascinating about Deaf Culture.
First and foremost, who would have thought that Deaf people were better drivers than hearing people?! It turns out that they are much more attentive than hearing people. Since they obviously cannot use their ears to hear cars, sirens, or music,
First and foremost, who would have thought that Deaf people were better drivers than hearing people?! It turns out that they are much more attentive than hearing people. Since they obviously cannot use their ears to hear cars, sirens, or music,