Credibility Statement: A 2016 study by Gallaudet University, a deaf college, found that
Background Info: Roughly 1 in 20 Americans are either profoundly deaf or are hard of hearing.
Thesis(Central Idea): It is crucial for people to acknowledge the deaf community and their rights and to support and spread the positive ideals that deaf organizations like the National Association of the Deaf strive for.
Transition: I have a deaf brother and I have witnessed first hand poorly he is treated.
Need (Main Point): This world was not made to accommodate “different” people. If …show more content…
Drive-in, shopping, getting pulled over.
The world was made for the hearing, not accommodate the “different.” Transition: It may not seem like you can do many things to help the Deaf community
Satisfaction (Main Point): You, as individuals, can impact the way the deaf community is perceived by spreading knowledge organizations like the National Association of the Deaf are trying to provide. No one wants to take them because they are scared and that adds a negative energy around DHH
Have an open mind and make an effort to communicate with DHH.
Join the fight to make it easier for DHH to join the workforce.
And help make Sign language an offered course in high school
Some might say “why do I have to put forth the effort when it doesn't pertain to me or anyone I know.” Counter→ It is estimated that 10% of Deaf kids come from Deaf families and the other 90% are born into hearing families, therefore might affect you on day. (Deaf Culture)
It is simple and I does not cost money to join groups to support deaf …show more content…
It is crucial for DHH because the DHH population is increasing (Gallaudet)
Transition: You can help make an impact
Conclusion
Restate thesis: It is crucial for people to acknowledge the deaf community and their rights and to support and spread the positive ideals that deaf organizations like the National Association of the Deaf strive for.
Review main point: Help the deaf organizations with employing more DHH, help make a change to DHH education, and all around help with deaf rights in today's society.
You personally can make an impact by supporting the National Association of the Deaf. No money is required of you, only the lifelong support for the kids and adults who cannot hear.
Antia, Shirin. “Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students in the Mainstream.” Raising and Educating
Deaf Children, Oxford University Press, www.raisingandeducatingdeafchildren.org/2014/01/01/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-students-in-the-mainstream/.
“Deaf Culture FAQ.” The ASL App, theaslapp.com/faq/.