also the President of her Junior Class, and captain of the volleyball, basketball and lacrosse teams. (Chainkof). Like everyone else, deaf individuals have their rights as a human being and they need to be protected. In 1975 the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed. “IDEA is a federal law which seeks to make sure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education”(Illinois Legal Aid, 1). The child’s educational services and placement must be based on the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is found by an IEP Team. The school staffs and the parents of the child are a part of the IEP team. The IEP of a child is evaluated after the child is tested on his performance level. Parents and students protect their right under this law. (National Association of the Deaf, 1). According to Jon Fortenbury an Austin-based freelance writer, there are a lot of advices about colleges out there that are beneficial for many students. But some students have other points to focus on than just college statuses and the niceness of the campuses. Deaf students are confronted with a set of problems when considering what college to go to.They worry about communication, services and many other problems they will face. The only school that provides the best services for the deaf is Gallaudet University of Washington DC. (John Fortenbury, 1) Many deaf students apply for Gallaudet University of Washington but do not get to attend to it. Gallaudet University is the best education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. The University enjoys an international reputation for its great programs and for the value of the study it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people.(Gallaudet University) Unfortunately not every deaf student gets to apply or attend to this university and that is when other colleges and universities start becoming a choice. Furthermore worries arise for the deaf students attending to schools that have a high population of hearing students. Cochlear implants removes the worries of these students. Because it gives them the ability to hear and understand oral communication in any college. This way Gallaudet University does not have to be the only convenient choice for them. They can apply to any college or university they desire without having to worry about the lack of services for deaf. Besides receiving education guarantees them better career opportunities. But unfortunately at times deaf people are discriminated when it comes to their career. That’s when the ADA of 1990s steps in to protect the rights of deaf individuals. “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and governmental activities.(Oklahoma Able Tech, 1).Even though the ADA forbids discrimination in work place, there are people who still believe that deaf people are not capable of doing many jobs. Many deaf
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Sign language is valued and endorsed as a main ways of communication. It is the legacy of all deaf people, and should not be disallowed to any deaf child. When Cochlear implant was introduced to the Deaf they went against it. They see it as hearing people trying to force their idea of “normal” onto the Deaf, suggesting them to leave their language and people group. According to Robert Sparow a philosophy professor they even perceive it as genocide. But the purpose of cochlear implant is not to ruin the Deaf culture. The cochlear implants are just introduced to the deaf as a great option especially for children. In many ways it is proven that the implant improves communication between the deaf and hearing. With the help of therapy the deaf learn how to identify sounds and understand speech. The implants allow the deaf to listen to music and talk on the phone. Many deaf with cochlear implant still learn sign language or already know sign language. The cochlear implant doesn’t destroy the culture or the primary language of the deaf. Instead it gives them the opportunity to go to mainstream schools since many deaf schools are being shut down and become costly. It helps them understand speech and lecture like their hearing peers. And it prepares them for better career opportunities. Overall the implant gives the deaf at any age the opportunity of a better
Sign language is valued and endorsed as a main ways of communication. It is the legacy of all deaf people, and should not be disallowed to any deaf child. When Cochlear implant was introduced to the Deaf they went against it. They see it as hearing people trying to force their idea of “normal” onto the Deaf, suggesting them to leave their language and people group. According to Robert Sparow a philosophy professor they even perceive it as genocide. But the purpose of cochlear implant is not to ruin the Deaf culture. The cochlear implants are just introduced to the deaf as a great option especially for children. In many ways it is proven that the implant improves communication between the deaf and hearing. With the help of therapy the deaf learn how to identify sounds and understand speech. The implants allow the deaf to listen to music and talk on the phone. Many deaf with cochlear implant still learn sign language or already know sign language. The cochlear implant doesn’t destroy the culture or the primary language of the deaf. Instead it gives them the opportunity to go to mainstream schools since many deaf schools are being shut down and become costly. It helps them understand speech and lecture like their hearing peers. And it prepares them for better career opportunities. Overall the implant gives the deaf at any age the opportunity of a better