Deaf culture

I. Summary (1-2 paragraphs) The documentary Sound and Fury addresses the use of cochlear implants for individuals who are considered by a medical professional or speech and language pathologist as either deaf or hard-of-hearing. In this specific film, Heather, age 6, and Peter, who is almost 2 years of age, are individuals who, after the consultation of numerous respective occupations, believes could benefit from a cochlear implant. This documentary focuses on the fact that the implementation…

they were perceived in the past and how they are perceived today will undoubtedly help us understand deaf persons better. The unending studies conducted to investigate their cognitive functioning have continued to shed light on the mysterious minds of the deaf. Century after century, we have become more and more literate not only of the Deaf culture but also of their mental ability. In the past, deaf persons were considered to be mentally inferior or retarded, less intelligent compared to their…

Personal Statement I chose to pursue a Deaf Studies degree because I am very passionate about advocating for the Deaf community. Initially, I was a Communication Studies major. However, upon taking ASL classes and other Deaf culture classes I developed great admiration for the culture. My plan is to work in higher education and be the dean of a college. This is important because the more power one has the more they can do to benefit a larger population. I plan on making programing that is…

Within the Deaf Community, there are many different opinions on the best way to provide for the Deaf community due to the diverse backgrounds and opinions of Deaf people. The challenges the Deaf community faces can become even more controversial when hearing people attempt to provide solutions without consulting Deaf people on their own culture and suggestions. However, ever since I started learning American Sign Language, the information I learned regarding Deaf culture caused me to develop…

Children of Deaf Adults Growing up can have its own challenges and struggles for anyone. Can you image if you were completely different and couldn’t ever relate to those around you. All kids go through many different challenges while growing up. Within the Deaf community 90 % of Deaf Adults have hearing children. These kids are called CODA. There isn’t a lot of information regarding studies about hearing children with Deaf parents. So I’ll begin by explaining the roles and relationships the…

Jane Fernandes has an interesting and dynamic history in the Deaf community. In Worcester, Massachusetts, she was born Deaf to a Deaf mother and hearing father. She did not immediately start to learn American Sign Language – her mother taught her how to speak, and she became a very proficient lip-reader. It wasn’t until she entered graduate school at the University of Iowa that she began to learn how to sign. Fernandes has overcome a lot of adversity in her professional life. Surprisingly enough…

The community in which deaf individuals are raised in effect how they not only communicate but also their self-image and willingness to become active members of their community. How a community interacts and accepts the deaf individual has a huge impact on their outlook on life. In Cece Bell's’ novel El Deafo, the protagonist Cece’s outlook on life changes throughout the novel as different people interact with her and learn about her deafness, while in the documentary Life Without Words the…

who was a Deaf baseball player in the late 1800s. William Hoy, was born on May 23, 1862, but he was not born Deaf, he became Deaf when he was around three years old due to meningitis; from that, he lost his hearing. Baseball was starting to pick up as a common past time and thus as a young boy, William wanted to learn and play just like any other boys but everyone told him that he couldn’t play. Instead, he grew up working on his father’s farm and went to the Ohio School for the Deaf in 1872 and…

The Controversy Over Cochlear Implants A great divide in the Deaf community have taken sides over whether they believe cochlear implants are a “medical miracle or ethnic genocide” (Controversy Over Cochlear Implants). Cochlear implants serve as a tool for deaf people to be given a chance to hear the world around them. However, many people in the Deaf community believe that given the option to take a chance on nerve damage and be given the chance to hear is not worth the risk at hand. Also many…

Writing Assignment on George W. Veditz and his contribution towards the Deaf Community Lakhwinder Kaur California State University, Fresno Abstract For my writing assignment, I choose George W. Veditz. It’s because I have read about him in my CDDS class and he is truly and inspiration. Through this research paper, I can learn more about him and his extraordinary works for the deaf community. I have used various websites to research on my topic and know more about his…