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students should attend Deaf schools using Total Communication is because it’s practical. In a hearing school, Deaf students are taken out of class for a portion of the day to receive instruction from an itinerant teacher of deaf or hard of hearing (TODHH), not to mention they are in an environment in which they have to be translated to, use a language that is not their first, learn a language without properly hearing it, and/or never learn a language which is immensely important if you are…

few different types of sign language around the world. However, the most common sign language is used in the United States is ASL (American sign language). Moreover, deaf people not only have their own language, but also have their own culture like hearing people. The deaf culture is very important to the deaf community. And, as an ASL student, I have more chances to join in two Deaf events to have a closer view of Deaf Culture in general, or more specific American Deaf Culture. The events are…

Lane, the book has changed my prospective on the life. In chapter three, there was many things that made me think about how it would be to live and be treated as deaf. These chapters have brought out the judgemental about the deaf people and the hearing people. In chapter three, there was many things that stuck out to me and made me really think about what if I was deaf, would I really wanna be treated like that. The first thing that stood out to me was on page 77. The phase “9 out of 10…

Towards the middle of my paper I use quotes from deaf and hard of hearing students that explain how extracurricular activities have a positive impact on them. By using these quotes, it allows the reader to feel happy for the students because they are happy. Not too far after I use those quotes, I also discuss a school district in the state of Washington that allows deaf and hard of hearing students to have the same extracurricular opportunities as all other students. This lets…

qualitative study, which was conducted periodically during 2004 – 2009. Eight Deaf individuals were interviewed, and the thesis elaborates on their personal experience and narration. The study revealed that the participants slowly grew away from the hearing world, replacing it with stronger connections with other Deaf individuals. This substitution started already in childhood, when games began requiring more communication. If the parents and siblings of Deaf people did not adopt Sign Language…

Although statistical data and research shows there are healthcare disparities as it relates to minorities, much isn’t done to change negative patterns. However, researchers’ have chosen to examine the healthcare racial inequalities of African Americans. Cultural differences, and racial conscious and unconscious are factors that contribute to the gap in African American health. Therefore, collecting only medical data and physician behaviors towards certain diagnosis, is not enough to determine…

I can see as the loss of hearing and ability to communicate can prevent the deaf community from experiencing and participating fully and equally in the learning environment. If you can’t communicate then who can’t be taught how to do something. Not having the funds or even not having experienced well educated teachers who have been trained in American Sign Language and the deaf community can give barriers which might prevent the program from following through with inclusive experiences for the…

Cochlear implants (CI) are electronic medical devices that are surgically placed, designed to stimulate hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. It replaces the function of the damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlea), sending sound signals to the brain. To many, this seems like an amazing advance in technology. A miracle even, to be able to restore a missing sense. To others, this device holds a threat to the demise of a culture that strictly celebrates and is centered on…

only had humor that the deaf understood, but there were also many jokes that the hearing could understand as well. I guess, I…

information. For example, they described “googling around” immediately following the hearing screening referral as well as researching particular therapy approaches or a local early intervention program. Families also used the Internet to gather information not provided by professionals, such as information about visual technology, advocacy issues, or connecting with other families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. While the Internet provided a wealth of information for families…