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Representation in deaf communities - Coggle Diagram
Representation in deaf communities
Deaf
Hearing aids do not always work
some have good speech
"broken" cannot be fixed
Might prefer sign language and writing
Cannot hear many sounds
Hard of hearing
Cannot hear everything
Can understand some or many words
Hearing aids are helpful
Hear many sounds but not all
Good speak or do not speak clearly
Hearing impaired
Some might prefer "hearing impaired" not deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing
Some like being called deaf
Describes all hearing problems
Hard hearing people might like to be called "hard of hearing" and not deaf or hearing impaired
Characteristics in Deaf Culture
Behavior
Get attention by tapping on shoulder or arm
Avoid situations that interrupts the conversation
Maintain eye contact during conversation
Traditions
Oral history
Plays and skits
Clubs and other community events
Values
Support Deaf professionals and organzations
Respect for eyes and hands
Respect ASL
Norms
Marry or date other deaf people
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