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Deaf CultureDr. Rachel Brown
QUOTES “Deaf people can do everything hearing people
can do, except hear” --I. King Jordan, first Deaf President of Gallaudet University “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot
be seen or even touched…they must be felt with the heart.” -- Helen Keller
“Every one of us is different in some way but for those of us who are more ‘different’, we have to put more effort into convincing the less different that we can do the same thing as they can…just differently.” --Marlee Matlin
Deafness in AmericaDeaf Americans have a significant culture, language, and identity.
There are degrees of deafness from faint hearing loss, to hard
of hearing, to profoundly deaf.
Deaf? HI? HoH?
The proper terminology is DEAF or HARD-OF-
HEARING. Deaf people prefer not to be called
“hearing-impaired”. Impairment is has a negative connotation, most deaf
people are proud to be Deaf.
Causes of deafness
Medical problems in mother while pregnant Problems right after birth Meningitis or other illness Environmental damage (planes, music, etc) accident
Louisiana’s Deaf/Deaf-Blind Population
Highest deaf/deaf-blind population in all of North America (according to US Census info) LHS: about 20 deaf students from 5 parishes every year Deaf clubs: DAC, LAAD, Deaf Chat Miss Deaf Louisiana LA School for the Deaf (LSD) in Baton Rouge
ASL ASL is the language of Deaf Americans. ASL is used in the USA, Canada, and some of Mexico ASL is not a form of English ASL has a unique structure, set of grammatical rules,
and slang that make the language unique from any other
ASL is NOT universal, although it is similar to French Sign Language; ASL was derived from FSL.
ASL is the third most used language in America; fourth most enrolled foreign language in colleges.
Most universities accept ASL for foreign language entrance requirements. In Louisiana, all colleges do, and TOPS accepts it also.
LIP READING
Statistics show that only 30% of what is being said can be understood on the lips (ex. my and by look the same on the lips).
Facial hair, gum chewing, and other things can get in the way of understanding
Do not speak more slowly or loudly when a Deaf person is trying to read your lips.
EQUIPMENT
Some Deaf people do not wish to use any assistive devices.
Deaf people can use a variety of technology to enhance hearing.
Hearing aids
Cochlear implants FM systems
Hearing Aids
Cochlear Implants
1) A microphone-picks up sound from the environment. 2) A speech processor-selects and arranges sounds picked up by
the microphone. 3) A transmitter and receiver/stimulator- receive signals from the
speech processor and convert them into electric impulses. 4) An electrode array-group of electrodes that collects the
impulses from the stimulator and sends them to different regions of the auditory nerve.
Cochlear Implant Controversy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5pMPpC6eMkA
This is one deaf man’s perspectiveof implantation
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury/ This is a PBS documentary that explores both sides of the controversy. Rent or watch online.
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Deaf-Blindness/Usher Syndrome
Most deaf-blind are not born fully deaf and blind. Usher Syndrome is a
progressive, genetic disorder in deaf people who’s vision denigrates over
time.
Tactile Signing
Deaf-blind people sign in other people’s hands and FEEL the language.
DEAF ANIMALS
HELEN KELLER
“The Miracle Worker” movie highlights her life with her teacher, Anne Sullivan
First deaf-blind college graduate Author, public speaker, political activist, world traveler, helped establish the American Civil Liberties Union
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.“ –H.K.
The world’s only all-deaf university!
Deaf Performances/Poetry/Mu
sicwww.d-pan.org
Deaf ProfessionalArts Network
Recommended YouTube Artists:• Keith Wann• Ewitteborg• Sean Berdy• Sean Forbes• Rosa Lee Timm• DPAN videos• Allyballybabe• Signing Time
(kids)
DEAF PERFORMING ARTS
DEAF ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, AND THEATRICAL INFLUENCES ARE ABOUND
Deaf Artists
Chuck Baird
Deaf Art
Nancy Rourke
Shelley Beattie Born 1967 Lost hearing at age three due to
overdose of Aspirin Professional body builder Held bench pressing record of
315 lbs Finished top three at Ms.
Olympia and Ms. International
William Ellsworth Born 1862 Center-fielder Major League
Baseball 188-1902 Meningitis at age three
caused deafness Third deaf person to play
Major Leagues First deaf member of
American Athletic Association’s Deaf Hall of Fame
1864 charter signed by President Lincoln
Baseball/softball, basketball, cross country and track & field, swimming, soccer, volleyball, football
For Parents of Deaf/HoH KidsRachel Coleman (of “Signing Time” fame) is the mother of a deaf child. See and hear her story here. It is moving and inspiring; please watch it in its entirety.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1VUpNv80IQ
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