Deaf vs deaf Deaf Exhibits varying degrees of
“Deaf” vs. “deaf” ”Deaf” Exhibits varying degrees of acceptance Accepts deafness as part of his/her identity Typically uses more English-like signing Is fluent in and advocates for ASL Is typically more comfortable signing English Uses ASL as is/her native or preferred language Has active, partial or no affiliation with Community Affiliates with the Deaf Community Views him/herself as a member of Deaf Culture May come from a family of Deaf people Often times attended a residential Deaf school Has some degrees of hearing loss (varies) Views English as a “second language” May or may not wear hearing aids Utilizes the services of a professional interpreter Prefers an interpreter when with non-ASL users May have learned ASL later in life Sees deafness as a difference not a disability Prefers to socialize with other Deaf people Feels he/she belongs to the “Deaf World” Typically does not view self as member of culture Often times comes from hearing family Often times attended public or private school Has some degree of hearing loss (varies) Views ASL as a “second language” Typically prefers to wear hearing aids May or may not need/use an interpreter With hearing, may speak, write or use interpreter May learn ASL later in life May see deafness as a disability not a difference May feel comfortable with D/deaf or hearing
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