Deaf culture

🤟 What is the difference between deaf and Deaf? One of the fundamental distinctions within the Deaf community is the capitalization of the word “Deaf.” When spelled with a capital “D,” Deaf refers to individuals who identify themselves as members of Deaf culture. They may have been born Deaf or become part of the community through shared experiences, language, and cultural connections. On the other hand, when spelled with a lowercase “d,” the term “deaf” is used to describe the audiological…

Many times people ask what's the difference between lower case deaf and capital D Deaf? Let me be the first to tell you that I am not an expert nor am I considered a full member of the Deaf community. The DHH journey is a lifelong one and I am still learning. Here's a little bit of what I've learned and know. Lower cased deaf can resonate with anyone with hearing loss of any level. However clinically - this is defined as someone with thresholds 80dB and higher/louder. Individuals who…

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🤟💫 Let's embrace the beauty of sign languages, promote inclusion, and honor the Deaf community's rich culture and communication. . . . #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #DeafCulture #InclusionMatters #emojot

Hearing people say weird stuff to us.... Here are the results of a mass (deaf) query on dumb things that the hearing say to the deaf, plus! Braille menus!

Sign Language Center on Instagram: “Happy Deaf Awareness Month!”

In a visual language, a subtle hand movement can help you get the joke.

Learning the nuances of Deaf Culture Do's and Don'ts can be difficult for new American Sign Language students. We're here to help!

Deaf Culture vs. Hearing Culture - (also, stomping on the ground to create vibrations is a perfectly acceptable way to attract a deaf individual's attention)