Can *all* deaf people read and write?

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 05:55 AM

It might sound like a stupid question, but I don't know the answer?

PuyoPiyo · 04-15-2008, 06:16 AM

Yes we can, just depends on our English skills.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 06:24 AM

That's good to know. Thanks.

PuyoPiyo · 04-15-2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHalfWayMan

That's good to know. Thanks.

No problemo

Brian · 04-15-2008, 06:30 AM

Some, not all can read and write at all just like some hearing people. Not really much of a difference between the deaf and hearing.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Some, not all can read and write at all just like some hearing people. Not really much of a difference between the deaf and hearing.

I guess I wanted to know if being Deaf got in the way of reading & writing?

And, would it be wrong for a hearing person to write something down for a Deaf person on the assumption that the Deaf person knew how to read?

JClarke · 04-15-2008, 06:37 AM

For myself, I can read and write, such that I am writing on alldeaf.com right now

***~SG~*** · 04-15-2008, 06:43 AM

Yes, I can read and write. As I am typing in AllDeaf Forum.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 06:52 AM

You guys!!!

I know you all can read & write, but is it the same for *all* deaf people (not AllDeaf people!).

Pepsi · 04-15-2008, 07:30 AM

I find your question offensive. Let me guess, you are hearing, am I right?

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi Lover

I find your question offensive. Let me guess, you are hearing, am I right?

I'm really sorry to have offended you. I'm completely Deaf *un*aware and I'm hear to learn. I'm registered on a course (which should arrive here in about 10 days) and I'm a bit impatient.

Please don't be offended by anything I ask or say. I'm here to learn, so just let me know the question or words would normally be offensive, but don't be offended, please.

(p.s. I am a hearie!!!)

Kalista · 04-15-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHalfWayMan

I'm really sorry to have offended you. I'm completely Deaf *un*aware and I'm hear to learn. I'm registered on a course (which should arrive here in about 10 days) and I'm a bit impatient.

Please don't be offended by anything I ask or say. I'm here to learn, so just let me know the question or words would normally be offensive, but don't be offended, please.

(p.s. I am a hearie!!!)

I am curious, what make you particular this site? Learn more about Deaf culture ?

JClarke · 04-15-2008, 08:20 AM

Pepsi Lover, TheHalfwayMan is just a learner - he is just learning what deaf culture and all is like, just kindly understand his situation

PuyoPiyo · 04-15-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi Lover

I find your question offensive. Let me guess, you are hearing, am I right?

Sorry I don't find it offensive at all, it's normal for people to asking the questions about things that are new to them. I am glad that I answered him in my first post in this thread so he can know about it, if I don't and nobody would, then he will still think we can't read, and I don't want that happen.

Reba · 04-15-2008, 08:34 AM

Some deaf people are illiterate, and some hearing people are illiterate.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks for your understanding guys.

From all of this, I'm basically understanding that there's no difference between Deaf people and Hearing people when it comes to reading and writing.

sleepytaz · 04-15-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHalfWayMan

Thanks for your understanding guys.

From all of this, I'm basically understanding that there's no difference between Deaf people and Hearing people when it comes to reading and writing.

you got that right

I knew a hearing guy who couldn't read at all and is of my age.... It just depends on upbringing, education, and the ability to learn

Liebling:-))) · 04-15-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Some deaf people are illiterate, and some hearing people are illiterate.

Yes, that's right.

Liebling:-))) · 04-15-2008, 09:20 AM

If I can't read and write then I would not be here in AllDeaf, right?

D-neen · 04-15-2008, 09:26 AM

Well to my experiences with the deaf culture.. but let me tell you I am deaf. I 've met most of the deaf who can and who can't depends on their skills level. A friend of mine who's complelety deaf himself .. very integellient in english and words than I do. But I do and can read and write like hearing people. But looks it this ways.. I can do sign in english but I can't sign in ASL. I can comunication with the deaf and hearing world. There's no problem for me. I know a couple who are in their 60... their english level are very low but can communication with me . They are married couple . That's what my experience have with them in my life through many years. Sometimes I have to use same level what they have so they can understands me clearly.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 09:37 AM

Excellent guys. Thanks for clearing things up.

I really am here to learn, so if I say anything wrong again, please don't be offended and just let me know that what i've asked or said is offensive.

With the exception of you guys, I don't know anyone who is Deaf and I really don't know anything. I'm sure there are millions, if not billions, of people like me and I hope that I can do something to get other people like me more aware, give them a better understanding and try to reduce (or git rid of) the isolation.

PowerON · 04-15-2008, 10:06 AM

anyone can loath read or write.

jillio · 04-15-2008, 10:27 AM

Not all hearing people can read and write. Illiteracy is a huge problem in our country, no matter the person's hearing status. If all of the majority population cannot read and write, you certainly can't expect that all of any of the minority populations will have been able to achieve literacy, as their educational oppportunities are less than those provided for the majority.

GarnetTigerMom · 04-15-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Some deaf people are illiterate, and some hearing people are illiterate.

So true, and I agree with your statement. :-)

GarnetTigerMom · 04-15-2008, 10:37 AM

Yes, A deaf and hoh can read and write just as good as hearing people can. Everybody educations is different on some level. :-)

Pepsi · 04-15-2008, 10:42 AM

I just took his question the wrong way. no hard feelings.

BelleSorrisa · 04-15-2008, 10:44 AM

Yea we (the deaf and hoh) can read and write as good as a hearing person. Someone said that it depends on the upbringing, education, etc. I agree with that but I've noticed that some deaf people who grew up in a strong ASL environment ended up not having great communication skills. That's because ASL is a totally different structure than English and it's hard for them to translate from ASL to English. Not everyone is like this but some are.

TheHalfWayMan · 04-15-2008, 10:48 AM

Thanks for clearing things up.

BelleSorisa... you said...

Quote:

but I've noticed that some deaf people who grew up in a strong ASL environment ended up not having great communication skills. That's because ASL is a totally different structure than English and it's hard for them to translate from ASL to English.

That's the kind of thing which I was after. Do you know if there are any statistics on this and where I could find them.

04-15-2008, 05:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheHalfWayMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91	*Can all* deaf people read and write?** It might sound like a stupid question, but I don't know the answer?

04-15-2008, 06:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
PuyoPiyo slotting Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Couve Wa Posts: 4,223	Yes we can, just depends on our English skills. __________________ *Went to beach with my friends, will be back on July 6th.*

04-15-2008, 06:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,319	Some, not all can read and write at all just like some hearing people. Not really much of a difference between the deaf and hearing. __________________ -Brian

04-15-2008, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
JClarke J-Boy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coming to America Posts: 7,892 Blog Entries: 3	For myself, I can read and write, such that I am writing on alldeaf.com right now __________________ Many thanks to authentic!

04-15-2008, 08:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
JClarke J-Boy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coming to America Posts: 7,892 Blog Entries: 3	Pepsi Lover, TheHalfwayMan is just a learner - he is just learning what deaf culture and all is like, just kindly understand his situation __________________ Many thanks to authentic!

Today
Deafness	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on AllDeaf.com

04-15-2008, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheHalfWayMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91	That's good to know. Thanks.

04-15-2008, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
*~SG~* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,515	Yes, I can read and write. As I am typing in AllDeaf Forum.

04-15-2008, 06:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
TheHalfWayMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91	You guys!!! I know you all can read & write, but is it the same for all deaf people (not AllDeaf people!).

04-15-2008, 07:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pepsi Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,801	I find your question offensive. Let me guess, you are hearing, am I right?

04-15-2008, 08:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,437	Some deaf people are illiterate, and some hearing people are illiterate.

04-15-2008, 08:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
TheHalfWayMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91	Thanks for your understanding guys. From all of this, I'm basically understanding that there's no difference between Deaf people and Hearing people when it comes to reading and writing.

04-15-2008, 09:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) me in Springfield, IL '07 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 23,854	If I can't read and write then I would not be here in AllDeaf, right? __________________ sniffing you

04-15-2008, 09:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
D-neen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: somewhere Maryland Posts: 72 Blog Entries: 2	Well to my experiences with the deaf culture.. but let me tell you I am deaf. I 've met most of the deaf who can and who can't depends on their skills level. A friend of mine who's complelety deaf himself .. very integellient in english and words than I do. But I do and can read and write like hearing people. But looks it this ways.. I can do sign in english but I can't sign in ASL. I can comunication with the deaf and hearing world. There's no problem for me. I know a couple who are in their 60... their english level are very low but can communication with me . They are married couple . That's what my experience have with them in my life through many years. Sometimes I have to use same level what they have so they can understands me clearly.

04-15-2008, 09:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
TheHalfWayMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 91	Excellent guys. Thanks for clearing things up. I really am here to learn, so if I say anything wrong again, please don't be offended and just let me know that what i've asked or said is offensive. With the exception of you guys, I don't know anyone who is Deaf and I really don't know anything. I'm sure there are millions, if not billions, of people like me and I hope that I can do something to get other people like me more aware, give them a better understanding and try to reduce (or git rid of) the isolation.

04-15-2008, 10:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
PowerON Please don't click me! D: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Would like to live at Fort Davis, TX Posts: 3,480 Blog Entries: 1	anyone can loath read or write. __________________ Research before you shoot me.

04-15-2008, 10:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,814	Not all hearing people can read and write. Illiteracy is a huge problem in our country, no matter the person's hearing status. If all of the majority population cannot read and write, you certainly can't expect that all of any of the minority populations will have been able to achieve literacy, as their educational oppportunities are less than those provided for the majority.

04-15-2008, 10:37 AM	#25 (permalink)
GarnetTigerMom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,545	Yes, A deaf and hoh can read and write just as good as hearing people can. Everybody educations is different on some level. :-) __________________ GarnetTigerMom "The rain may be falling hard outside, But your smile makes it all alright. I'm so glad that you're my friend. I know our friendship will never end." -- Robert Alan

04-15-2008, 10:42 AM	#26 (permalink)
Pepsi Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,801	I just took his question the wrong way. no hard feelings.

04-15-2008, 10:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
BelleSorrisa Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 117	Yea we (the deaf and hoh) can read and write as good as a hearing person. Someone said that it depends on the upbringing, education, etc. I agree with that but I've noticed that some deaf people who grew up in a strong ASL environment ended up not having great communication skills. That's because ASL is a totally different structure than English and it's hard for them to translate from ASL to English. Not everyone is like this but some are.