How important is Deaf Space?

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nikayla_luv

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Hi all,

I am a hearing student who is currently taking a unique course on Deaf culture and ASL poetry. Guest lecturers have ranged from Patrick Graybill to Peter Cook. For our final project, my professor wants students to select a topic about Deaf culture that they are passionate about. I selected Deaf Space, since I rarely see the topic discussed in every day life.

Despite my intensive research, I am still confused about exactly what Deaf Space is...how significant are physical accommodations to the Deaf Community? I would love if someone can share there personal experiences, specifically if there was a time they could not participate in an activity (i.e. leave a restaurant that doesn't have round tables).

I hope to publish my final paper in an architecture journal, where professionals will have access to such grievances and can work on combating these issues.

Thanks for your time.


Nikayla_Luv
 
I have a no clue about Deaf Space. Hope someone has a knowledge about it will eventaully post here
 
Thanks, Joey! From my research, Deaf Space is defined as any room or building that accommodates those who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. This includes curvilinear corners, artificial lighting (to prevent glare), and open floor plans.
 
How came I never heard of that term word? Odd. lol.
I guess I can try tell you what it like to have "deaf space". In my life, I don't get that much space. None of my families knew ASL well, video phone being non working for two years now, and mostly don't give me some a piravte to make video blog.
 
posts from hell said:
Deaf space is actually a concept that has been developed by Gallaudet. It's an architecture project thingy that I am not fully familiar with.
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Cool! Obviously, I wasn't familiar with it either! Sounded kind of like another one of those concepts like MCEs.:giggle: When I hear of "Deaf space", I think of interpersonal space...like hearing people freak if you tap them on the shoulder, but it is okay with a deaf person.
 
jillio said:
Cool! Obviously, I wasn't familiar with it either! Sounded kind of like another one of those concepts like MCEs.:giggle: When I hear of "Deaf space", I think of interpersonal space...like hearing people freak if you tap them on the shoulder, but it is okay with a deaf person.
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Things like circular class room is part of the concept I think. Open floor plans, walls with small ledges that you can place drinks/ items in hand on while chatting are other things I think. Like I said, limited knowledge, but this should give some insight into it.
 
posts from hell said:
Things like circular class room is part of the concept I think. Open floor plans, walls with small ledges that you can place drinks/ items in hand on while chatting are other things I think. Like I said, limited knowledge, but this should give some insight into it.
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Thanks! Sounds like an interesting concept. No more pulling chairs into a circle and making sure you are near a window sill.:P
 
jillio said:
Thanks! Sounds like an interesting concept. No more pulling chairs into a circle and making sure you are near a window sill.:P
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lol yeah... now that you mention it. I think I do make sure I have place to put items within arms reach without thinking of it on a daily basis.
 
posts from hell said:
Things like circular class room is part of the concept I think. Open floor plans, walls with small ledges that you can place drinks/ items in hand on while chatting are other things I think. Like I said, limited knowledge, but this should give some insight into it.
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You know, I just got an email recently from Deaf411News that mentioned Deaf Spaces. It had all these things to look for and to try to incorporate in new buildings.

Deaf411 v/Blog
 
Tousi said:
Maybe incorporate a thing or two into your current garage conversion?
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Already planning on it.

Wood floors
open floor plan
light switches outside doors (my bedroom and bathroom only)
strategic use of mirrors
plenty of light
no windows on the East or West sides and all windows will be tinted
 
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