verucasglory
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Hi,
I'm currently taking a perspectives of Deafness class in college and I was wondering how a hearing person would go about showing respect for Deaf people.
So far I was thinking that the hearing person could use the Deaf person's preferred modality of communication, like writing everything down versus speaking to them because they're able to read lips. The hearing person could also reject the "stigma" of being Deaf by attempting to communicate with that person, even if it might be difficult, especially if the hearing person doesn't know ASL.
I was also wondering how society could show their respect. Maybe they could organize a Deaf advocacy group?
So, if you're Deaf, how would you wanted to be treated by a hearing person & society?
I'm unsure how to address this issue without sounding offensive or naive. Any ideas or suggestions would be very helpful, hope to get a response soon!! Thanks.
I'm currently taking a perspectives of Deafness class in college and I was wondering how a hearing person would go about showing respect for Deaf people.
So far I was thinking that the hearing person could use the Deaf person's preferred modality of communication, like writing everything down versus speaking to them because they're able to read lips. The hearing person could also reject the "stigma" of being Deaf by attempting to communicate with that person, even if it might be difficult, especially if the hearing person doesn't know ASL.
I was also wondering how society could show their respect. Maybe they could organize a Deaf advocacy group?
So, if you're Deaf, how would you wanted to be treated by a hearing person & society?
I'm unsure how to address this issue without sounding offensive or naive. Any ideas or suggestions would be very helpful, hope to get a response soon!! Thanks.