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5 May 2021
#DidYouKnow
One of the ways the Deaf distinguish themselves as a culture is by capitalizing the word "Deaf" and working to change mainstream America’s attitude. The Deaf culture doesn’t believe in using the word "disabled" because that word makes implies “less than”—as though
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they are lacking something. By removing the label, they are also removing any stigma that might be attached.
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21 Apr 2021
#DidYouKnow
Hearing Impairment is a term that is no longer considered acceptable in the deaf community as it suggests that there is a deficit, or that the person is less than. Deaf and hearing loss are preferred terms.
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16 Apr 2021
#FactualFriday
Deaf people recognize the importance of signing because it is their daily, primary means of communication within the family and the deaf community.
It has been called the mother tongue of deaf people and is as valuable for their social interaction as
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speaking is for the hearing person.
Our hands talk; our eyes hear.
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14 Apr 2021
#DidYouKnow
Communicating with a hearing person can be daunting for a deaf or hard-of-hearing person and has the potential to cause some anxiety.
Some of this point might be of help..
1. Repetition and backtracking might be needed.
2. Indicate that you’re patient and
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willing to learn.
3. You may need to rephrase or find a different word.
4. As long as you smile, don’t yell, and maintain eye contact, you are establishing that you’re there for an open and trusting line of communication.
But most importantly, being deaf-aware is
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being open. With that attitude, you and the person you are communicating with will find the flow that works for you.
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9 Apr 2021
#FactualFriday
Skill is required, not just in signing but also in understanding signs.
It is common for new signers to have difficulty understanding other persons signing to them. This is true of spoken languages as well. To understand a native user of a language, you
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need a period of exposure.
Do not be discouraged, reading signs requires a keen mind and a quick eye.
Your receptive skill will be sharpened through regular association with sign language users; viewing films and video tapes of signers; and looking directly at the signer's
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face and not at his hands.
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7 Apr 2021
#DidYouKnow
Sign language isn’t as difficult to learn as it looks.
Sign language looks like a complex method of communication, but there is a reason why it’s used by so many people around the world – learning it, is relatively straightforward if you have the right teacher
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and are being taught in the right way.
Our sign language courses are developed with people who are deaf and have hearing loss, and give you the opportunity to develop your skills through practical sessions.
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5 Apr 2021
#MondayMotivation
Its another beautiful Monday today, and as you go about your daily activities, always remember to have a right attitude, because a negative attitude can pull you back from doing more both in your work and learning, it can also make you feel sad and
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worthless like you can't become successful in whatever you do. So please, always try your best to wear a positive attitude because it can change your perspective about life and help you to accomplish your goals.
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