Deaf Culture
Aspects of deaf culture, including audism, deaf of deaf, big d small d deaf, quizzes, movies, and books.
American Sign Language Idioms
Part of deaf culture includes American Sign Language idioms, idioms used only by the deaf community and that do not appear in regular spoken English.
Part of deaf culture includes American Sign Language idioms, idioms used only by the deaf community and that do not appear in regular spoken English.
Deaf Humor - Funny Deaf Stories, Films, and Vlogs
Deaf humor is continuously expanding, with Internet content adding to the deaf humor content already out there.
Deaf humor is continuously expanding, with Internet content adding to the deaf humor content already out there.
Book - Deaf Culture Our Way
Product review of the book Deaf Culture Our Way, from your About.com Guide
Product review of the book Deaf Culture Our Way, from your About.com Guide
Deaf or Hard of Hearing? What's the Difference?
Many people don't know what the difference between deaf and hard of hearing is. The truth is, there isn't really that much of a difference!
Many people don't know what the difference between deaf and hard of hearing is. The truth is, there isn't really that much of a difference!
Deaf Culture - Deaf Art
What deaf art is, and where it can be found online.
What deaf art is, and where it can be found online.
Pathological Point of View on Deafness versus Cultural Point of View on Deafness
There are two types of views of deafness - the pathological and the cultural.
There are two types of views of deafness - the pathological and the cultural.
Deaf Culture 101
Deaf culture - what is it?
Deaf culture - what is it?
Audism
What is audism? Learn about this term used in the deaf community, and share comments.
What is audism? Learn about this term used in the deaf community, and share comments.
Deafness in the Comics
Deaf comic book and comic strip characters and deafness themes in the comics.
Deaf comic book and comic strip characters and deafness themes in the comics.
Deaf Theatre
Deaf theatre past and present, education in deaf theatre, resources on deaf theatre, and deaf playwrights.
Deaf theatre past and present, education in deaf theatre, resources on deaf theatre, and deaf playwrights.
"Cures" for Deafness
Perhaps one of the funniest articles at About Deafness - cures for deafness throughout history, plus submissions from About visitors.
Perhaps one of the funniest articles at About Deafness - cures for deafness throughout history, plus submissions from About visitors.
Acceptance by the Deaf Community
Forum members discuss gaining acceptance by the deaf community when you are a new signer, late deafened, or an oral deaf person. Read their comments and share your experiences.
Forum members discuss gaining acceptance by the deaf community when you are a new signer, late deafened, or an oral deaf person. Read their comments and share your experiences.
Deaf Cinema
A genre of film that is growing quickly, is deaf cinema.
A genre of film that is growing quickly, is deaf cinema.
Big D, Small d
Have you ever heard the term "big D" and "small d" in the deaf/hoh community? What does it mean?
Have you ever heard the term "big D" and "small d" in the deaf/hoh community? What does it mean?
Deaf Movies
More mainstream movies are being made about deafness.
More mainstream movies are being made about deafness.
Television Programming for the Deaf
Television shows and internet video for the deaf and hard of hearing, usually in sign language with captions.
Television shows and internet video for the deaf and hard of hearing, usually in sign language with captions.
Deaf and HOH Comic Strips and Cartoons
Deaf people write and draw their own comic strips, some of which have become extremely popular.
Deaf people write and draw their own comic strips, some of which have become extremely popular.
Deaf Art Gallery
Artwork with a deafness or hearing loss theme, by About Deafness/HOH visitors.
Artwork with a deafness or hearing loss theme, by About Deafness/HOH visitors.
It's a Small World
One thing about the deaf world is that it is well, small.
One thing about the deaf world is that it is well, small.
Deaf? Disabled? Both?
Do Deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question.
Do Deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question.
Deaf of Deaf
A small but proud segment of the deaf community - the deaf of deaf.
A small but proud segment of the deaf community - the deaf of deaf.
Deaf Culture Mini-Quiz
Want a quick test of your knowledge of deaf culture/heritage? Try this mini-quiz!
Want a quick test of your knowledge of deaf culture/heritage? Try this mini-quiz!
Deaf Collectibles
How much is that Dummy Hoy baseball card worth?
How much is that Dummy Hoy baseball card worth?
Top Deaf Culture Books
Books on deaf culture recommended by either your guide or About Deafness visitors.
Books on deaf culture recommended by either your guide or About Deafness visitors.
Deaf Culture Big Quiz
For a more extensive challenge on your knowledge of deaf culture, try this big quiz.
For a more extensive challenge on your knowledge of deaf culture, try this big quiz.
Auctioning Deaf
Unique and commonplace deaf items can be found in online auctions.
Unique and commonplace deaf items can be found in online auctions.
Jonah Syndrome
About Deafness made its own unwitting contribution to deaf culture when it invented the term "Jonah Syndrome" to describe blatant disregard for the obvious needs of the deaf.
About Deafness made its own unwitting contribution to deaf culture when it invented the term "Jonah Syndrome" to describe blatant disregard for the obvious needs of the deaf.