Aspects of deaf culture, including audism, deaf of deaf, big d small d deaf, quizzes, movies, and books.
Jonah Syndrome is a term I coined to describe incidents when something is deaf-related yet not made accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people.
Deaf culture - what is it?
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!
There are two types of views of deafness - the pathological and the cultural.
What is audism? Learn about this term used in the deaf community, and share comments.
Perhaps one of the funniest articles at About Deafness - cures for deafness throughout history, plus submissions from About visitors.
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.
Have you ever heard the term "big D" and "small d" in the deaf/hoh community? What does it mean?
One thing about the deaf world is that it is well, small.
Do Deaf people consider themselves to be disabled or only deaf? Forum members debate the question.
A small but proud segment of the deaf community - the deaf of deaf.
Books on deaf culture recommended by either your guide or About Deafness visitors.
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.
