Deaf Culture
Aspects of deaf culture, including audism, deaf of deaf, big d small d deaf, quizzes, movies, and books.
Examples of Jonah Syndrome - When the Obvious Needs of Deaf and Hard …
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.
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 Basics
Deaf culture - what is it?
Deaf culture - what is it?
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!
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.
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.
"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.
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?
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.
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.
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.