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Culture and History

The deaf community has a rich deaf heritage, consisting of deaf culture, deaf history, deaf literature and fun, deaf studies, and deaf media.
Deaf Culture Basics
Deaf culture - what is it?
Review - Deaf Heritage
Review of the book Deaf Heritage, from your About.com Guide
FAQ - Deaf Culture
Frequently asked questions about deaf culture.
Deafhood Defined
Deafhood is a new concept being embraced by the deaf community.
Deaf Heritage - Big Quiz
Challenge your knowledge of deaf heritage with this quiz.
Deaf Studies
Deaf studies is a growing academic discipline that studies deaf history, culture, and sign language.
Thanks for Deafness and Hearing Loss
About visitors who are deaf or have deaf family members, say what deaf-related things they are thankful for.
Word Find
For your entertainment, a deaf heritage word find.
How Say Deaf?
How do you say deaf in different languages?
Glad to Be Deaf
About visitors with hearing losses give reasons why they are glad to be deaf.
Deaf Community Halloween
Halloween in the deaf community, including ghost stories.

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