Deaf Culture

By: Sarah Green

EDU 280
 Definition

Deaf - Lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing

Types of deafness

Conductive deafness- occurs

when the pathway of
hearing is blocked in some
kind of way, no connection
between the bones in the ear
to transmit sound waves

Nerve Deafness - damage

caused to the nerve; a problem
in the brain which typically
does not respond to treatment
Deaf Students in Public schools

75% of deaf students are mainstreamed

Free and appropriate education provided through an IEP

Listening devices

Sign or Oral Language Interpreters

Enhanced Visual Access

Pros to Deaf Students in Public
School

Build social skills

Abilities are not limited

Better prepare them to participate in a hearing society

Cons to Deaf Students in Public
School

Deaf students tend to be isolated

Teased

Their needs interfere with the learning of other

students
 Sign Language is not Universal

Just like different countries speak different languages, sign language varies
as well
Influential Deaf People

Ludwig Van Beethoven

As an adult he realized we was going deaf and did not want to live,
music saved him and prevented him from committing suicide

He went on to compose his most remarkable works while being

deaf
Helen Keller

Born with the ability to hear

Became deaf and blind when she contracted a disease

similar to meningitis at 19 months

By the age of 7 she had over 60 signs she used for

communication

Learned to speak by studying the movements of mouths

College Graduate, Author, Political Activist

Medical and Technological Advancements

Mobile Phone Alerts

Google glasses - Speech and text recognition

Motion Sign Language Recognition

Coclear Implant
Interacting with Deaf People

Allow them to see you before you approach them

Dont shout

Maintain eye contact as well as facial expressions

Use labels the individual prefers

Thank you