CULTURAL and MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DEAFNESS deaf vs. Deaf

Little d – deaf Is the Medical or pathological perspective … views deafness as a DISABILITY.

The cultural perspective views deafness as a DIFFERENCE! Big D – Deaf The cultural perspective views deafness as a DIFFERENCE! ASHLEY FIOLEK- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJbNEKZVHM Is she disable? Or just Different? different!! not disabled!!! First video 3:05, Conan Part 1: 2:50 Conan Part 2: 4:00

Little d Medical or audiological perspective defines “deafness” as a pathological condition which distinguishing ABNORMAL deaf people from NORMAL hearing people!

Big D The cultural perspective defines deafness as merely a difference, a characteristic which distinguishes normal deaf people from normal hearing people. Recognizing that deaf people are linguistic and cultural minority who can do ANYTHING but HEAR! Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone

deaf Deaf Seeks to CURE Deafness!!! Medical perspective tries to hide any evidence of deafness. The cultural perspective openly acknowledges deafness. Seeks to CURE Deafness!!! Emphasize on the abilities of a deaf person.

Big D Focus on the person’s ability, not their inabilities http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=nyles+demarco+on+abc&adlt=strict&view=detail&mid=235CB9B98BDAE752D8A3235CB9B98BDAE752D8A3&FORM=VRDGAR 2:30

With the deaf perspective, full attention is given to the use of hearing aids and other devices that focus on speech. deaf perspective believe every child should learn to speak! YouTube - Speech Therapy 22 Months Only show about 2 minutes **watch volume level** Side note: Speech therapy works for some that have mild hearing loss – but those with severe or profound hearing losses struggle to learn how to speak. Many hearing parents have a goal for their child to “sound like a hearing child. This may not be possible depending on the child’s level of hearing loss.

Cultural PERSPECTIVE full attention is given to issues of accessing communication through VISUAL means… INCLUDING ASL Deaf Superbowl Ad http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8DkrkzfF8Tk&NR =1&safety_mode=true&pers ist_safety_mode=1 Samsung Commercial https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UrvaSqN76h4 1st video : 4:21 – ONLY PLAY up to 1 min., 2nd video: 2:30

deaf vs. Deaf Medical perspective Cultural perspective Believe deaf people can’t… Decribe sign language as inferior to spoken language Regard the “normal hearing person” as the best role model Neither accept nor support a separate “deaf culture.” Believe Deaf people can… View sign language as equal to spoken language Regard successful deaf adults as positive role models for deaf children Respects, values and supports the language and culture of deaf people.

deaf Some don’t believe that deaf should socialize and/or get married Often accept or tolerate injustice Some consider them to be close-minded

Deaf Tend to NOT mouth while signing ; use “true ASL” Act as Self-Advocate They fight for their rights and fight against discrimination. Can sometimes become frustrated with hearing people for their ignorance Hearing people say things like, “Why don’t you just lipread?” or “You have hearing aids, can’t you hear me?

What is your perspective? Is deafness… audiological or medical condition to be fixed Pathology – studied as a disease/disability A handicapped - focusing on what deaf people CAN’T do

Or do you see “D”eafness as a difference… Deaf can do anything but hear! I . King Jordan “D”eaf is…. culture and community

Review Deaf vs. deaf Which? Believes a deaf person needs to be fixed or cured. Cultural model Uses sign language. Believes deafness is a problem. Focuses on speech Believes deaf people CAN’T Proud to be deaf, no need to be fixed..

Deaf vs. deaf Which? Views deafness as a difference. Denies or hides deafness Believes deaf people CAN Views deafness as a culture Views deafness as a disability Medical model Uses technology like hearing aids and other devices