He was very interested in the Hearing Dogs. ... In 1983, a hearing dog center opened in Lewknor. In 1986, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People became a charity. ... The TTY was a very important invention in the deaf community; it allowed them to talk through the phone without the help of someone else. ... The newer technology for products the deaf community use, make it easier for them to communicate and be heard. ...

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Someone else pointed out how deaf people today are much more willing to spread out geographically, doing more traveling outside of their community and out of the country. Another talked about how in San Francisco (where these people lived) the hearing community recognized the sign language really well, and this makes the deaf community seem a little more respected and important. One man talked about how he loves being involved in deaf clubs and activities, but he's afraid of hearing people because he feels like they whisper secrets. ... This is do to the general sense of ignorance from wi...

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The deaf also has their own culture and community. ... Along with the videos See What I Mean: Differences between Deaf & Hearing Cultures and Deaf Perspective Heritage I have acquired a clear understanding of why the deaf have a unique culture and community. ... One poem that was written by Carlin, expressed him as isolated and limited in a hearing world (p. 159). Some ideas and I have found to be interesting and seen in many cultures and communities were also seen in the deaf community. ... Deaf people do participate in activities with the hearing they make impact and even change a way ...

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The human body has been well equipped with five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste, most of which are vital to one's survival. ... However, throughout the years the deaf community has created its own language, enabling them to communicate within their own culture and with a select group of hearing outsiders. Although American Sign Language (ASL) has proved itself as the most useful, "Speech has taken on significance within the deaf community because of its importance within the hearing world. ...

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The closed-captioned technology has to be a lifesaver for the deaf community "I can't imagine growing up without the entertainment of television as a little child. ... This activity allowed me to share the experience that many deaf people see everyday when being around all hearing people....

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Children and Bilingualism According to the 1990 United States Census, one in seven or 31.8 million people speak a language other than English in their home. In the past, second generation children were encouraged to adopt the customs, culture, and language of what was identified as the majority cu...

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