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Deaf Culture
Deaf culture encompasses all aspects of life for the deaf community. From raising issues like audism to embracing the arts, learn how you can take part.
Alexander Graham Bell and His Controversial Views on Deafness
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
How Poetry Is a Unique Way Deaf People Can Express Their Feelings
By Jamie Berke
Finding Jobs but Facing Discrimination While Deaf
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Self-Identification in the Deaf Community
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Segregation in Deaf Schools
By Jamie Berke
Samuel Heinicke, Father of Oral Deaf Education
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Employment Discrimination Against Deaf Job Applicants
Fact checked by James Lacy
International Traveling and Cruises for the Deaf Community
By Jamie Berke
Interview With Deaf Actress Marlee Matlin
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Did You Know That These Musicians Have Hearing Loss?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Who Invented the Telephone Typewriter?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Ways Deaf and Hearing Culture Are Different
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
An Interview With the First Deaf T.V. Star, Deanne Bray-Kotsur
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
History of Theatre in the Deaf Community
By Jamie Berke
Relationships When One is Deaf And The Other Is Not
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Are Deaf People Disabled?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
List of Famous and Historic Deaf (and Hearing) People
Fact checked by James Lacy
How to Put Your ASL Skills to Work in a Sign Language Career
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
The Milan Conference of 1880: When Sign Language Was Almost Destroyed
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Discover the Inspiring Story Behind Helen Keller
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
How an Audist Attitude Negatively Affects Deaf People
Fact checked by James Lacy
How Deaf People's Resources and Rights Progressed Over Time
Fact checked by James Lacy
Is Deafness a Disability or a Cultural Minority?
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Inside the History of the Cochlear Implant
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Learn How Lipreading (Speechreading) Is a Valuable Communication Tool
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
The Positive Side and Benefits of Being Deaf
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Learn Stories, Traits, Attitudes, and Other Aspects of Deaf Culture
By Jamie Berke
What Can Deaf People Do If They Are Discriminated at Work?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Sports Activities and Competitions for Deaf People
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
How to Meet People in the Deaf Community
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD