From deaf to deaf: obtaining communication choice in an era of change
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Date
2005
Authors
Smith, Magteld
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Publisher
Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State
Abstract
This opinion piece is from a "deaf' perspective. The writer's intention is not to list all
the prevailing misconceptions and misunderstandings about deafness, deaf people, and
sign language. Rather, it is to promote a line of thought and action that may lead people
to undertake meaningful and effective programmes for the "deaf'. The arguments
emanate from a combination of frustration and anger over the failure of hearing people
to recognise and make appropriate use of deaf people's strengths, personal
development, politics and, indeed, the exercise of choice.
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Keywords
Deafness, Deaf people, Sign language, Hearing people
Citation
Smith, M. (2005). From deaf to deaf: obtaining communication choice in an era of change. Communitas, 10, 189-193.