This Blog is about discussing the Deaf identity and with respect to various religious, cultural, social beliefs. The purpose is to learn from one another and not to engage into insulting or flame wars. It is very good to understand the diversity of the Deaf Minds which helps us understand who we are as a whole. One requirement is to keep an open mind and have fun.
I do not believe ASL will fade away; however, there is a trend that shows hearing students taking up ASL 1-4 at many community colleges and universities across America.
A huge growth on Video Relay Service (VRS) usage and Video Phone (VP)
ASL is in fact growing each day and year.
Long Live ASL!
Follow-up on discussion with Mike, Kim and Marie.
My opinion, I believe our hatred is passed down to us from our great great great grandparents through our DNA. There are things we cannot control and most of the time we oppress our evil, hateful thoughts ourselves. I applaud Aidan Mack and people from deafdc.com who are talking about racism and other forms of human oppressions. Is it our human nature to hate like the animals do? Give us your insights and opinions on this topic.
We need to contact the FDA or FTC to include a disaclaimer that AVT and Speech Threapy programs or services are not intented to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any form of hearing loss. This is important for parents because they believe everything the Snake Oil Sales
Laurent Clerc never got a Honorary Degree from Gallaudet University?
That is a shame and he is our founding father with ASL.
Let's check the facts and see if that is true then we will take action.
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