This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The Deaf Community exists as a. a distinct disability group within our society. b. a distinct ... (Read 88 times)

serike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Jul 31, 2018
The Deaf Community exists as
 
  a. a distinct disability group within our society.
  b. a distinct cultural group within our society.
  c. a strong community support group for children that have received cochlear implants.
  d. a distinct handicapped group within our society .

Question 2

What does it mean to be bilingual and bicultural as an individual who is deaf and why should supports take this into consideration?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dajones82

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answers should address the fact that many individuals who are deaf are fluent in two languages: ASL and English. Many learn English as a second language learning to communicate first in ASL. There is also a distinct Deaf culture of shared values, norms, and behaviors.


serike

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Jul 31, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

patma1981

  • Member
  • Posts: 292
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

shelducks, genus Tadorna, are a group of large birds in the Tadorninae subfamily of the Anatidae shelducks, genus Tadorna, are a group of large birds in the Tadorninae subfamily of the Anatidae
The Local Group The Local Group
Historian James Merrell notes several errors in Benjamin West’s famous 1771 painting, William Penn’s Historian James Merrell notes several errors in Benjamin West’s famous 1771 painting, William Penn’s
Community colleges have opened higher education to millions of students who would not otherwise have ... Community colleges have opened higher education to millions of students who would not otherwise have ...
Natural community in the antelope Valley Natural community in the antelope Valley
Construct a Lorenz curve that shows income distribution in this society. Construct a Lorenz curve that shows income distribution in this society.
Video: TRH/TSH/Thyroid hormone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library