Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States

This text on deaf culture in the US describes the history of the deaf community, its size and members, and ways to explain the deaf experience; the causes of deafness; auditory technology; American Sign Language; deaf education; how deaf children think, learn, and read; theories of and ways identity develops in deaf people and how they see themselves, as well as intersections with other identities like race, sexual orientation, and disability; navigating issues in deaf and hearing worlds, such as discrimination, health and mental health issues, criminal justice, aging, work, and domestic violence; technology and accessibility; arts, literature, and media in deaf culture; and advocacy and career opportunities. Online access to a companion website is provided. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)