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MUST HAVE QUOTES FROM TEXTBOOK: Holcomb, T. (2013). Introduction to American Deaf Culture. Oxford University Press.

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There is as much diversity in the Deaf community as in the hearing community. What are some reasons why sharing a common trait like deafness might not necessarily unite all of the community. Also, interpreters may not be accepted easily in the Deaf community. Why is it important for an interpreter to familiarize themselves with the different cultures they are going to be interpreting for? What is the importance/ significance organizations play in the lives of Deaf individuals and the Deaf community as a whole? What are the ways in which the Deaf community can benefit from having such organizations? Do you think they make the Deaf community stronger? Select one of the four types of organizations and describe how deaf individuals can benefit from joining or participating in that organization. Have you personally benefited from joining a similar organization (i.e. Sports team, club, professional organization etc.)? Is there a potential for these organizations to isolate the deaf community or be harmful in any way?

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Organizations of, by and for the Deaf 1 An Organization is… • “A structure through which individuals cooperate systematically to conduct business” • “A social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its environment” 2 Types of Organizations • Community & Informational Organizations • Educational & Professional Organizations • Self-Empowerment/Cultural Awareness Organizations • Social & Recreational Organizations 3 Community & Informational Organizations • Alexander Graham Bell Association • American Society for Deaf Children • The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 4 Alexander Graham Bell Association: • Helps to educate and inform families, health care providers and education professionals about childhood hearing loss as well as the importance of early diagnosis and intervention • “Through advocacy, education, research and financial aid, AG Bell helps to ensure that every child and adult with hearing loss has the opportunity to listen, talk and thrive in mainstream society” • Has chapters located all over the U.S. and a network of international affiliates • Mission: “Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!” 5 American Society for Deaf Children • Established in 1967 “as a parent-helping parent network” • Mission: Provides support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or heard of hearing • Their goal is to provide children with what they need in order to become self-supporting and fulfilled adults 6 The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults • Authorized as an Act of congress in 1967 • Located in Sands Point, NY • National rehabilitation program for youth and adults who are deaf-blind • Mission: “to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in their community of choice” • Some of the Services Provided:: – Vocational Training to gain experience and marketable skills for employment. – Job placement/work experience – Adaptive Technology Center: allows students to learn how to use the internet, Microsoft, excel and other computer programs – Communications Learning Center: a way for students to improve communication skills 7 Educational & Professional Organizations • World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) • World Federation of The Deaf (WFD) • Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) • Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD) 8 World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) • “WASLI is committed to developing the profession of sign language interpreting worldwide” • Supports Deaf people who want to be trained/work as interpreters for the Deaf communities • In July 23, 2003 WASLI was established. • Purpose:: – advance the sign language interpreting profession worldwide – national associations exist in all countries – supports national association – Shares and distributes information to the community – supports interpreters working at international events like conferences, sporting events – work with Deaf and Deaf-blind Associations on sign language interpreting issues 9 Communication Services for the Deaf • Established November 1, 1995 (Sioux Falls, S. D.) • CSD is a private, nonprofit organization • Provides services/awareness of issues that affect Deaf and Heard of Hearing people to the public • There are currently 42 offices throughout the nation – Nearly 3, 300 employees work in each office • CSD Services include: – call centers, communication products, community services, and interpreting service 10 World Federation of the Deaf • Established in 1951, in Rome, Italy • “WFD is an international non-governmental organization that represents 70 million Deaf people worldwide” • Works with the United Nation and different agencies to contribute the growth of human rights for Deaf people • Responsibilities/Goals include: – ensure that Deaf people have the right to their own sign languages, organizations, cultural, education, information, and other activities. – Improve the status of national sign languages – Better education for the Deaf people – Improve access to information and services – Improve human rights for Deaf people in developing countries – Promote the establishment of Deaf organizations where none currently exist 11 Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc. (GLAD) • Purpose: address and resolve the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals • Ensures that both the Deaf and Heard of Hearing people have equal access to the same opportunities • Provides social, recreational, cultural, educational, and vocation welfare to Deaf and HOH individuals. • Some of GLAD services include: – Human services (independent living skills, peer counseling, & etc) , – Health education services (teen pregnancy prevention, mentor program, & etc), – Employment ( Free interpreters for interviews, job leads and referrals, free employer training, & etc), – Public relations ( Community events, fundraisers, etc) – Lifesigns (medical, law enforcement, and mental health emergencies, & etc), and – Senior housing (find a place for Deaf and HOH to live). 12 Self-Empowerment & Cultural Awareness Organizations • Deaf Women United (DWU) • National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) • National Association for the Deaf (NAD) • Religious Organizations 13 Deaf Women United • Founded in 1985 • Designed to support Deaf women regardless of who they are • “promote the interests of Deaf and hard of Hearing women in North America through education, advocacy, empowerment and a support network” • DWU is the first national conference of, by and for Deaf • Main objective: is to provide tools, information and training in areas of organizational management, personal growth and empowerment 14 National Black Deaf Advocates • Established in 1982 • Black deaf leaders were concerned that African- American deaf and hard of hearing individuals were not being properly represented • Non-profit organizations that serves as a national advocate for thousands of members • Has nearly 30 chapters nation wide • Mission : “to promote leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and to safeguard the general health and welfare of Black deaf and hard of hearing people. 15 National Association for the Deaf • Established in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio • It is the oldest and largest organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and HOH Americans in education, employment, health care, and telecommunications • Programs & Activities include: - advocacy and empowerment - captioned media - certification of American Sign Language professionals - certification of sign language interpreters - insures distribution and accessibility to deafness-related information - provides legal assistance - increases public awareness - facilitates youth leadership development • Mission: “promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America” 16 Religious Organizations • Exist to promote cultural, spiritual and social union among deaf and hard-of hearing individuals whom share a common religion • There are of course numerous religious affiliations and organizations that exist, here are a few: - International Catholic Deaf Association - The Episcopal Conference of the Deaf - Jewish Deaf Congress 17 Social & Recreational Organizations • Performing Arts Organizations • Sports & Fitness Organizations • Online Networking Sites • Deaf Clubs 18 Performing Arts Organizations • National Theater of the deaf • Common ground sign dance theater 19 National Theater of the Deaf – A touring theater company of deaf and hearing actors. – “Poetry for the eye and the ear” – Combines ASL with spoken language, allowing the audience to see and hear everything – NTD is the oldest continuously performing theater company in the country – They entertain and educate – They challenge stereotypes on communication, language, and disability 20 Common Ground Sign Dance Theater – Dance performance which integrates sign language into choreography – Strongly rooted in deaf culture yet can be understood without any knowledge of sign language – Both the deaf and hearing are the actors. – “Poetry of the body” – Runs workshops for schools, colleges, community groups, and youth theatre groups. 21 Sports & Fitness Organizations • USA Deaf Sports Federation - Established in 1945 under the name ‘American Athletic Union of the Deaf’ - Purpose: ”foster and regulate uniform rules of competition and provide social outlets for deaf members and their friends” - Conduct annual athletic competitions - Assist in the participation of US Teams in international competition. • North American Deaf Strongman Games – Official website for all deaf strongman competitions in North America – Cash Prizes! – All deaf and hard of hearing are eligible to compete – Bring your competitive spirit, strength, and humor to have a good time 22 Online Networking Sites • Deafs.com – Largest dating site in the world for deaf ASL and hearing impaired friends and singles – Your can find friendships, love, and even marriage. – Discuss topics such as culture, religion, etc. • TagDeaf – – – – Deaf Social Network The “myspace” for the deaf Make a profile Meet new people 23 Deaf Clubs • Exist in almost every major metropolitan area in the United States, Canada and Europe • Help to unite the local deaf community with the larger national deaf community • Exist for a variety of purposes – Social – Entertainment – A place of learning & teaching one another about Deaf Culture and values – Older members serve as mentors : helping to acclimate younger members to various challenges faced on a daily basis 24 Deaf Clubs Information • More information regarding deaf clubs can be found by visiting the following websites: • Deaf Culture & the Hearing World • A list of Deaf Clubs in the U.S. 25 References (I) A. Community & Informational Organizations 1. Alexander Graham Bell Association 2. American Society for Deaf Children 3. Hearing Loss Association of America 4. The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults B. Educational & Professional Organizations 1. World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) 2. World Federation of The Deaf (WFD) 3. Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) 4. Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD) 26 References (II.) C. Self-Empowerment & Cultural Awareness Organizations 1. Deaf Women United (DWU) 2. National Black Deaf Advocates 3. National Association for the Deaf 4. Religious Organizations - International Catholic Deaf Association - The Episcopal Conference of the Deaf - Jewish Deaf Congress 27 References (III.) • D. Social & Recreational Organizations: 1. Performing Arts Organizations - National Theater of the Deaf - Common ground sign dance theater 2. Sports & Fitness Organizations - USA Deaf Sports Federation - North American Deaf Strongman Games 3. Online Networking Sites - Dating Deaf Singles - Tag Deaf 4. Deaf Clubs - Deaf Culture & the Hearing World - A list of Deaf Clubs in the U.S. 28
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Deaf Culture
Deaf culture involves individuals who are born deaf and they communicate through sign
languages (Helcomb, 2). A culture possessed by deaf people is sometimes criticized because it
does not unite all of the community. And one of the reason is that they are being described that
they have a loss in hearing. It is very difficult for a deaf culture to unite the community. First
deaf people cannot play by themselves. And t...


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