deaf culture

 Deaf culture
 

by: Ibrahimewaters

1. Information Deaf Culture
2. Communication Guidelines with deaf people
3. Bibliography and Related Cinematography
4. Alphabets from other countries
5. Technological Aids
 


Information Deaf Culture

Deaf culture
Are the customs originated in the heart of non-hearing communities that are expressed by sign languages.
The Deaf Person is better known not because of his hearing loss, but, because he has certain beliefs, to act in certain ways, where deaf people belong to a group, with traditions, values ​​and beliefs different from those of the listeners, which It makes up a culture of its own, whose main feature is that they share a communication system, a language: Sign Language.
By using sign language as their main means of communication, a very peculiar culture is also created, which is distinguished in the context of the majority hearing communities where the deaf inhabit.



Different Deaf Cultures
 Just as sign languages ​​vary considerably from country to country, so are the cultures of Deaf communities. However, there are at least two factors that determine interesting similarities between deaf cultures around the world:
a) The use of a sign language as the first language. The visual modality of these languages ​​imposes a similar way of perceiving and representing the world.
b) A discriminatory attitude that exists towards deaf people by the hearing community: deafness is considered a disease, the deaf, a sick person who must be cured.
Such factors impose interesting cultural similarities between deaf people from different parts of the world.


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Communication Guidelines with deaf people

Communicating with a deaf person is not easy or difficult; There is no formula that ensures success since two individuals are involved and the circumstances always vary.
A deaf person develops their communication skills according to: their intelligence, personality, family environment, age at which deafness ensued, linguistic background, hearing debris, listening skills, lip reading skills and educational background.
For this reason deaf people will communicate differently and at different levels of understanding for hearing people. In any case a deaf person will use many resources to transmit an idea to another person and will be more willing to facilitate communication.
It is normal, that hearing people can feel a certain fear of knowing a deaf person, we always feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations. The truth is that deaf people like to always try to communicate with them, not matter the way, or the technique, but to try communication.

Tips for greater communication with deaf people:

    Get the attention of the deaf person before speaking, this because the deaf can not hear the current call; It can be by a soft touch on the back, the lighting and shutting down of a light bulb, a gesture with the hand in short, something that catches your attention.
    Speak slowly and clearly; the exaggerated emphasis of the words distorts the movement of the lips, hindering the lip reading.
    When speaking, look directly at the person. The slightest movement of the head can distract and affect communication, avoid habits such as covering the face with the hands biting the pencil, etc.
    Do not feel embarrassed if you feel the need to use pencil and paper. Getting the message captured is more important than the medium used.
    Try to maintain eye contact with the deaf person. This helps to feel that there is direct communication.
    Use pantomime, body language, and facial expression to communicate.
    Do not cover your lips or face with your hand, or turn your back on the deaf person who is present, when you want to talk with a hearing person; the deaf person is going to feel uncomfortable, as if they were harassing him.
    If you are talking to a deaf person, do not let a listener start another verbal conversation, without at least apologizing to the deaf person for the interruption.
    Do everything possible to include the deaf present in a conversation that you are holding with a listener, this helps the deaf does not feel marginalized.
    Do not treat the deaf as a child or as a fool, if you treat him like this he will notice and be upset. Treat him with dignity and respect, just like anyone else of the same age.

Group situations and meetings:Achieve that the person feels in the most advantageous position for her. This usually means a seat near the speaker, where it is possible to see his face.
    Try to stand in front of a light source, like a window.
    Help the deaf to follow the course of a conference, a movie, etc.
    Use visual aids, which can be of great use to the deaf person, use projectors, whiteboards, diagrams, tables and other visual aids.
    Avoid walking as well as talking while writing on the board, since it is difficult to read the lips of a person who is in motion and impossible to do if the person is on his back.
     Slow down the communication, to help facilitate communication.
    Make sure the deaf person is not excluded when vital information is presented. Write down any changes in meeting times, places, special arrangements or instructions.
    Repeat questions or interventions that occur from the back of the room or classroom. Deaf people have no contact with what is outside their visual field.

Tips for manual spelling

    The elbow should be bent, bringing the hand to the level of the shoulder.
    Holding the hand close to the body, showing the part of the front of the hand to the person who is spelling it
    Keep fingers relaxed, but clear and well defined
    The movements from letter to letter must be clear and consistent
    There must be a pause or space, at the end of the last letter of the word, before beginning the spelling of the next word.
    Do not drop your hand after each letter or word
    Move your hand a little to the right when it should form double letters, such as "rr" or "ll"
    Try to look at the person to whom you are spelling and not your own hand to maintain a peripheral vision frame.
    Say the word you are spelling and not the name of each letter, this helps a better understanding.
    Keep the spelling short and interesting
    Avoid making extra movements.