The first statement is definately true. The second one - probably for the majority of people.
Then again,
how realistic is it for 99% of the population to adjust to some level to the 1%, versus making it possible for the 1% to adjust to some level to the 99%...
In the case of deafness, solutions have been found for deaf people who want it to be able to communicate better with hearing people.
To me, that does not sound like "overlooking others needs"..... it just happens NOT to be your need !!!
