I certainly don't disagree with what you have had to say. I never implied a level playing field, just that one whohas capitalized on all possibilities available has certainly led a fulfilling life.
Perhaps, as a deaf indiviudal, you would not be able to gain employment as a fire fighter. But then I, as a 5' tall, 93 lb woman, cannot either. But then again, I am not interested in such a career, and can adjust my goals to coincide with that. I cannot do everything that every other hearing person on this earth can do. We all have our limitations. The ppoint is whether we allow those limitations to dictate the quality of our lives, or whether we live full and satisfying lives in spite of our limitations.
