It varies on the individual.
I'm hard-of-hearing. I've been accepted in some deaf groups and not accepted in some deaf groups.
There would be times when I would attend a deaf assembly with other deaf clubs and organizations. If I stand up and say something, many of them would ignore me and tell me that I have no right to bring it up because I'm "not deaf enough".
So, I would secretly share my ideas with those I trust and those who listen to me... then let them bring it up in the meeting. 
