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Eek. So many people have so much to say on the topic! I hesitate even to post, but, still, here I go.
If an Audism policy is implemented, I think a very clear definition of the term should be included, as well as what is not acceptable amid the policy.
There seems to be much, much more to Audism than I ever suspected; I'm ignorant. I will probably screw up because of it. I have many questions, and I'm here BECAUSE I want to garner a better understanding of the Deaf community and world. However, I'm much more likely not to upset anyone if I have a good idea from the start what won't be tolerated.
I mean, I already know better than to harrass anyone (not that I want to!) and other common sense no-nos, but there are some things I might miss simply because I didn't grow up in the culture. So, for the sake of those who want to AVOID being an Audist jerk, if you implement the policy, please make it clear!
Here's a start. And you did not do this. If you find out someone had an oral upbringing, but is lousy at speech and not great at sign either, it is not appropriate to tell them that as an oral failure their opinion does not count.
This did happen to me.