What does deaf culture mean to you?

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simple question - what does deaf culture mean to you?

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Deaf Culture means that I can communicate socially with Deaf/HOH with ASL without the voice and go to different events like NAD, or Deaf Bowling Tournaments, or Deaf Clubs, or/and Deaf Camps. Also I can visit socially with Deaf individual or Deaf individuals in the home whether it is in my home or someone's home. Also we have interpreters for the church to tell us what the priest say, but that was in the past. On the Island, there is no interpreters in my church because there is no interpreters on the island. I could have gone up to Sudbury, Ontario which is a long way and they do have a interpreters for the Catholic Church. I don't want to make the trip up on the mainland. I visit my few deaf friends on the other reservation on the island about less than fifty miles away. We talk a lot in ASL with no voice and that is Deaf Culture. :bye:
 
I think "Deaf Culture" is a loosely defined term that is misunderstood and/or perceived differently.

I see it as an excuse to separate one's self from another society.
 
Bebonang said:
Deaf Culture means that I can communicate socially with Deaf/HOH with ASL without the voice and go to different events like NAD, or Deaf Bowling Tournaments, or Deaf Clubs, or/and Deaf Camps. Also I can visit socially with Deaf individual or Deaf individuals in the home whether it is in my home or someone's home. Also we have interpreters for the church to tell us what the priest say, but that was in the past. On the Island, there is no interpreters in my church because there is no interpreters on the island. I could have gone up to Sudbury, Ontario which is a long way and they do have a interpreters for the Catholic Church. I don't want to make the trip up on the mainland. I visit my few deaf friends on the other reservation on the island about less than fifty miles away. We talk a lot in ASL with no voice and that is Deaf Culture. :bye:
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My my....... dear, You have to long drive to Sudbury from your hometown.. Isn't fun.. Why can't they try find an interpreter provide in your local church at your hometown. Pretty not easy to get one.. Of course as far I know.. Goes same thing for me.. I have to drive to London,Ontario and Deaf Church only have provided there... but in my hometown doesn't have an interpreter in my local church at ST Thomas, Ontario. We aren't mind at all.. Since We have not attend Church in London since a year from now because my husband's work was scheduled changed big time.. So Doesn't mind and can wait until when his work change it again back normal and no longer sunday working... until will come news on Jan 2008. I cannot wait..
I love Manitoulin Island because there's no mosquites every summer time.. and stayed camping out there about 5 or 6 yrs ago.. I miss that place and want go there again.. (Chuckles)

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I do believe strong Deaf Cultures because use to communication w/my children and family importance recognized and not alike same other their cultures values. Deaf Community will be always educated people understanding about Deaf people as their own cultures. Depends People who willing learn about Deaf Cultures and sign languages. That great benefits for them learning sharing w/Deaf people. Pretty good Challenge.. Some of Agency aren't recognized the Deaf Cultures and always assumptions, criticizing their Deaf's lives and much more... I really hate that.. I wish some of Agency(General all companies)

Doesn't want lose Deaf Cultures Values!
 
GalaxyAngel, We do have lots of mosquitos on Manitoulin Island and maybe part of the area where you were staying are free of mosquitos. I am glad you like Manitoulin Island. Hope you can come back to visit again. Maybe you can tell me where you are staying so that I might drop by and visit you, eh?

Highlands, You are right on the nose and that is exactly what Deaf Culture is about. Rock on for ASL and no voice!! :giggle:
 
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