The Importance Of Communication In The Deaf Community

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The communication styles I have encounter in the Deaf/ Deafblind community so far are ASL, Tactile ASL, and some Oral communication. ASL was nothing new to me I have used it in many times before both in class, as well as in the Deaf community over the past five years. Tactile and Oral methods are new to me and I had not met anyone till this experience with the DSZ who used these forms to communicate. Yes I had the knowledge of these styles I just never had first hand experience seeing or using these methods. When I finally used Tactile it was interesting but I do have to say it’s not my favorite, this being because it requires a lot of touching, which I am not fully comfortable with. Overall to broaden my experience I am trying to keep an open-mind to all the possible things I can encounter and try. I feel as though I was placed with an awesome Deaf Guide to help broaden my experience. I have been apart of the Deaf community at home, and since I have a Deafblind individual as a Guide it opened many new …show more content…

Over that time and the time spent here with the DSZ I have to say I have learned so many things about the Deaf community. How most individual that joins the communities are here for friends and family, to have and build connections with other individuals, to share their interests and experiences, as well as to just have a good time. Most individuals I have meet in the community have great pride in being Deaf, and don't see themselves as disabled. I have also found that the Deaf/Deafblind community is very diverse, including not only those individuals who are Deaf/Deafblind but also there hearing family members and friends, Interpreters, and others such as Deaf Studies or ASL students. At this point I would have to say nothing really surprised me yet, this may be do to the fact that I am open to all things and know that the community is always

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