Cultural Sensitivity within Deaf Communities
Deafness has been discussed in the disability literature, but there is little mention of deafness in a cultural context. The literature categorizes deafness as only a disability, but there are a number of people with hearing difficulties who do not only view their deafness as a disability, but they also see themselves as being part of a distinct culture.
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Parental Decisions for Deaf Children's Education
A physician advises the parents of a deaf infant to pursue a cochlear implant and intensive speech therapy as soon-as-possible. The physician's stated goal is to 'minimize the impact of the hearing deficit' so the child can integrate seamlessly into the hearing world. This approach, which views deafness primarily as a condition to be treated or corrected, is most representative of which of the following models?
Results and Implications of the Medical Model of the Deaf Body