An Introduction to the Deaf Community
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Provides a basic overview of the culture of Deaf people and American Sign Language in the United States. Debunks stereotypes and provides information about national and international organizations of and for Deaf people. Lists tips and pointers for communicating with a Deaf person.
Media Details
Runtime: 23 minutes 2 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life
- Subtopic: Deaf - General, Deaf Culture
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1993
- Producer/Distributor: Harris Communications
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I watched this video as a student in a college course on the introduction to the Deaf community, found the video very interesting and informative.
This is a very good video to watch as something like a crash course for Deaf Culture for anyone who is just learning like me. It's very basic so that you can have a taste but still informational enough to get the gist.
Very informative. Good emphasis on what Deaf culture means and Social Model perspective.
Interesting and enlightening information on the Deaf Community.
Great tie-in to MasterASL! Unit 1 as an overview
excellent video
very informative good watch