The Deaf Community

This page lists current writings or activities promoting awareness in

The Deaf Community and opportunities to learn, grow and connect.

 

These are based upon our member submissions and other call to actions being shared across the country.

 

 

 

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Event - U.S.



The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing is the largest walk for hearing in the country. To find out if there is a walk in your community, visit:  http://www.hearingloss.org/content/walk4hearing 

 

 

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Expo - U.S.

DeafNation Expo provides exhibitions and entertainment around the United States at no charge to the public. Their philosophy is that free admission brings a diversity of attendees who can share culture, needs, language, and information. For a city schedule and more information, visit:  http://deafnation.com/dnexpo/ 

 

 

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Recognizing Cued Speech

An informative blog that discusses what is cued speech and the communication opportunity it lends itself to the deaf community.  The author hits the nail on the head by stating that it is time to "recognize the importance of collaboration rather than criticism."

 

For more on Cued Speech as a visual communication system that is based on the linguistic principles of spoken language, visit here: 

 http://aaroncues.blogspot.com/2013/10/facundo-elements-fondness-for-friction.html

 

 

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