Deaf culture

Deafness is not a disability but rather a different way of being.

The essential link to Deaf Culture among the American deaf community is American Sign Language. Mastery of ASL is highly valued in Deaf Culture.

Another feature of this Culture is the role of marriage. Many deaf couples wish for a deaf child so that they may pass on their heritage and Culture, it is not just the language but the values, the same values that hearing parents want to instill in their children.

The deaf schools provide a vital link in the transmission of Deaf Culture and Language. Children here are able to communicate and understood readily by each other. Deaf children are able to partake in social clubs, sports etc.

Deaf people is forming a strong community to use sign language, enjoy the same rights, responsibilities, opportunities to contribute to society as equal citizens.