What is Deaf Culture

Angela Stratiy

 

Hello. I’m Angela Stratiy. I’m here to explain about Deaf Culture. Deaf Culture is a group of Deaf people who share its own language, values, history, traditions. Deaf people from all over the world share these same values, traditions and rules.  Social gatherings, drama, entertainment, history, sports, religion are all common shared.

Also includes technology such as flashing lights for telephones, TTYs, blackberry pagers, Video Phones, etc.

Secondly, there are normatives which are rules of behaviour used in Deaf Culture. For example, to get a deaf person’s attention, you gently tap them on the shoulder. There are other examples, too.

Thirdly, we have shared values. We are proud to be Deaf. We value our sign language. Our Deaf children and Deaf schools are also deeply valued.

That’s Deaf Culture.

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You can find more information on this website:

www.deafculturecentre.ca

They have a selection on a variety of topics and post events for both deaf and hearing. You can learn about Deaf history. There’s a museum, events and plays. They also have exhibits. Every six months a new Deaf artist is featured. You can learn a lot about Deaf history, their ASL and sports. The website also includes different curriculum for Deaf Culture.

It’s important that the world can gather at such a Centre that is located in Toronto, Canada.

What is Deaf culture?

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