Interesting Suggested Terminology from our Canadian Neighbors The issue What are the “proper” terms and definition to be used in regard to deafness? CAD-ASC’s position The Deaf, the deafened, and the hard of hearing are all very distinct groups. Using the proper terminology shows respect for their differences. deaf: A medical/audiological term referring to […]
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Statistics on Deafness and Hearing Loss
April 28, 2014
I recently came across statistics related to Deafness and hearing loss. These were compiled by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). I found a few to be surprising. For instance, “9 out of 10 children who are born deaf are born to parents who can hear’. Why did I assume that […]
February 14, 2019
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