Discussion and Video Deaf Culture (2/18) Page 7

6/24/2015

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Video: A Day in the Life of Deaf Culture-Part 1
Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Length: 14:48 minutes

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Describe the culture of the Deaf community.

How are Deaf people different than you?
How are they the same?

72 Comments

Un-Hwa Martinez

7/9/2018 10:12:40 am

The Deaf community is very much like ours. They do everything that a normal hearing person can do. Play sports, make friends, learning, etc.

chia

7/11/2018 08:33:24 pm

The culture of the deaf community is a group of people who understand and use the same language to communicate and willing to support each others. The difference between deaf people and able to hear people is the way to received/read the world, other than that, we are all the same, we learn, we play, we enjoy life and we all have dreams.

Amanda Irwin

7/16/2018 08:35:12 pm

Describe the culture of the Deaf community.
How are Deaf people different than you?
How are they the same?

They have their own language and community. They do all the same things as hearing people do they are just limited on some things. Like when they are driving they look for signs instead of listen for them. etc.

Mariella

7/31/2018 09:58:15 pm

After the video I realized how similar life we have . Looks like to be in another Country with a different language but they do the same things as we do. I don't see any difference because is the same way to learn another language when you travel to another country and you want to communicate with them.

Jessica

8/1/2018 09:09:35 pm

1. Describe the culture of the deaf community.
It is very similar in more ways than none. Aside from not using verbal language, the deaf community has a unique language of their own and other ways of communicating with others.
The deaf community is not much different than people who are hearing, they just have a different way of communicating, focusing more on visual cues, reading lips,as well as having access to other technology that allows them to do many other day-to-day activities and such in life.

Carrie

8/2/2018 11:28:14 am

I don't see any difference in the deaf community. They deaf community can do anything that the other communities can do. There are many communities that have different ways to communicate.

Jessica M.

8/7/2018 07:02:39 am

Deaf people just use a different language to communicate than we do. There are some cultural differences such as the emphasis on eye contact, but really, deaf people are no different than hearing people. They have friends, family, hobbies, go to school, work, and the like. Some things are harder for them, such as ordering food at a fast food or dine in restaurant, but they have ways to help. Things such as reading lips, writing notes, and text messaging.

Jaclyn rohner

8/11/2018 04:07:18 pm

Being deaf changes a life stlye, but in more ways it's just a different way of communication. Life it self can be very similar to those who are not deaf. They still get to enjoy friends family and hobbies just with the obstacle of communication.

Marianne Ebbay

8/15/2018 03:26:12 pm

Deaf people require more face to face interaction, by using eye contact which makes it harder for them to engage in daily interaction, such as ordering food, and talking to those who are hearing people.
Other than communication we do the same exact thing in our daily lives. We go to school, work, brush our teeth, listen to music, dress ourselves etc…

Trent Haaker

8/15/2018 07:32:18 pm

Through watching this video it occurred to me that as one would expect, those in the deaf community go through almost identical routines to those who can hear. They go to work, school, enjoy different academic subjects, sports, etc.

When it comes to the core differences, it seems to be the way they communicate as well as prefer to communicate. It seemed most people interviewed preferred direct interaction such as maintaining eye-contact as they can pick up facial expressions and better grasp the concept of conversation. They also seem to share a bond with others in the deaf community, with many of those in the video attending schools with other deaf children. I'd also note writing is key to communicate with those who do not have ASL skills.

D. Rishell Graves

8/29/2018 10:19:19 am

The deaf culture relies on visual communication much more than hearing people do. this makes them different, but in a positive way. I think their communication skills are better, because of the eye contact and facial expressions they need to use. Other than communication, they are not different.

Nicole

9/2/2018 09:30:37 am

They are different because they have better knowledge of peoples differences and needs I believe. I believe they are the same because they go to school work do homework everything we do they just get the benefit of knowing they are unique and can make a difference .

deana

9/2/2018 11:53:46 am

the deaf community rely on visual clues, much more than the hearing. eye contact is very important when communicating with the deaf.

mariella

9/6/2018 08:48:19 pm

The deaf community is very like ours. They have learned ways to cope that hearing people don't have to think about.

Haley Hubert

9/9/2018 12:42:15 pm

I think the culture of the Deaf community is beautiful. They take the time to communicate with everyone in ways that some of us hearing people take for granted. They Maintain eye contact, they're truly engaged in whatever conversation they are having, and they are so close with everyone in their community.
I don't think Deaf people are to different from us, other than the fact that they can't hear and the resources they use to communicate with. They can drive, they go to school, they live their lives by doing the things that they love and spending time with those important to them.

Nicole

9/20/2018 01:38:32 pm

The deaf community is very similar to the hearing community they drive, go to school and listen to music, they have found different ways to communicate.

Laura Larsen

9/20/2018 06:33:55 pm

From what I could tell the death community is like any other community very diverse. When I learned that I had moderate to severe hearing loss I became interested in learning ASL so I could start communicating with the children that I work with an have another way to communicate. The culture seems very close knit and open. Of course this is only my view from one video clip and just like other communities their is more depth than what we see.
They really are not that different from us in my opinion. I use speech to communicate, while some of them use text, writing and their hands to communicate. I guess for me the only difference is that talking is not really a necessary for them as it would be for the hearing community.

nermina kazic

9/24/2018 01:25:01 pm

The deaf community is very like ours. They have learned ways to cope that hearing people don't have to think about.

Rachelle

10/2/2018 08:18:05 pm

The deaf culture is much like the hearing culture. Everyone has dreams and goals for the future. Both deaf and hearing cultures have similar interests. The main difference between the two cultures is deaf students rely on interpreters or visual clues to understand the topics being discussed. They have learned to pick up cues in a variety of ways whereas hearing people rely more on sounds.

Bailie

10/9/2018 09:47:14 pm

The deaf community really sticks together. Everyone in the video all said that they wish more hearing people would be willing to learn ASL and be more accepting of those who are hard of hearing or deaf.
I wold say this community is different than me and mine because of their positive life. They are open to all and do not care of those who don't understand their language.

We are similar in the sense that they want to be everyone friend and willing to try new things. Even if that means having to write or text their conversations out to someone who is hearing because they don't understand ASL.

Kimberly Morton

10/10/2018 01:34:58 pm

Describe the culture of the Deaf community. How are they the same?
From what I learned from this video, the deaf community culture is very close and this culture is very similar to the hearing community as far as activities and life styles.
How are Deaf people different than you?
Deaf people communicate primarily through a different language like ASL and I primarily use my speech to communicate.

Joy Cutler

10/15/2018 02:03:48 pm

Describe the culture of the Deaf community.
How are Deaf people different than you?
Deaf people are unable to hear like myself and therefore rely on visual cues more heavily than myself.

How are they the same?
Deaf people are the same as hearing people, the only difference is how one hears or doesn't hear sounds.

Kelly Cochran link

10/18/2018 01:25:32 pm

The deaf community is like the special needs community. They find comfort in people with similar challenges.
Deaf people are unable to hear and use the ASL language.

Nicole Ressler-Mungia

10/21/2018 04:15:31 pm

Deaf people are different in the sense of how the communicate but they’re similar in having and being able to do every day things as hearing people. Like go to school and get a job.

Kaitlyn C

10/27/2018 03:08:01 pm

The culture of the deaf community is just about the same; they just require more visuals and direct eye contact. They’re the same in every way, except how they communicate. They communicate with ASL and with texts and notes, occasionally lip reading.

Stella Kwak

10/29/2018 10:31:21 am

1. The people who cannot hear us, they typically depend on their interpreters. They also try to get help from other people as much as they can. They often times feel left out because they are unsure what to do when people are talking around them. They also have to communicate people differently when they meet a person for the first time; they sign to the other person that they cannot hear; so, the other person has to write down what they are saying or type it on their communication device.

2. They are same as people who can hear because they have hopes, goals, and dreams like many other people do. Their lives are very similar.

Sydney

11/3/2018 01:41:31 pm

The deaf community and its culture are almost identical to the hearing community and its culture, the main difference being based in the manner of communication.

Mikayla

11/8/2018 06:31:45 pm

The deaf community differs because they have their own form of communication. They are similar because the deaf community complete normal day to day tasks that any hearing person would.

Zoe

11/11/2018 04:14:05 pm

The culture of the Deaf community is one of support and openness. Those who are Deaf are extremely supportive of one another and are very patient and welcoming to those who are interested in communicating with them but may not be Deaf. One thing I gathered from all of the people interviewed in the video, was that despite having a different way of communicating, wherein they were typically the minority, they each said that they would like more non-Deaf people to do more to include themselves in the Deaf community whether that be learning ASL or simply including Deaf peers. Deaf people are only different from me in that they have a different way of communicating and slightly different social cues and standards that they follow, such as tapping the shoulder of an individual to get their attention. Despite these differences, Deaf people are more similar to myself and others who are not hard of hearing or Deaf than they are different. We all live by nearly identical routines (such as waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready for school/work), seek the company of friends and family, hold aspirations as to our education and careers, and even entertain ourselves through the same outlets and hobbies.

Courtney

11/11/2018 05:21:18 pm

Deaf and hearing people are basically the same, just with a different culture and language. There are some thing that may be a little more challenging for deaf people but they can still do anything they put their mind to.

Justin

11/16/2018 12:42:29 am

The deaf community have their own language. The deaf people are using sign language. They are using ASL and their goals are same like us.

Irina

11/17/2018 04:45:43 pm

Deaf people are really similar to hearing people. they both have the same tasks, duties, interests, and day to day actives. what is different about us is that we both have different way of communicating.Deaf people use Signs and hearing people use words.

Christaline Ulrich link

11/19/2018 02:34:58 pm

The only real differences that I saw are in language and forms of communication. For example, eye contact is so important when communicating with deaf people. Staring is actually acceptable because it is necessary. It is also alright to tap someone to get their attention.

Keri

11/21/2018 02:33:13 pm

The deaf culture is very similar to that of the hearing culture, just with a few modifications. They have their own language, but still want respect and friendship with those who are hearing.
Other than not being able to order food in a Drive-Thru, deaf people are not much different then me. We all wake up, brush our teeth, get ready for work or school, and enjoy participating in a variety of activities with our family and friends.

Rizz

11/23/2018 11:35:53 am

The deaf community have the same life as we do. The only difference is that they use sign language and other forms of communication in order to communicate and reach people

Melissa

11/24/2018 11:35:14 am

The deaf community is very like the hearing community. They have the same joys in being with friends and family, both hearing and deaf. They have the same desire for growth and accomplishment and for being included and respected.

The difference in the deaf community is the way they communicate with each other and with the hearing. They use ASL, texting, video chat, lip reading and writing by hand and with a computer. The main issues for them are things like drive-through windows and meeting new people and most ask for hearing people to make an effort to get to know them.

Julia

11/24/2018 06:34:01 pm

I think there are more similarities between deaf and hearing cultures than there are differences. Deaf people go to school, like and dislike different subjects like math, writing, and reading, and work towards going to college, similar to hearing people. The kids have both deaf and hearing friends that they hang out with and activities that they enjoy doing like sports, reading, and writing. They have some differences with communication, besides language, in that they have to look rather than hear. "Door bells" can be flashing lights, drive through windows aren't useful, and texting and video phones are used for calling each other. A common desire expressed by the kids in the video is that it would be nice if their hearing friends could learn ASL. They like to communicate easier with others, just like hearing kids.

Abby Maxwell

11/27/2018 08:32:38 pm

The deaf community is different because of things like mainstream school and drive thru and going to the movies are quite a different experience for deaf people. I would imagine it takes a lot of patience and courage to be in mainstream school as a deaf child, But the deaf community is similiar because we all are different but we are all the same too. We want a job we enjoy, friends to hang out with, family/friends to communicate with.

Sara

11/28/2018 07:26:24 pm

The deaf community is a culture made up of people with a shared language, culture, and similar experiences.
They are different in that ASL is their 1st language and mine is English. We use technology in slightly different ways and have different needs/challenges when it comes to daily communication
We are they same because we are all people. People are people.

Noel

12/2/2018 06:45:23 pm

The culture of the deaf community is very similar to any other type of community. They are brought together by something they have in common and it helps them feel just like any other human being out there. Although they sometimes have to find other ways to communicate if they are around people who do not know how to sign, they still can do most anything else that hearing people can do.

Rebekah Parsons

12/4/2018 01:40:25 pm

Deaf communities are very similar to hearing communities. They like to spend time with their friends, go to school and out to eat or play sports. The biggest differences is that they rely on visual cues or communicating with their hands, texting or writing. They are social people and want to be accepted in the world like everyone else.

Lisa O'Connor

12/6/2018 01:54:33 pm

Deaf communities are like most communities. People interact, make friends, have relationships, work and play just like hearing people. Where one community is based on spoken words, the other is based on sighed words. People hearing or deaf are the same. Everyone has the same desires and ambitions, cares, worries and joys. We are all the same.

Jennah Hopper

12/6/2018 02:14:30 pm

I think that there are more similarities than we are aware of. The only difference is the form of communication. there are always different cultures and the deaf community is another with it own customs and cultural norms. everybody is different in their own unique way and the same goes for each individual in the deaf community. each person said that interacting with hearing people is a daily struggle but they do enjoy the questions and the attempts. I personally think that hearing people can get a similar anxiety or difficulty communicating with other hearing people. everyone just needs to be mindful and respectful of all differences and cultures all around the world.

Kelly Daiger

12/6/2018 02:20:38 pm

Deaf community is pretty much the same with using cell phones, they want to part group just like all of us. Having a deaf friend would be fun.

Launi Paris

12/9/2018 12:14:00 pm

The deaf community can communicate with each other easily but other than that they are just the same as you and me. They go to school, sports and various other activities the same as everyone. They just have a few different ways to communicate to help them like lights blinking etc.

Jolyn Wright

12/11/2018 09:31:17 pm

The deaf culture is a community that is familiar with the adaptations needed to communicate and the difficulties that can come up. Deaf people are different from me in that they face difficulties on a daily basis in communicating with other people. They need to make adaptations to do the things that I can do easily. Deaf people are the same as me because they work, go to school, shop and have normal lives like I do.

Kenzie

12/12/2018 10:22:07 am

There is not a huge difference between the deaf community and the hearing community. We both have a way to communicate with one another, to get our hopes/likes/dislikes/points across.

Malia Malnati

12/12/2018 12:34:36 pm

The deaf community is a culture made up of people with a shared language, culture, and similar experiences just like any community. Deaf people are different than me because of the form of communication they use. We are the same because we go to school, go to work, have friends, and live normal lives just as I do.

Melissa Stevenson

12/12/2018 04:37:30 pm

The Deaf community is a tight knit community that shares a language. While they communicate in a different way than the hearing community, the Deaf community still is quite similar in many ways. I think one of the biggest differences, however, is that the members of the Deaf community have a lot more patience coming from the constant battle of communication barriers with hearing people.

gabrielle

12/12/2018 04:42:36 pm

The deaf community and its culture are pretty much the same to the hearing community and its culture, the main difference being based in the manner of communication

Alexis T

12/13/2018 05:56:21 pm

Since deafness is a spectrum, the obvious "I can hear and they can't," doesn't fit here as not all d/Deaf people are completely deaf. So I think we're the same. We both have cultures and communities we're proud of. We both have our own languages and jokes and idioms within. I don't see many differences.

Morgan

12/16/2018 06:07:31 pm

There is many different similarities. They get ready and are like normal people. The only real difference is the way that they communicate what they are saying. They live the same way that everyone else lives.

Jerin

12/17/2018 04:39:28 pm

The Dear community, as described by me, seems to be a close and intimate group of people that share a love for their language. Their differences are the different hurdles one might face as a deaf person. We are the same because we are human.

Annie

12/18/2018 05:37:47 pm

The deaf community, like any community or cultural group, has its own norms, values and expectations of members. For the most part these are similar to those in the hearing community...a high value is placed on social interaction, on learning and on personal growth, as was evidenced in the video where I think without exception individuals mentioned the importance of being unafraid and trying new things. There are of course differences between the deaf and hearing communities, particularly in the specifics of how we navigate daily tasks. Individuals who are deaf require face to face communication and may rely on technology to help with communication more than a hearing individual.

Nicki Trimble

12/19/2018 10:47:39 pm

The culture of the Deaf community is the same as a typically developing community. They socialize, play, learn, teach and are motivated to meet new people.
They are different because they have a different form of communication.
How are they the same? They have goals and a need for personal connections.

Mary Anne La Vanway

12/23/2018 10:07:09 pm

The deaf community is different than ours but also very similar. They rely on visualization and seeing more than we do on a regular basis. In order to communicate they need their eyes and/or the ability to write things down. We use a lot of the same means of communication in today’s world, the deaf community just can’t use voice calls as a way of communicating, so that would be more challenging and also not being able to hear someone at the door would be a challenged too.

Megan

12/26/2018 03:43:55 pm

Deaf community is similar to hearing community. We just have different languages. The biggest difference is the barrier because not everyone speaks the same language, so it makes it difficult, for example, to order through a drive thru.

Heather Novak

12/28/2018 04:58:52 pm

The culture of the Deaf community is like any other community they just communicate by using signs and technology. Deaf people are no different then you or I they just communicate differently but they still have the same needs & wants as anyone else.

Jolene

12/29/2018 08:58:42 am

The deaf community is very much like everyone else, they go to school, go to work, have fun with friends, meet new people, they just communicate differently. The difference is in the mode of communication by deaf/hard of hearing people, using ASL, writing responses, using a videophone, using text messages, using a TTY relay phone, etc.

Paula

12/29/2018 10:04:23 am

Describe the culture of the Deaf community.
How are Deaf people different than you?
How are they the same?

The deaf community is very much the same as a hearing community. They have the same language and are very supportive of each other. They have a few obstacles since they are visual communicators, but technology has helped them. They are the same in most ways.They go to school, work, brush their teeth etc. They want to succeed in life and make a difference.

Althea Surowiec

12/30/2018 05:50:13 am

The deaf community is very tight-knit and close with each other. Just like any other culture, deaf people bond over language - when two people have the same vehicle of communication, it's an easy and obvious connection to make. Since deaf people are in the minority outside of their communities, they have to adapt to hearing communities and work around communication barriers, since most hearing people don't know ASL. Most deaf and hard of hearing people welcome and appreciate any attempt to communicate in their language.

Megan Benedict

12/30/2018 07:57:38 pm

The difference is communication everything else is the same! They do have their own culture but everybody in different areas do.

Megan

12/31/2018 07:00:07 am

The deaf culture is made up of people who share the same language and experiences. Deaf people are different from me because of they way that they communicate with each other, but we are the same in the sense that we still go to work, school, and live active lives.

Aileen

12/31/2018 10:17:32 pm

Deaf people are just like hearing people - they have jobs, friends, family, etc. They just have a different language and have other requirements. They must be looking at a person to communicate with them - unless it's through texting or writing things down.
Some things that would be considered rude to hearing people are fine in deaf communication. For example, tapping someone on the shoulder to talk to them is fine.

Casey Moran

1/2/2019 04:40:56 pm

Deaf culture is a tight knit community of people who share the same language and experiences and support one another. The deaf community may have a different way of communicating and use different tools to alert them to things like a doorbell or a phone, but otherwise there is not much different from the hearing community. We both have jobs, families, friends, go to events and possess the same wants and needs as anyone else.

Te'Niesha Dorris

1/5/2019 09:11:03 pm

Deaf or hard of hearing are just alike all hearing people, they can do the same things we do they just use sign language. they go to school they go to work. they may use a hearing aids, they sign to people, and they may use a vpa to communicate with others.

Michelle D Malbrough

1/6/2019 12:51:12 pm

There are so many ways that people in the deaf community are the same as the hearing community. From having jobs, going to school, and driving to hanging out with friends and raising a family.
The one big difference is the way they communicate. This area covers going to the movies and having captions, making phone calls using video phones, and having an interpreter. There are wonderful technological ways they communicate including vibrating alarm clocks.

Krista Warders

1/12/2019 09:36:32 am

Describe the culture of the Deaf community.
How are Deaf people different than you?
How are they the same

The culture of the deaf community is similar to the hearing community but, in different ways. The deaf community relies heavily on eye contact, facial expressions, and visuals. Whereas, the hearing community, often relies on sounds.
Deaf people are different from me, in the way they communicate, mostly. They really aren't that different from the hearing. They can do many of the same things that hearing people can. Such as, go to school, get a job, watch television, hang out with friends.

jaci

1/12/2019 05:16:39 pm

Describe the culture of the Deaf community. The one main difference is getting used to being the "odd one out", since majority can hear and speak a language that is not ASL. ASL is a big part of the Deaf community and is something that ties the Deaf together as a culture.

How are Deaf people different than you?
They rely on reading lips or writing, if communicating with others who can hear.

How are they the same? Texting is the most common way of communicating in both cultures.

Nikole Lembke

2/1/2019 08:31:40 pm

The deaf community has their own cultural norms as with any community. They communicate in ways that are specific to their culture and differs greatly from that of others. The deaf community does not view themselves as having a disability or being any different than the hearing community. We are not different in our goals and desires as people we just communicate them in different ways. Exaggerated facial expressions and eye contact (staring) are very common in communication with a deaf person where in the hearing community those can be seen as strange attributes. With the advent of technology communication has become much easier for hearing and deaf people. Sign language is still a vital component to deaf communications but texting has created much more communication channels with those who do not know ASL.

Amand

2/18/2019 12:55:18 pm

A major difference between ASL and hearing is that they don’t always catch sounds and the obvious reason they are unable to speak they use the ASL as their form of communication. The similarities are that they can text and use social media, drive, work just like anyone else.

Zoe V

12/19/2019 10:11:51 am

Describe the culture of the Deaf community.
How are Deaf people different than you?
How are they the same?

The culture of the Deaf community is very much like ours, except they can't hear, they have their own language which is a culture in its own right. Some kids/people stay in environments (schools/campuses) that cater to the fact that they are Deaf. But just as us, these people get up in the morning, brush their teeth, go to school, play sports, and hang with their friends. But as for differences, small things like not being able to go through the drive through, or hearing the doorbell. But often this is compensated by writing, texting, reading lips, etc.

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