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They should be viewed as someone with a disability.

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They should be viewed as someone with a disability.

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The Deaf Community perceives discrimination not as someone with physical limitations but as the perceived difference characteristics of the individual.

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People who are deaf that fall within the definition it entitles them to the protections of the US disability laws, whether if they consider themselves of having a disability.

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The deaf community “adopted” the view as a social construct, having the ability to adapt to strive in everyday life by modifying environmental and social factors.

The Deaf Community also takes the extra step to create a new subculture, meaning if the Deaf Culture tries to convince any of the international community to use devices like hearing aids or cochlear implants while having them participate in a public school setting with hearing children, they could make an argument and risk the deaf culture being eliminated along with being subjected to the same treatment.

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The concept of disability, according to the ADA, which is based on society's view that the individual is impaired, still falls under the medical model's idea that disability is a variation from "normal."

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Although scientifically, there is something wrong, people who have a disability should be viewed not as an individual problem.

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A common misconception about deafness is that it can be "corrected" or "cured." This is not true; although there are devices to help assist with the issue, there is no cure or form of correction.

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People within the Deaf Community applies the knowledge that everyone is equal in their own ways no matter if they are different or not. Having this form of equality proves classification for the deaf.

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Due to their difference, they are usually left with little to no resources, which causes potential tension between physical tension and actual needs.

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How should people with a hearing impairment view themselves?

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How should people with a hearing impairment view themselves?

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Hearing loss is often the result of nerve damage; it can be caused at birth due to a condition. Other ways include certain medicines, injuries, or even diseases. Depending on the loss, hearing aids/cochlear implants can help somewhat, and lip-reading and sign language can help with communication.

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People who do not have a hearing loss or have experience dealing with hearing loss.

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Who is saying they should be viewed as a difference?

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Who is saying they should be viewed as a difference?

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The Deaf Community because the term "disability" often refers to something that someone has less of which can cause some problems in the future.

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People with disabilities should be empowered and determine how they want to be treated within today's society.

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The deaf community position that deafness is not a disability irrelevant in the determination of the legal rights of the deaf.

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Using American sign language as a form of communication.