I agree, if everyone could just be more welcoming to others then even the (cringe) little d deaf can develop and understand what it means to be a mature big D person. But as for the term, (d)eaf should strictly mean the audiological aspect of a profound hearing loss, NOT be an oppressive label.
I'm still fine with 'd' ... don't get me wrong but I'm proud of being deaf... it's only word... "Deaf" is like "deaf power" .. I am Deaf! or in humble way.. I am deaf.. who cares? it reminds me of "God" and "god" .. must use 'G' .. never use 'g' ... (snickers) no offense but I think it's ridiculous.. it's all about pride... must use 'D'.. screw that
I did not know why my first comment did not go through. When I said ASC, I mean Alternative Solutions Center. That was where I saw it the first time. They have a blog on the same topic from last year. It is good to revisit the topic. I always enjoy your video clips.
Oops! I saw a link. I realized you were responding to deafprogressiveism. I already read about it at ASC. They wrote about it last year. good response though.
typically, i use deaf when discussing deafness as a condition, Deaf when as a people/culture. that's how i use
DaveASL 2 months ago
I agree, if everyone could just be more welcoming to others then even the (cringe) little d deaf can develop and understand what it means to be a mature big D person. But as for the term, (d)eaf should strictly mean the audiological aspect of a profound hearing loss, NOT be an oppressive label.
mogjohns1 10 months ago
Come on! ur 30 or 40 something yrs old. Need to grow up and get along with the real world.
fordlsu 3 years ago
@fordlsu Agreed!
whitesoxrules 1 year ago
I'm still fine with 'd' ... don't get me wrong but I'm proud of being deaf... it's only word... "Deaf" is like "deaf power" .. I am Deaf! or in humble way.. I am deaf.. who cares? it reminds me of "God" and "god" .. must use 'G' .. never use 'g' ... (snickers) no offense but I think it's ridiculous.. it's all about pride... must use 'D'.. screw that
chadfilms 3 years ago
Well you make a good point but I agree with Barb, I always call myself Deaf, never use small d.
willow072875chic 3 years ago
Good point
You nailed it !
I feel deaf is weak imo. I like call Deaf better
D *two thumbs*
Northisbest 4 years ago
You make a good point, but I have to say I agree with Barb. We should always use big D! Ive always called myself Deaf! And never used small D!
MSSDstudent 4 years ago
I did not know why my first comment did not go through. When I said ASC, I mean Alternative Solutions Center. That was where I saw it the first time. They have a blog on the same topic from last year. It is good to revisit the topic. I always enjoy your video clips.
deafamerican 4 years ago
Oops! I saw a link. I realized you were responding to deafprogressiveism. I already read about it at ASC. They wrote about it last year. good response though.
deafamerican 4 years ago