Question on Deaf and Blind

1-In one paragraph, briefly describe what is meant by the term “deaf culture.”

 

2-Choose one of the recommendations noted in the “Being a sighted guide” or “Disability Etiquette” and describe why this is important with regard to respect, dignity, courtesy, independence, and/or beneficence. 

Describe a few different types of assistive devices that may benefit individuals with low vision or blindness.

 WATCH: Hearing Loss

 

 WATCH: Deaf culture in Rochester

 

 Watch Video: A Day in the Life of Deaf Culture

 

 Read this webpage on “Being a sighted guide” from the AFB

 

 Read Webpage on Disability Etiquette: Sensitivity to Blindness and Visual Impairments