As I understand it, "deaf" is (still) considered an appropriate and welcomed term. I do think language matters and it shapes cultural attitudes, but I also think we all need to be forgiving of those who are a few terminological beats behind.
As I understand it, "deaf" is (still) considered an appropriate and welcomed term. I do think language matters and it shapes cultural attitudes, but I also think we all need to be forgiving of those who are a few terminological beats behind.
I know a guy who just calls EVERYONE "Jimmy". He's only right occasionally, but never is accused of calling someone anything considered "innapropriate".
As I understand it, "deaf" is (still) considered an appropriate and welcomed term. I do think language matters and it shapes cultural attitudes, but I also think we all need to be forgiving of those who are a few terminological beats behind.
That would be me behind the beat. “Hearing-impaired” is “highly offensive” but “Deaf” is OK, I just learned. According to some : http://www.deaflinx.com/DeafCommunity/identity.html
Pete, It's not easy keeping up!
I know a guy who just calls EVERYONE "Jimmy". He's only right occasionally, but never is accused of calling someone anything considered "innapropriate".