‘Deaf’ a symbol of pride

Members of the Deaf community want to be referred to by the right and acceptable terms.

Bonnie Leonce, the Manager of Signature Interpretations speaking at a workshop recently pointed out that there is still misunderstanding.

However, a participant explained how the incorrect terms make them feel.

For members of the Deaf community, the word deaf is a symbol of pride as explained by another participant.

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