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Beyond Sound: What Language Do Deaf People Think In?
The Question of Inner Voice The question, "What language would a deaf person think in?" comes from deep and natural curiosity. For those of us who experience the world through... -
What Causes Deafness: An Easy-to-Understand Guide
Hearing loss and deafness happen for many different reasons. To understand what causes deafness, we can group the causes into two main types. The first type is called congenital, which... -
A Century of Progress: The Story of the National Association of the Deaf
A Leading Civil Rights Organization The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is America's top civil rights organization for Deaf and hard of hearing people. For over 145 years, its... -
How Many Deaf People Are in the US? The 2025 Guide to Statistics, Culture, and ASL
More Than a Number How many deaf people are in the US? The simple answer is that about 3.6% of Americans, or around 11.5 million people, say they have "serious... -
Beyond Silence: Famous Deaf People Who Shaped Our World
History often shows us a limited view of greatness, leaving out those who experienced the world differently. This article challenges that story. We are here to celebrate the amazing contributions... -
More Than a Hearing Test: The Important Difference Between Medical and Cultural Views of Deafness
Introduction: Two Ways to Define One Word When we hear the word "deafness," most of us think of something simple: not being able to hear. But this one word actually... -
Beyond Silence: A Complete Guide to Deaf Schools, Education, and Deaf Culture
Many people think "deaf school" means a quiet, lonely place. This idea is completely wrong. These schools are not about missing sounds. Instead, they are full of language, culture, and... -
An Introduction to the Deaf / Hard of Hearing Community
A Guide to Culture and Allyship To many people who can hear, being deaf means not being able to hear sounds. However, this view misses the most important part of... -
A Guide to DeafBlind Culture and Support
Introduction DeafBlindness is a special condition where a person has lost some or all of both their vision and hearing. It's important to know that this happens in different ways... -
The Ultimate Guide to Alarm Clocks for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Individuals
Beyond Sound: A New Morning For millions of people, the day starts with a loud audio alarm. But what if sound doesn't work for you? For people who are Deaf... -
Beyond Words: What Language Do Deaf People Think In?
When you think to yourself, you probably hear a voice in your head—your own voice. This inner talking is something most hearing people experience all the time. But what happens... -
The Main Types of Deafness: A Simple Guide to Understanding Hearing Loss
Introduction: Understanding Your Hearing Getting a hearing loss diagnosis for yourself or someone you care about can feel scary and confusing. Suddenly, you're hearing new medical words and worrying about...
