ERIC Number: ED509251
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 2
Abstractor: ERIC
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Deaf Culture. PEPNet Tipsheet
Siple, Linda; Greer, Leslie; Holcomb, Barbra Ray
PEPNet-Northeast
It often comes as a surprise to people that many deaf people refer to themselves as being members of Deaf culture. The American Deaf culture is a unique linguistic minority that uses American Sign Language (ASL) as its primary mode of communication. This tipsheet provides a description of Deaf culture and suggestions for effective communication.
Descriptors: Language Minorities, Deafness, American Sign Language, Culture, Interpersonal Communication, Guidelines, Values
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED)
Authoring Institution: PEPNet-Northeast
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