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Originally Posted by JesseQuinn
so interesting you have personal experience with a deaf mute person. was wondering how everyone involved was able to communicate what was going on. I've only ever vaguely heard of Keller. must take a lot of time, patience, written notes and of course signing. hype you've learned it  |
Well ... sign language is a lot easier than spoken languages.
In the more educated parts of the western world they have realized that using sign language you can communicate with your baby way way before they are able to use and understand speech. This is put into practice in a couple of countries already.
It's an intriguing thing, deaf culture.
Within the community, it's seen as a different human experience, not as a disability.
Objectively however, you'd rather be blind.
I could go on forever on this topic, but I know this thread is more about making fun of unfortunate people in the 3rd world so yea...