TY - BOOK AU - Leigh,Irene AU - Andrews,Jean F. AU - Harris,Raychelle L. AU - González Ávila,Topher TI - Deaf culture: exploring deaf communities in the United States SN - 9781635501735 AV - HV2545 .L45 2022 U1 - 362.42 LEI 23 PY - 2022///] CY - San Diego, CA PB - Plural Publishing KW - Deaf KW - United States KW - Deaf culture N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. Deaf Culture: Yesterday and Today Chapter 1. Deaf Community: Past and Present Introduction The Deaf Community and Its Members Deaf Children of Culturally Deaf Parents Deaf Children of Hearing Parents Hearing Members in Deaf Families Hard-of-Hearing Individuals Late-Deafened Individuals Deaf Blind Individuals Multiple Communities Demographics Historical Highlights Contemporary Descriptions Deafhood Deaf Gain Deaf Ethnicity People of the Eye Deaf Epistemologies Conclusions References Chapter 2. Causes of Being Deaf and the Auditory Field Determining One’s Hearing Level Audiologists and Audiograms Hearing Labels What Causes Changes in Hearing Levels? Genetic Causes Acquired Conductive Sensorineural History of Auditory Technology Current Auditory Innovations and Rehabilitation Hearing Level Screening Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants The Cochlear Implant Controversy Inspiration Porn Genetic Engineering Genetic Controversy Conclusions References Part II. Signed Languages and Learning Chapter 3. American Sign Language Background of ASL and Other Sign Languages Indigenous Communities and “Hand-Talk” African American Communities and BASL European Communities Euro-American Communities Home Signs and Gestures Village Sign Languages How Sign Languages Are Spread International Sign (IS) and Signed Languages Used Globally ASL and English: Features, Content, and Structure ASL Content Structure The Manual Alphabet ASL Learners and Strategies Dialects and Other Forms of Signed Communication Attitudes: Linguistic Imperialism Conclusions References Chapter 4. How Deaf Children Think, Learn, and Read Culture, Learning, and Intelligence Culture and Language IQ Tests Thought and Language Cognitive Abilities Cognition Shaped by Culture Incidental Learning Joint Attention Visual Attention and Peripheral Vision Visual Imagery and Spatial Memory Reasoning Metacognitive Abilities Theory of Mind Executive Function Language Pathways Early Gestures, Family Communication, and Play Language Milestones The Brain, Multilingualism, and Sign Languages Theories and Strategies Literacy Learning Importance Developmental Pathways Deficit Models Asset Model Conclusions References Chapter 5. Deaf Education, Deaf Culture, and Multiculturalism Deaf Culture and Multiculturalism Factors Impacting Schooling Age of Onset and Parental Hearing Status Multilingualism, Multiculturalism, and Schooling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Deaf Students Deaf Disabled Students Communication and Language Approaches History of Deaf Education Bilingual and Multilingual Approaches Blended Approaches Monolingual Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Approaches Communication Approaches and DeafDisabled Students School Settings Center Schools Private Oral Schools Day Schools Inclusion Mainstream, Self-Contained Resource Room Coenrollment Charter Schools and Home Schools Technology, DeafSpace, and Classroom Acoustics Educational Programming Early Childhood (EC) Levels (Birth to 5 Years) Curriculum and Outcomes Challenges in School K to 12th-Grade Levels (5 to 22 Years) Curriculum and Outcomes Transition and Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Curriculum and Outcomes Postsecondary Challenges Preparation of Teachers and Educational Interpreters Teacher-Training Educational Interpreter Training Challenges for Teachers and Interpreters Conclusions References Part III. Deaf Lives, Technology, Arts, and Career Opportunities Chapter 6. Deaf Identities Deaf Identities Categories of Deaf Identities Disability Framework Social Identity Theory Racial Identity Development Framework Deaf Identity Development Framework Acculturation Model The Narrative Approach Intersectionality Race/Ethnicity Sexual Orientation Disability Conclusions References Chapter 7. Deaf Communities Within the Deaf Community References Chapter 8. Navigating Lives Introduction Forms of Discrimination Resilience The Role of Relationships in Strengthening Resilience The World of Work Health Issues Mental Health Issues Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Issues Aging Issues Conclusions References Chapter 9. Technology and Accessibility History: Foundations for Access Deaf Community and Access Captions Telephones Alerting Devices or Systems Wake-Up Devices Baby Alerting Devices Residential Security and Alarm Systems Emergency Announcements Assistive Systems and Devices Innovative Technology Conclusions References Chapter 10. Deaf People and the Legal System: Education, Employment,and Criminal Justice Education Laws Laws in Early Childhood Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EDHI) Act Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Part C) Laws With School-Age Deaf Children IDEA (Part B) IDEA (Part A) American With Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Laws in Foster Care Placements IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 Laws in Juvenile Justice Facility Placements IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 Employment Social Security Act Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Higher Education ADA and 504 Protections Justice System Family, Education, and Language Factors Section 504 and ADA Protections The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment Victims of Crimes Prevalence and Types of Crimes Homicide Sexual Offending Crimes The Criminal Justice Process Barriers at the Arrest Booking, Medical/Psychological Intake, and Orientation Barriers at Trial Barriers in Jail or Prison Barriers in Probation and Parole Conclusions References Chapter 11. Arts, Literature, and Media Arts Visual and Tactile Arts De’VIA Performing Arts Deaf Theater Deaf in Television and Movies Deaf in Game and Reality Shows Deaf Music and Dancing Literature Literature in the Deaf Community ASL Literature Deaf Literature: English Online ASL and Deaf Literature Media Deaf Images: Digital Arts and Photography Deaf Motion: Cinema and Film Conclusion References Chapter 12. Advocating and Career Opportunities Introduction Deaf-Hearing Collaboration Career Possibilities ASL Interpreters Teachers Early Childhood Educators Audiologists Speech and Language Therapists Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Job Coaches Mental Health Service Providers Hotline Volunteer Clinical Mental Health Counselor School Counselor Social Work Clinical Psychology Emergency Medical Technicians Other Career Possibilities Conclusions References Chapter 13. Final Thoughts on Deaf Culture and Its Future References Index N2 - "A contemporary and vibrant Deaf culture is found within Deaf communities, including Deaf Persons of Color and those who are DeafDisabled and DeafBlind. Taking a more people-centered view, the second edition of Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States critically examines how Deaf culture fits into education, psychology, cultural studies, technology, and the arts. With the acknowledgment of signed languages all over the world as bona fide languages, the perception of Deaf people has evolved into the recognition and acceptance of a vibrant Deaf culture centered around the use of signed languages and the communities of Deaf peoples. Written by Deaf and hearing authors with extensive teaching experience and immersion in Deaf cultures and signed languages, Deaf Culture fills a niche as an introductory textbook that is more inclusive, accessible, and straightforward for those beginning their studies of the Deaf-World"-- ER -