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Topic'The term 'hearing impaired' is considered offensive in the Deaf...communities'
Moonjay
02/12/18 1:47:13 PM
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There are some deaf communities that are adamant that being deaf is not a disability or lack in any way, and instead just makes them part of a special, exclusive "culture". These are the people who are extremely offended when anyone gets surgery to restore hearing, because it's a betrayal of their culture.
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